MRT 2026 5k 2026
- Date
- Tuesday, October 13, 2026
- Start time
- 6:00 PM start (New York)
- Location
- Statesville, North Carolina
- Entry fee
- From $12
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRT 2026 5k | 5K | Oct 13, 20266:00 PM | $20 | – |
| MRT 2026 5k (Youth) | 5K | Oct 13, 20266:00 PM | $12 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- MRT 2026 5k: $20 until Oct 12.
- MRT 2026 5k (Youth): $12 until Oct 12.
Online registration closes Oct 12, 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 7:27 AM, and the MRT 2026 5k starts at 6:00 PM. The start sits about 900 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
2012 Simonton Rd., Statesville, NC 28625
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 13 the day usually runs from 52°F at dawn to 72°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 12% of days. Cold snaps dip to 44°F and hot years reach 79°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
- 2012 Simonton Rd., Statesville, NC 28625Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 900 feet
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 13, 2026), 2025 (Aug 26, 2025), 2024 (Aug 20, 2024), 2023 (Aug 29, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is MRT 2026 5k?
- Tuesday, October 13, 2026, starting at 6:00 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $12 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 12, 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.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 2012 Simonton Rd., Statesville, NC 28625.
From the organizers
5k race at the Statesville Soccer Complex.
Awards for overall, masters & 5 year age groups nightly.
This race will be part of the 2026 Championship Series. Run in 10 races throughout the year
and accumulate points.
To be eligible for Series Championship you must compete in 10 out of 15 races.
1 additional point will be earned for each race over 10
Run in All 15 races and receive 5 additional points and a Free Race for 2027.
Race Dates: 1/27/2026, 2/21/2026, 2/24/2026, 3/17/2026, 4/4/2026, 4/7/2026, 4/21/2026, 5/5/2026, 6/2/2026, 7/21/2026, 8/11/2026, 8/18/2026, 9/1/2026, 10/13/2026 & 10/27/2026
Points will be earned as follows: