Every Mile Counts 5k and Fun Run 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- High Point, North Carolina
- Entry fee
- From $30
Registration is open.
We earn a small commission when you register through this link, at no cost to you. Details
Add to calendar: Apple or Outlook · Google
Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Every Mile Counts 1-Mile Fun Run | Kids | Oct 17, 20269:00 AM | $30 | – |
| Every Mile Counts 5k | 5K | Oct 17, 20269:30 AM | $35 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Every Mile Counts 1-Mile Fun Run: $30 until Oct 17.
- Every Mile Counts 5k: $35 until Oct 17.
Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about 17 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 7:27 AM, and the Every Mile Counts 1-Mile Fun Run starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 850 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
2754 NC-68, High Point, NC 27265
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 17 the day usually runs from 49°F at dawn to 70°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 8% of days. Cold snaps dip to 43°F and hot years reach 76°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
- 2754 NC-68, High Point, NC 27265Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 850 feet
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 17, 2026)
Organize this race? Add details or a correction
Plan your race
Quick answers
- When is Every Mile Counts 5k and Fun Run?
- Saturday, October 17, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for North Carolina?
- At $35, entry is about 17 percent above a typical 5K in North Carolina, which costs $30 right now.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- 2754 NC-68, High Point, NC 27265.
From the organizers
Want to run a race AND make a difference?
Triad Pediatrics Foundation exists to increase awareness and take action in hopes of alleviating suffering. Our goal is to serve those who need it most both locally and globally and offer physical, mental and spiritual help in whatever way we can. This is why “Every Mile Counts”! We are sending a medical mission team to Tenwek Hospital in Kenya this December. You participating in our race helps support this trip!