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Lumbee Tribe of NC Fall Festival 5k and Fun Run 2026

Date
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Start time
8:00 AM start (New York)
Entry fee
From Free
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
1 Mile Walk1 MileOct 3, 20268:00 AMFree–
5k Non Timed Run/Walk5KOct 3, 20268:00 AM$20–
5k Timed5KOct 3, 20268:00 AM$20–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • 1 Mile Walk: Free until Sep 30.
  • 5k Non Timed Run/Walk and 5k Timed: $20 until Sep 30.

Online registration closes Sep 30, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $20, entry is about 33 percent below a typical 5K in North Carolina, which costs $30 right now.

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a 5K in North Carolina runs 35:28, about 11:25 a mile, based on 761 races with published results. Women typically finish in 38:55 and men in 31:23.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:12 AM, and the 1 Mile Walk starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 200 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

638 Terry Sanford Drive, Maxton, NC 28364

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

49
finishers
27:59
median (9:02 /mi)
19:31
winning time
29% / 71%
women / men
median 27:5919:3247:02
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

Aggregated from official results (Racing Toes Inc) for Lumbee Tribe of NC Fall Festival 5k and Fun Run. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at Lumbee Tribe of NC Fall Festival 5k and Fun Run?

In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 21:31 or better, the top quarter in 24:40, and half the field in 27:59; the last tenth came in after 43:34.

Third place by age group, 2025 5k Timed
AgeWomenMen
Under 20n/a21:20
20-29n/a22:27
30-39n/a25:08
40-4938:4832:59

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 250 percent since 2023.

All events combined, from official results.

Lumbee Tribe of NC Fall Festival 5k and Fun Run 5K year by year

From 2023 to 2025, the field went from 14 to 49 finishers, and the median time dropped from 32:46 to 27:59.

YearFinishersMedianFastest tenthWinner
202549 (+206%)27:59under 21:3119:31
202416 (+14%)43:37under 24:1221:51
20231432:46under 25:3624:10

From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.

Typical race-day weather

Around October 3 the day usually runs from 62°F at dawn to 78°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 12% of days. Cold snaps dip to 53°F and hot years reach 83°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.

From the race's page

What the organizers of Lumbee Tribe of NC Fall Festival 5k and Fun Run cover on their registration page, in brief.

Course

5k Route/1 Mile Route

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Race details

Where
638 Terry Sanford Drive, Maxton, NC 28364Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 200 feet
Included with entry
T-Shirt
Distances
1 Mile, 5K
Editions
2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Oct 4, 2025), 2024 (Oct 5, 2024), 2023 (Oct 7, 2023)

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Quick answers

When is Lumbee Tribe of NC Fall Festival 5k and Fun Run?
Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at Free before processing fees.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Sep 30, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for North Carolina?
At $20, entry is about 33 percent below 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.
What distances can I run?
1 Mile, 5K.
How big is it, and how fast?
In 2025, 49 runners finished the 5k Timed; the median finish was 27:59 and the winner ran 19:31.
Where does it start?
638 Terry Sanford Drive, Maxton, NC 28364.

From the organizers

Join us Oct. 3rd, 2026 for the 4th annual Lumbee Tribe of NC Fall Festival 5k and Fun Run.

Schedule of Events to take place at 638 Terry Sanford Dr. Maxton NC 28364

6:45 am - 7:45 am Packet Pick Up for the racers

8:00 am 5k Kicks off

Mail in Registration: Belinda Brewer 6984 NC Hwy 711 West, Pembroke NC

Early Registration - $20

Senior Citizens (Ages 55 and Up) - $15

Race Day Registration - $25

The 1 Mile Walk - FREE

T-Shirt will be included with Pre-Registration (ONLY)

Prizes/Giveaways will be available for "Registered Participants"

The awards breakdown will be as follows;

Overall Oldest Male and Female Runner

Youngest Male & Female Runner

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