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Run, Walk & Roll to Independence 2026

Date
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Start time
8:45 AM start (New York)
Entry fee
From Free · goes up to $35 on Oct 3, 2026
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
Kids DashKidsOct 3, 20268:45 AMFree–
1 Mile Fun RunKidsOct 3, 20269:00 AM$10–
5K5KOct 3, 20269:00 AM$30$35 after Oct 3, 2026–
Hand Crank Bike- 1 Mile Fun RollRoad RaceBike 1 miOct 3, 20269:00 AMFree–
Hand Crank Bike- 5KRoad RaceBike 3.1 miOct 3, 20269:00 AMFree–
Wheelchair- 1 Mile Fun Roll1 MileOct 3, 20269:00 AMFree–
Wheelchair- 5K5KOct 3, 20269:00 AMFree–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

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The 5K fee goes up to $35 on Oct 3, 2026.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • Kids Dash and Hand Crank Bike- 1 Mile Fun Roll and Hand Crank Bike- 5K and Wheelchair- 1 Mile Fun Roll and Wheelchair- 5K: Free until Oct 3.
  • 1 Mile Fun Run: $10 until Oct 3.
  • 5K: $30 until Oct 2, then $35 until Oct 3.

Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:04 AM, and the Kids Dash starts at 8:45 AM. The start sits about 30 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

2205 West 5th Street, Greenville, NC 27834

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.

5K

98
finishers
35:55
median (11:34 /mi)
22:28
winning time
42% / 58%
women / men
median 35:5522:321:02:59
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

1 Mile Fun Run

19
finishers
22:57
median (22:57 /mi)
8:40
winning time
74% / 26%
women / men

Aggregated from official results (Run The East LLC) for Run, Walk & Roll to Independence. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at Run, Walk & Roll to Independence?

At the 2025 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 25:35 or better, the top quarter in 28:55, and half the field in 35:55; the last tenth came in after 54:07.

At the 2025 1 Mile Fun Run, the fastest tenth finished in 10:38 or better, the top quarter in 22:16, and half the field in 22:57; the last tenth came in after 23:03.

Third place by age group, 2025 5K
AgeWomenMen
Under 2035:5925:32
20-2930:4029:46
30-39n/a25:19
40-4932:5827:27
50-5946:19n/a

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.

Finishers by year

Up 193 percent since 2021.

All events combined, from official results.

Run, Walk & Roll to Independence 5K year by year

From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 35 to 98 finishers, and the median time rose from 29:50 to 35:55.

YearFinishersMedianFastest tenthWinner
202598 (-18%)35:55under 25:3522:28
2024120 (+500%)37:15under 24:5518:50
202320 (-43%)32:54under 21:0719:54
20213529:50under 21:5117:15

From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.

How fast is it?

About average for US 5Ks

The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:55, against 28:55 in a typical US 5K, so times here are about average.

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 12% of days. Cold snaps dip to 52°F and hot years reach 83°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 Run, Walk & Roll to Independence cover on their registration page, in brief.

Schedule and packet pickup

Event Timed by Run The East, LLC

This event is timed by Run the East! With professional race timing services and a focus on delivering accurate results,. we’re here to make your race day seamless and enjoyable. Learn more at runtheeast.com.

Course

5k Course Map

5k Course Map, from the Run, Walk & Roll to Independence page
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Race details

Where
2205 West 5th Street, Greenville, NC 27834Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 30 feet
Included with entry
Tech shirt
Distances
Road Race, 1 Mile, 5K, Kids
Editions
2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Oct 18, 2025), 2024 (Nov 9, 2024), 2023 (Oct 7, 2023), 2022 (Oct 1, 2022), 2021 (Oct 16, 2021)

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Quick answers

When is Run, Walk & Roll to Independence?
Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 8:45 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $35 on Oct 3, 2026.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Do athletes 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.
What distances are offered?
Road Race, 1 Mile, 5K, Kids.
How big is it, and how fast?
In 2025, 98 athletes finished the 5K; the median finish was 35:55 and the winner finished in 22:28.
Is it a fast course?
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:55, against 28:55 in a typical US 5K, so times here are about average.
Where does it start?
2205 West 5th Street, Greenville, NC 27834.
Is there a course map?
Yes, the organizers publish the route on Plotaroute; the link is under Start location and course.

From the organizers

This event promotes outdoor recreation for people of all levels of physical abilities. Wheelchair and hand crank bike racers are welcome. Net proceeds will benefit ECU Health Rehabilitation Services, where we are committed to helping adults and children reclaim their lives.

This year's race will feature chip timing, finish line music, refreshments, and a free 100-yard kids' dash!

ENTRY FEES:

5K - Early bird fee is $25 by September 18th ; $30 after and on race day, $35. ALL registrants will receive a T-shirt.

1 mile - $10

100 Yard Kids Dash - Free (Youth 10 years old and younger); starts at 8:45 am

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