# Stars, Stripes, and Strides 5K Run/Walk

- **When:** Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT
- **Where:** 2325 Hanover Drive, Monroe, NC, 28110
- **Event page:** https://runthis.run/event/rs-210767-stars-stripes-and-strides-5k-run-walk

## Registration

Register on the event's own site: https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Monroe/StarsStripesAndStrides5KRunWalk?aflt_token=58wBqomPr6bPwa1YDhuKo0IQvrNCjzTq

## Description

Place

Monroe Aquatics & Fitness Center

2325 Hanover Drive

Monroe, NC 28110

 

Date: September 19, 2026

 

Race Time

5K Run and Walk will start at 8:30 am

Description of Course

This 5K course will start at Monroe Aquatic & Fitness Center and will take you through the surrounding community, including Greenway behind Williams Road, and through the Parks Williams Athletic Complex. The course is relatively flat with a few long rolling hills (max elevation gain of 75ft).

The 5K run/walk will be chip timed by Queen City Timing using disposable chips attached to each bib.

Awards will be presented to the top 3 overall males and females, as well as top 3 in the following age categories: 1-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+

 

Shirts will be provided to every registered participant.

 

Registration Cost: $30 per participant. $40 on race day.

 

Packet Pickup: Packet pickup will take place on the morning of race day, beginning at 7 am.

 

Donations & Proceeds: All proceeds will be donated to the American Red Cross of Monroe, NC.

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Source: [https://runthis.run/event/rs-210767-stars-stripes-and-strides-5k-run-walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-210767-stars-stripes-and-strides-5k-run-walk) — data from Run This (runthis.run).