5 Before the Feast 2026
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- High Point, North Carolina
- Entry fee
- From $15
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fun Run | Kids | Nov 26, 20268:00 AM | $15 | – |
| 5k | 5K | Nov 26, 20268:30 AM | $40 | – |
| Virtual 5kVirtual | 5K | Nov 26, 20268:30 AM | $30 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Fun Run: $15 until Nov 26.
- 5k: $40 until Nov 26.
Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $40, entry is about 33 percent above a typical 5K in North Carolina, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in High Point runs 40:21, about 12:59 a mile, based on 4 races with published results. Women typically finish in 43:15 and men in 36:40.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:07 AM, and the Fun Run starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 890 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
301 N Elm St, High Point, NC 27262
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)Aggregated from official results (Trivium Racing) for 5 Before the Feast. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at 5 Before the Feast?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 24:27 or better, the top quarter in 29:20, and half the field in 35:38; the last tenth came in after 57:51.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 23:29 | 17:55 |
| 20-29 | 23:42 | 18:11 |
| 30-39 | 23:43 | 21:08 |
| 40-49 | 25:12 | 22:53 |
| 50-59 | 29:40 | 22:32 |
| 60-69 | 31:10 | 24:30 |
| 70+ | n/a | 52:52 |
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 59 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
5 Before the Feast 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 431 to 684 finishers, and the median time dropped from 36:28 to 35:38.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 684 (+54%) | 35:38 | under 24:27 | 16:39 |
| 2024 | 445 (-25%) | 35:09 | under 24:21 | 16:58 |
| 2023 | 596 (+35%) | 36:34 | under 24:29 | 17:17 |
| 2022 | 440 (+2%) | 35:11 | under 24:54 | 16:06 |
| 2021 | 431 | 36:28 | under 25:16 | 17:10 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for North Carolina 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 29:20, against 28:39 in a typical North Carolina 5K, so times here are about average.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 26 the day usually runs from 37°F at dawn to 57°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 15% of days. Cold snaps dip to 28°F and hot years reach 66°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.
Race details
- Where
- 301 N Elm St, High Point, NC 27262Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 890 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt (not guaranteed after 11/11)
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 26, 2026), 2025 (Nov 27, 2025), 2024 (Nov 28, 2024), 2023 (Nov 23, 2023), 2022 (Nov 24, 2022), 2021 (Nov 25, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is 5 Before the Feast?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $15 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for North Carolina?
- At $40, entry is about 33 percent above a typical 5K in North Carolina, which costs $30 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- 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, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 684 runners finished the 5k; the median finish was 35:38 and the winner ran 16:39.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 29:20, against 28:39 in a typical North Carolina 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- 301 N Elm St, High Point, NC 27262.
From the organizers
JOIN A FAMILY TRADITION!
Whether you’re running for fun or you’re out to break your PR, come run, walk, or trot at Truist Point — home of the High Point Rockers and Carolina Core FC!
The 5k is 3.1 Miles starting and finishing at High Point Rockers/ Carolina Core FC Stadium - includes a t-shirt, medal, and prizes.
The Fun Run is a 1 Mile Loop around the Concourse at High Point Rockers Field - includes a t-shirt and medal.
Kids 12 and under run the Fun Run for free! (Please note - Sign up for the Fun Run above and the discount will be applied before checkout)