Uwharrie Brewing Firehouse 5K & 1 Mile Run/Walk 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Albemarle, North Carolina
- Entry fee
- From $20 · goes up to $45 on Oct 2, 2026
- 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 Run/Walk - With T-Shirt | 5K | Oct 3, 20269:00 AM | $40$45 after Oct 2, 2026 | – |
| Firefighter Challenge - Turnout Gear Required - With T-Shirt | 5K | Oct 3, 20269:00 AM | $20 | – |
| H4G 1-Mile Run/Walk - No T-Shirt | 1 Mile | Oct 3, 20269:10 AM | $20 | – |
| Virtual 5KVirtual | 5K | Oct 3, 20269:00 AM | $30 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $45 on Oct 2, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 5K Run/Walk - With T-Shirt: $40 until Oct 1, then $45 until Oct 3.
- Firefighter Challenge - Turnout Gear Required - With T-Shirt and H4G 1-Mile Run/Walk - No T-Shirt: $20 until Oct 3.
Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $40, entry is about 33 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 7:15 AM, and the 5K Run/Walk - With T-Shirt starts at 9:00 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
121 N. 3rd Street, Albemarle, NC 28001
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2025 results
All resultsAggregated from official results (Out & Back Timing) for Uwharrie Brewing Firehouse 5K & 1 Mile Run/Walk. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Uwharrie Brewing Firehouse 5K & 1 Mile Run/Walk?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 24:04 or better, the top quarter in 27:31, and half the field in 33:51; the last tenth came in after 54:05.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 24:14 |
| 20-29 | 27:40 | 25:29 |
| 30-39 | 29:16 | 23:34 |
| 40-49 | 32:14 | 26:19 |
| 50-59 | 31:40 | 23:30 |
| 60-69 | 32:48 | 27:29 |
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 2025.
How fast is it?
Faster than most North Carolina 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 27:31, against 28:39 in a typical North Carolina 5K, so times here run 4 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 October 3 the day usually runs from 61°F at dawn to 78°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 16% of days. Cold snaps dip to 52°F and hot years reach 82°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
- 121 N. 3rd Street, 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
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Oct 4, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Uwharrie Brewing Firehouse 5K & 1 Mile Run/Walk?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $20 before processing fees, and rises to $45 on Oct 2, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for North Carolina?
- At $40, entry is about 33 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?
- 1 Mile, 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 134 runners finished the 5K Run/Walk; the median finish was 33:51 and the winner ran 18:43.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 27:31, against 28:39 in a typical North Carolina 5K, so times here run 4 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 121 N. 3rd Street, Albemarle, NC 28001.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on Plotaroute; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
Uwharrie Brewing Firehouse Walk/Run 5K & 1-Mile
Saturday, October 3, 2026 | 9:00 AM
Uwharrie Brewing Parking Lot
121 N. 3rd Street
Albemarle, NC 28001
Start & Finish: Uwharrie Brewing
Join us for the 2nd Annual Uwharrie Brewing Firehouse Walk/Run 5K & 1-Mile — a family-friendly celebration of fitness, community, and our local fire service tradition.
This special event honors the historic firehouse, celebrates Uwharrie Brewing Firehouse Red, supports the Albemarle Fire Department, and kicks off Fire Prevention Week (October 4–10, 2026). Fire Prevention Week 2026 theme, “Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging Is a Superpower,” focuses on lithium-ion battery charging safety.