Rise Run For Missions 2026
- Date
- Saturday, December 5, 2026
- Start time
- 8:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Nashville, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 5K | Dec 5, 20268:30 AM | $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 Dec 5.
Online registration closes Dec 5, 2026, 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 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 7:07 AM, and the 5K starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 160 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
313 W. Washington St., Nashville, NC 27856
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 December 5 the day usually runs from 35°F at dawn to 53°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 20% of days. Cold snaps dip to 28°F and hot years reach 67°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
- 313 W. Washington St., Nashville, NC 27856Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 160 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 5, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Rise Run For Missions?
- Saturday, December 5, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $35 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 5, 2026, 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.
- Where does it start?
- 313 W. Washington St., Nashville, NC 27856.
From the organizers
Rise Run For Missions is raising support for local and international missions and outreaches. This goal of this race is to help organizations around the world, and locally, support individuals during times of disaster, unfortunate circumstances, and poverty by being the hands and feet of Christ. Your support helps those further than our eyes can see.
Registration Fee
$25 through September 18th, then $35 until race day
Awards
Top 3 Overall Male
Top 3 Overall Female
Top Male and Female for following age groups: 1-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
Giveaway
Medals for runners and t-shirts guaranteed for those who register before November 12th.
Course Map