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2026 Track Attack 5k 2026
- Date
- Friday, October 9, 2026
- Start time
- 8:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Denver, North Carolina
- Entry fee
- From $25 · goes up to $35 on Oct 3, 2026
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th or 5th Grade Timed 5k | 5K | Oct 9, 20268:30 AM | $25$35 after Oct 3, 2026 | – |
| 6th thru 8th Grade Timed 5k | 5K | Oct 9, 20268:30 AM | $25$35 after Oct 3, 2026 | – |
| 9th thru 12th Grade Timed 5k | 5K | Oct 9, 20268:30 AM | $25$35 after Oct 3, 2026 | – |
| Adult 5k Timed | 5K | Oct 9, 20268:30 AM | $25$35 after Oct 3, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The 5K fee goes up to $35 on Oct 3, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $25 until Oct 2, then $35 until Oct 6.
Online registration closes Oct 6, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $25, entry is about 17 percent below a typical 5K in North Carolina, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in North Carolina runs 35:28, about 11:25 a mile, based on 761 races with published results. Women typically finish in 38:55 and men in 31:23.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:24 AM, and the 4th or 5th Grade Timed 5k starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 880 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
7819 Galway Ln, Denver, NC 28037
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (5 years)6th thru 8th Grade Timed 5k
137
finishers
33:39
median (10:51 /mi)
20:13
winning time
42% / 58%
women / men
4th or 5th Grade Timed 5k
30
finishers
31:52
median (10:17 /mi)
21:50
winning time
43% / 57%
women / men
Adult 5k Timed
27
finishers
31:53
median (10:17 /mi)
23:44
winning time
56% / 44%
women / men
Aggregated from official results (Racing Toes Inc) for 2026 Track Attack 5k. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at 2026 Track Attack 5k?
At the 2025 6th thru 8th Grade Timed 5k, the fastest tenth finished in 24:01 or better, the top quarter in 28:35, and half the field in 33:39; the last tenth came in after 53:03.
At the 2025 4th or 5th Grade Timed 5k, the fastest tenth finished in 25:07 or better, the top quarter in 28:52, and half the field in 31:52; the last tenth came in after 55:02.
At the 2025 Adult 5k Timed, the fastest tenth finished in 25:05 or better, the top quarter in 29:07, and half the field in 31:53; the last tenth came in after 44:30.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 24:04 | 21:03 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 9 percent since 2021.
182
2021
216
2022
225
2023
218
2024
199
2025
All events combined, from official results.
2026 Track Attack 5k 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 83 to 137 finishers, and the median time dropped from 35:05 to 33:39.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 137 (+4%) | 33:39 | under 24:01 | 20:13 |
| 2024 | 132 (+6%) | 35:47 | under 24:59 | 21:32 |
| 2023 | 124 (+23%) | 34:05 | under 25:59 | 21:05 |
| 2022 | 101 (+22%) | 34:58 | under 25:44 | 22:46 |
| 2021 | 83 | 35:05 | under 25:11 | 22:00 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 9 the day usually runs from 58°F at dawn to 75°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 12% of days. Cold snaps dip to 50°F and hot years reach 81°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
From the race's page
What the organizers of 2026 Track Attack 5k cover on their registration page, in brief.
Race details
- Where
- 7819 Galway Ln, Denver, NC 28037Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 880 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 9, 2026), 2025 (Oct 3, 2025), 2024 (Oct 9, 2024), 2023 (Sep 15, 2023), 2022 (Sep 16, 2022), 2021 (Sep 17, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is 2026 Track Attack 5k?
- Friday, October 9, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees, and rises to $35 on Oct 3, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 6, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for North Carolina?
- At $25, entry is about 17 percent below a typical 5K in North Carolina, which costs $30 right now.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 137 runners finished the 6th thru 8th Grade Timed 5k; the median finish was 33:39 and the winner ran 20:13.
- Where does it start?
- 7819 Galway Ln, Denver, NC 28037.
From the organizers
Very important, Please Read! We will offer 4 different divisions for the Track Attack 5k Trail Run
Please make sure you select and sign up for the appropriate division, the division will be based on your grade or your affiliate with the LCS! Must be 4th grade or higher to participate!
Divisions are:
--4th or 5th Grade Timed 5k
--6th thru 8th Grade Timed 5k
--9th thru 12th Grade Timed 5k
--Adult Timed
Who's Eligible: Lincoln Charter School Students, Staff, Family, Friends and Denver Community
WHAT: 2026 Track Attack - 5K Trail Run/Walk
Entry Fee is $25/Students/Adults; Late registration fee will be $35 Students/Adults
WHEN: Friday, October 9th, 2026– 5K starts at 8:30am