Hearts to A.C.E. Decked Out 5K Run/Walk 2027
- Date
- Sunday, February 21, 2027
- Start time
- 3:00 PM 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hearts to A.C.E. Decked Out 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Feb 21, 20273:00 PM | $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
- $35 until Feb 21.
Online registration closes Feb 21, 2027, 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 Hearts to A.C.E. Decked Out 5K Run/Walk starts at 3:00 PM. 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
338 North Avenue, Troutman, NC 28166
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All resultsAggregated from official results for Hearts to A.C.E. Decked Out 5K Run/Walk. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Hearts to A.C.E. Decked Out 5K Run/Walk?
In 2026, the fastest tenth finished in 20:37 or better, the top quarter in 26:47, and half the field in 29:10; the last tenth came in after 48:59.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 29:10 | 25:59 |
| 30-39 | 31:56 | 20:15 |
| 40-49 | 28:39 | n/a |
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 2026.
How fast is it?
Faster than most North Carolina 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 26:47, against 28:39 in a typical North Carolina 5K, so times here run 7 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 February 21 the day usually runs from 38°F at dawn to 59°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 24% of days. Cold snaps dip to 26°F and hot years reach 69°F.
Based on 76 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
- 338 North Avenue, Troutman, NC 28166Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 820 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2027 (Feb 21, 2027), 2026 (Feb 22, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Hearts to A.C.E. Decked Out 5K Run/Walk?
- Sunday, February 21, 2027, starting at 3:00 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $35 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Feb 21, 2027, 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 2026, 56 runners finished the Hearts to A.C.E. 5K Run/Walk; the median finish was 29:10 and the winner ran 17:39.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 26:47, against 28:39 in a typical North Carolina 5K, so times here run 7 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 338 North Avenue, Troutman, NC 28166.
From the organizers
The Hearts to A.C.E. Decked Out 5K Run/Walk is designed to support both heart health and local students. All proceeds go toward the A.C.E. Scholarship, which helps Iredell-Statesville Schools (ISS) seniors who have overcome serious challenges, such as physical difficulties, language barriers, child abuse, delinquency, or substance abuse. These students are known as A.C.E.'s—Accepting the Challenge of Excellence.
By joining the run/walk, you help encourage these seniors as they graduate in 2027 and continue to strive for excellence in their lives because anything less may send them back into their serious challenges.