St. Paul 5K, 1 Mile Color Run, & Family Fun Day
Date and time
Friday, October 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Location
201 Soccer Park Drive, Cary, NC
Date and time
Friday, October 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Location
201 Soccer Park Drive, Cary, NC
Date and time
Friday, October 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Location
201 Soccer Park Drive, Cary, NC
👟Color, Run & Celebrate! St. Paul 5K and Fun Day Presented by St. Paul American Coptic Orthodox Church
🌈 1-Mile Color Run Sponsored by Alpha Pita
Lace up with His Grace Bishop Peter, Father Angelos Bishara, and Town of Apex Mayor Jacques Gilbert for a fun, festive, and community-first 5K Run/Walk, 1 mile Color Run (Ages 5+), and Family Fun Day. The event is open to all levels whether you’re a seasoned runner or just out for a spirited stroll.
Event Highlights for Runners Include:
👟 5K Run/Walk with T-Shirt, Medal, and Post Run Refreshments - Presented by St. Paul American Coptic Orthodox Church 🌈 1 Mile Color Run (Ages 5+) with T-Shirt and Post Run Refreshments (staggered after the 5K Run/Walk) - Sponsored by Alpha Pita 🏃♀️ Complementary pre- or post-run stretch by Stretch Zone Apex 🎁 Dick’s Sporting Goods gift cards for fastest male and female runner by age bracket 🏅 First 20 runners to raise $500 will receive a surprise swag bag from local vendors 🛝 Childcare available for registered runners
Event Highlights for Family Fun Day:
🚚Enjoy delicious food from local food trucks 🏰 Bounce and play in bouncy houses 🎨 Face painting 🤸🏿♂️ Play exciting yard games 🏐 Join the volleyball competition 🏃♂️ Test your speed in the 100-meter dash ✨ And so much more!
When & Where 📍 Meet-Up: WakeMed Cross Country Course 📅 October 10th | Check-In/Registration 8:00 am, Race Start: 9:00 am
5K Ticket Bonus: All 5K registrations include optional 1 mile color run
Register by September 30 to guarantee your event T-shirt.
Every step supports St. Paul’s American Coptic Orthodox Church to be a mission to be a community-forward church and build a church in Apex, NC.
“...having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornerstone... in whom you also are being built together for a dwelling place of God in the Spirit.” Ephesians 2:20–22
Please visit St. Paul ACOC to learn more about our church
5K
1 mile