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Race to Remember - Alzheimer's Charity Race 5k/1 Mile Walk presented by Albemarle Rotary Club 2027
- Date
- Saturday, June 12, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Albemarle, North Carolina
- Entry fee
- From $30 · goes up to $35 on Jun 1, 2027
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mile Fun Walk/Run | 1 Mile | Jun 12, 20278:00 AM | $30 | – |
| 5k Run Walk | 5K | Jun 12, 20278:00 AM | $30$35 after Jun 1, 2027 | – |
| Virtual Run/Walk 5k with Shirt and Mailing!Virtual | 5K | Jun 12, 20278:00 AM | $35 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The 5K fee goes up to $35 on Jun 1, 2027.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 1 Mile Fun Walk/Run: $30 until Jun 12.
- 5k Run Walk: $30 until May 31, then $35 until Jun 11, then $40 until Jun 12.
Online registration closes Jun 12, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in North Carolina ($30).
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 6:05 AM, and the 1 Mile Fun Walk/Run starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 520 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
115 C. B. Crook Dr, Albemarle, NC 28001
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 results (2 years)148
finishers
34:27
median (11:07 /mi)
0:04
winning time
54% / 46%
women / men
Aggregated from official results (Uwharrie Dash) for Race to Remember - Alzheimer's Charity Race 5k/1 Mile Walk presented by Albemarle Rotary Club. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Race to Remember - Alzheimer's Charity Race 5k/1 Mile Walk presented by Albemarle Rotary Club?
In 2026, the fastest tenth finished in 25:52 or better, the top quarter in 29:17, and half the field in 34:27; the last tenth came in after 54:20.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 32:49 | 27:23 |
| 20-29 | 26:58 | 21:18 |
| 30-39 | 27:46 | 25:16 |
| 40-49 | 28:02 | 26:54 |
| 50-59 | 37:46 | 29:46 |
| 60-69 | 34:03 | 30:43 |
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.
Finishers by year
Up 41 percent since 2025.
105
2025
148
2026
All events combined, from official results.
Race to Remember - Alzheimer's Charity Race 5k/1 Mile Walk presented by Albemarle Rotary Club 5K year by year
From 2025 to 2026, the field went from 105 to 148 finishers, and the median time dropped from 39:10 to 34:27.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 148 (+41%) | 34:27 | under 25:52 | 0:04 |
| 2025 | 105 | 39:10 | under 27:14 | 20:51 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for North Carolina 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 29:23, against 28:39 in a typical North Carolina 5K, so times here are about average.
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 June 12 the day usually runs from 68°F at dawn to 88°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 24% of days. Cold snaps dip to 61°F and hot years reach 93°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 Race to Remember - Alzheimer's Charity Race 5k/1 Mile Walk presented by Albemarle Rotary Club cover on their registration page, in brief.
Race details
- Where
- 115 C. B. Crook Dr, Albemarle, NC 28001Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 520 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K
- Editions
- 2027 (Jun 12, 2027), 2026 (Jun 13, 2026), 2025 (Jun 7, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Race to Remember - Alzheimer's Charity Race 5k/1 Mile Walk presented by Albemarle Rotary Club?
- Saturday, June 12, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees, and rises to $35 on Jun 1, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Jun 12, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for North Carolina?
- At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in North Carolina ($30).
- 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?
- 1 Mile, 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 148 runners finished the 5k Run Walk; the median finish was 34:27 and the winner ran 0:04.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 29:23, against 28:39 in a typical North Carolina 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- 115 C. B. Crook Dr, Albemarle, NC 28001.
From the organizers
🌟 Join the Movement, Make a Difference! 🌟
The Albemarle Rotary Club proudly presents the 6th Annual Race to Remember 5K & 1-Mile Walk — an uplifting event dedicated to advancing Alzheimer’s research through Rotary’s nonprofit, C.A.R.T. (Coins for Alzheimer’s Research Trust) đź’śđź§
đź—“ Date: Saturday, June 12th, 2027
đź“Ť Start 8:00 AM/ Finish: Field beside the YMCA Pavilion
đź‘ź Scenic Route: Wind through beautiful historic downtown Albemarle and surrounding neighborhoods
đźš— Parking: Available near Y Park, Hartsell Funeral Home (522 N. Second St.), & the lot across from the pavilion
🏅 Awards: Overall Top 3 Male and Female Awards, Plus Top 3 in each age group (0-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+)