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The Run Cabarrus Invitational 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Start time
- 8:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Concord, North Carolina
- Entry fee
- From $15
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boys 3k | Other | Oct 10, 20268:30 AM | $15 | – |
| Boys High School 5k | 5K | Oct 10, 20268:30 AM | $15 | – |
| Elementary 2k (Boys and Girls) | Other | Oct 10, 20268:30 AM | $15 | – |
| Girls 3k | Other | Oct 10, 20268:30 AM | $15 | – |
| Girls High School 5k | 5K | Oct 10, 20268:30 AM | $15 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $15 until Oct 5.
Online registration closes Oct 5, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $15, entry is about 50 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 Concord runs 35:07, about 11:18 a mile, based on 24 races with published results. Women typically finish in 39:49 and men in 29:43.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:23 AM, and the Boys 3k starts at 8:30 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
Frank Liske Park, 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.
2021 results
All resultsBoys 5k
49
finishers
22:12
median (7:09 /mi)
18:24
winning time
–
women / men
Boys 3k (11-12)
43
finishers
14:59
median (8:02 /mi)
11:47
winning time
–
women / men
Girls 3k (11-12)
32
finishers
15:43
median (8:26 /mi)
12:47
winning time
100% / 0%
women / men
Aggregated from official results (Agape Timing) for The Run Cabarrus Invitational. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at The Run Cabarrus Invitational?
At the 2021 Boys 5k, the fastest tenth finished in 19:33 or better, the top quarter in 20:47, and half the field in 22:12; the last tenth came in after 29:48.
At the 2021 Boys 3k (11-12), the fastest tenth finished in 12:37 or better, the top quarter in 14:02, and half the field in 14:59; the last tenth came in after 17:28.
At the 2021 Girls 3k (11-12), the fastest tenth finished in 13:24 or better, the top quarter in 13:56, and half the field in 15:43; the last tenth came in after 23:03.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 18:58 |
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 2021.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 10 the day usually runs from 56°F at dawn to 74°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 16% of days. Cold snaps dip to 48°F and hot years reach 81°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 The Run Cabarrus Invitational cover on their registration page, in brief.
Shirt and medal
Race Shirt
A limited number of race shirts will be available on race day for $25.00. Pre-order for $20.00. https://runsignup.com/Race/Store/NC/Concord/TheRunCabarrusInvitational.
Awards
Awards
Individual Medals. Boys 2k: Top 10. Girls 2k: Top 10. Boys 3k: Top 20. Girls 3k: Top 20. Boys 5k: Top 10. Girls 5k: Top 10. Team Awards. Girls 3k Team: Top 3. Boys 3k Team: Top 3. Girls 5k Team: Top 3. Boys 5k Team: Top 3.
Race details
- Where
- Frank Liske Park, Concord, NC 28027Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 600 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Other
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 10, 2026), 2025 (Oct 11, 2025), 2024 (Oct 12, 2024), 2023 (Oct 14, 2023), 2022 (Oct 8, 2022), 2021 (Oct 16, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is The Run Cabarrus Invitational?
- Saturday, October 10, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $15 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 5, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for North Carolina?
- At $15, entry is about 50 percent below a typical 5K in North Carolina, which costs $30 right now.
- 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, Other.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2021, 49 runners finished the Boys 5k; the median finish was 22:12 and the winner ran 18:24.
- Where does it start?
- Frank Liske Park, Concord, NC 28027.
From the organizers
7th Annual cross country event hosted by Run Cabarrus at Frank Liske Park in Concord, NC.
Event Schedule (Updated 6/10/26)
8:30am Elementary Boys & Girls 2k
8:50am Girls 3k
9:15am Boys 3k
9:45am Boys High School 5k
10:20am Girls High School 5k
Race times after 8:30 am are approximate start times as we will follow a rolling start. Races will start 5-10 min after last finisher of the previous race.
No High School Athletes permitted in the 2k or 3k races.
No Middle School Athletes permitted in the 2k race.
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