UNC Health Southeastern 5K, 10K & Fun Mile (Rumba on the Lumber) 2027
- Date
- Saturday, March 6, 2027
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Lumberton, North Carolina
- Entry fee
- From Free
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt and a finisher medal
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNC Health Southeastern 10K | 10K | Mar 6, 20279:00 AM | $30 | – |
| UNC Health Southeastern 5K | 5K | Mar 6, 20279:00 AM | $30 | – |
| UNC Health Southeastern Family Fun Mile | 1 Mile | Mar 6, 202711:00 AM | Free | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- UNC Health Southeastern 10K and UNC Health Southeastern 5K: $30 until Mar 6.
- UNC Health Southeastern Family Fun Mile: Free until Mar 6.
Online registration closes Mar 6, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about 33 percent below a typical 10K in North Carolina, which costs $45 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 10K in North Carolina runs 1:03:04, about 10:09 a mile, based on 99 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:08:05 and men in 58:23.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:40 AM, and the UNC Health Southeastern 10K starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 140 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Chestnut and 4th Streets, Lumberton, NC 28358
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 (3 years)UNC Health Southeastern 5K
UNC Health Southeastern 10K
Aggregated from official results for UNC Health Southeastern 5K, 10K & Fun Mile (Rumba on the Lumber). Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at UNC Health Southeastern 5K, 10K & Fun Mile (Rumba on the Lumber)?
At the 2026 UNC Health Southeastern 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 24:58 or better, the top quarter in 29:04, and half the field in 36:16; the last tenth came in after 51:17.
At the 2026 UNC Health Southeastern 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 43:40 or better, the top quarter in 50:23, and half the field in 59:47; the last tenth came in after 1:25:45.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 26:03 | 20:24 |
| 20-29 | 32:03 | 26:01 |
| 30-39 | 28:54 | 29:13 |
| 40-49 | 28:01 | 22:08 |
| 50-59 | 28:44 | 29:38 |
| 60-69 | 31:45 | 32:36 |
| 70+ | n/a | 28:20 |
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 43 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
UNC Health Southeastern 5K, 10K & Fun Mile (Rumba on the Lumber) 5K year by year
From 2022 to 2026, the field went from 160 to 206 finishers, and the median time rose from 32:28 to 36:16.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 206 (+36%) | 36:16 | under 24:58 | 15:11 |
| 2023 | 151 (-6%) | 33:00 | under 24:15 | 16:01 |
| 2022 | 160 | 32:28 | under 23:12 | 15:39 |
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 2026 5K field finished under 29:04, against 28:39 in a typical North Carolina 5K, so times here are about average.
- 10K: Faster than most North Carolina 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2026 10K field finished under 50:23, against 53:29 in a typical North Carolina 10K, so times here run 6 percent faster.
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 March 6 the day usually runs from 47°F at dawn to 70°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 25% of days. Cold snaps dip to 38°F and hot years reach 80°F.
Based on 76 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
- Chestnut and 4th Streets, Lumberton, NC 28358Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 140 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt; Race Medal for the First 100 (under 12) Mile Finishers!
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K
- Editions
- 2027 (Mar 6, 2027), 2026 (Mar 7, 2026), 2025 (Mar 8, 2025), 2024 (Mar 2, 2024), 2023 (Mar 4, 2023), 2022 (Mar 5, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is UNC Health Southeastern 5K, 10K & Fun Mile (Rumba on the Lumber)?
- Saturday, March 6, 2027, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Mar 6, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for North Carolina?
- At $30, entry is about 33 percent below a typical 10K in North Carolina, which costs $45 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt and a finisher medal, 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, 10K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 206 runners finished the UNC Health Southeastern 5K; the median finish was 36:16 and the winner ran 15:11.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 29:04, against 28:39 in a typical North Carolina 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- Chestnut and 4th Streets, Lumberton, NC 28358.
From the organizers
Very flat, fast, and fun! The course is measured and certified. All 5K/10K racers will receive a free t-shirt. All those who registered before February 1st will be guaranteed their shirt size. All 5K & 10K participants receive free entrance to the Chili Roundup following the 10k & 5k!
Chili Roundup comes with unlimited chili tastings and 2 free beverages (must be 21+ for the alcoholic beverages).
Prize money for both the 5K & 10K is as follows: Overall Male and Female Places 1 ($200), 2 ($175) and 3 ($150). Masters Males and Females Places 1 ($150), 2 ($125) and 3 ($100). GrandMasters Males and Females Places 1 ($100), 2 ($75) and 3 ($50).