Holiday 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Concord, NC (50) 2026
- Date
- Saturday, December 12, 2026
- Start time
- 9:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Concord, North Carolina
- Entry fee
- From $30
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K | 10K | Dec 12, 20269:30 AM | $45 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Dec 12, 20269:30 AM | $30 | – |
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Dec 12, 20269:30 AM | $65 | – |
| Marathon | Marathon | Dec 12, 20269:30 AM | $95 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K: $45 until Dec 12.
- 5K: $30 until Dec 12.
- Half Marathon: $65 until Dec 12.
- Marathon: $95 until Dec 12.
Online registration closes Dec 12, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $95, entry is about the same as a typical marathon in North Carolina ($95).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a marathon in North Carolina runs 4:12:29, about 9:38 a mile, based on 12 races with published results. Women typically finish in 4:30:07 and men in 4:00:56.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:22 AM, and the 10K starts at 9:30 AM. The start sits about 600 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
760 Orphanage Rd, Concord, NC 28027
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 (2 years)5K
10K
Half Marathon
Aggregated from official results (US Road Running Timer) for Holiday 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Concord, NC (50). Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Holiday 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Concord, NC (50)?
At the 2025 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 27:53 or better, the top quarter in 35:29, and half the field in 44:50; the last tenth came in after 56:24.
At the 2025 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 50:52 or better, the top quarter in 55:50, and half the field in 1:08:02; the last tenth came in after 1:16:13.
At the 2025 Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:56:07 or better, the top quarter in 2:02:26, and half the field in 2:09:36; the last tenth came in after 2:26:02.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | 40:38 | 44:55 |
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 85 percent since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
Holiday 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Concord, NC (50) 5K year by year
From 2024 to 2025, the field went from 14 to 28 finishers, and the median time rose from 29:16 to 44:50.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 (+100%) | 44:50 | under 27:53 | 24:27 |
| 2024 | 14 | 29:16 | under 21:27 | 19:35 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Typical race-day weather
Around December 12 the day usually runs from 35°F at dawn to 53°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 27% of days. Cold snaps dip to 27°F and hot years reach 64°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
- 760 Orphanage Rd, Concord, NC 28027Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 600 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 12, 2026), 2025 (Dec 13, 2025), 2024 (Dec 14, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is Holiday 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Concord, NC (50)?
- Saturday, December 12, 2026, starting at 9:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 12, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for North Carolina?
- At $95, entry is about the same as a typical marathon in North Carolina ($95).
- 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, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 28 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 44:50 and the winner ran 24:27.
- Where does it start?
- 760 Orphanage Rd, Concord, NC 28027.
From the organizers
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