Fall Frenzy 5K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 21, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Troutman, North Carolina
- Entry fee
- From $35
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Frenzy 5K | 5K | Nov 21, 20269:00 AM | $35 | 400 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $35 until Nov 21.
Online registration closes Nov 21, 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 Troutman runs 34:08, about 10:59 a mile, based on 4 races with published results. Women typically finish in 38:02 and men in 27:14.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:04 AM, and the Fall Frenzy 5K starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 820 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
400 North Eastway Drive, Troutman, NC 28166
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2025 results
All resultsAggregated from official results for Fall Frenzy 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Fall Frenzy 5K?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 21:45 or better, the top quarter in 24:08, and half the field in 30:50; the last tenth came in after 48:10.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 21:55 | 18:53 |
| 20-29 | 34:35 | n/a |
| 30-39 | 30:09 | 24:34 |
| 40-49 | 26:14 | 22:03 |
| 50-59 | 33:20 | 23:44 |
| 60-69 | 37:33 | 45:35 |
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.
How fast is it?
Faster than most North Carolina 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 24:08, against 28:39 in a typical North Carolina 5K, so times here run 16 percent faster.
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 21 the day usually runs from 37°F at dawn to 59°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 15% of days. Cold snaps dip to 30°F and hot years reach 70°F.
Based on 85 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
- 400 North Eastway Drive, Troutman, NC 28166Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 820 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 21, 2026), 2025 (Nov 22, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Fall Frenzy 5K?
- Saturday, November 21, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $35 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 21, 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.
- 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.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 156 runners finished the Fall Frenzy 5K; the median finish was 30:50 and the winner ran 17:23.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 24:08, against 28:39 in a typical North Carolina 5K, so times here run 16 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 400 North Eastway Drive, Troutman, NC 28166.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on Plotaroute; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
Join us for our 2nd annual Iredell Crosby Scholars 5K!
Date: Saturday, November 21, 2026
Time: Race Check-In: 7:30-8:45AM. Race Begins: 9:00AM
Parking: Gravel lot across from the Troutman Town Hall or Troutman ESC Park. No parking permitted at the Troutman Town Hall lot.
This will be a chip timed event by New and Old-Timers LLC and a new race course!!!
Event is rain or shine!!! Walkers, joggers, strollers and pets are welcome! Pets must be on a leash at all times.
♥ We want to give every Iredell County student an opportunity to participate! If the registration fee presents a financial hardship to you or your family, please contact Jennifer Christian at [email protected] for a coupon code♥