$5K - September

The $5K is designed as a low-key race for the athlete who wants to run a tune-up race to prepare for their targeted event, the novice who may be intimidated by larger events, and runners/walkers who want an event to test themselves without breaking the bank. 

Each monthly race is geared to give you, the runner, a chance to test your abilities, concentrate on your technique, and converse with other people in the running community without feeling overwhelmed with crowds, vendors, award ceremonies, etc.  We keep it small while still providing you with an official chip-timed 5K event!

For those wanting a little more competition - the $5K Race Series is one 5K per month (always the 2nd Tue) from April - October.  Runners are awarded points based on finishing times and awards are given at the October race.  Learn more by clicking on the link under RACE INFO.

COST:  $5.00.       No TCTC discount.  No refunds, transfers, or deferrals allowed for this race.

In the event the race should be cancelled for reasons beyond the control of the Race Directors (inclement weather or unsafe weather conditions; local, state, or national emergency; etc.), the race directors will do their best to reschedule the affected race(s) for the following Tuesday.

NO PETS ALLOWED - participants will not be issued a bib and/or DQ'd!

HEADPHONES DISCOURAGED - talk to your fellow runners!  Most of them are actually nice!

STROLLERS ALLOWED - but please start in the back of the pack!  It's chip-timed...so you can pass on the greenway!

ATTENTION:  RACE CAP IN EFFECT

Registration for this race is limited to 150 participants.  After that, a wait list goes into effect. You will receive an email from the wait list and will then have 24 hours to register for the race.  Race Day registration is available only through participant devices.  No registration kiosks will be available at the race.

Got some used running shoes you need to get get rid of?  Bring them to the race.  We will be collecting gently worn, used sneakers and running shoes and sending them to Sneakers4Good.  Their sneaker reuse and recycling program helps keep your running shoes out of landfills while supporting local causes and families all over the world. 

The race takes place at Jamison Park.  The park address is 285 Meadowlark Drive, Winston-Salem.

The course is a predominantly flat out-and-back, with the first .1 being slightly downhill and the last .1 being slightly uphill, and utilizes the Muddy Creek Greenway.

Many of our runners find it's a great place for a PR and a nice easy course for the novice.

AID STATION - there will be one aid station on the course....at the turnaround.  It will have WATER ONLY.  We will also have water at the finish line.

The Helping Hand Project
 
Last year a group of Wake Forest University students attended the April $5K and set up a “bake sale” to raise funds.  That group was part of The Helping Hand Project (HHP).
 
HHP is a 501c3 nonprofit which leverages the power of 3D printing to provide children with specially designed, cost-free prosthetic devices and are located on six NC college campuses: WFU, WSSU, UNCC, ECU, UNCCH, and NCSU.  College students use their education and training to design, develop, and print the prosthetics, while also fostering a community of belonging by organizing community events that unite children with limb differences through education and support.
 
Emma Coltoff, TCTC member and WFU chapter president/founder had this to say:
 
“As you probably saw, HHP as a non-profit has a two-pronged approach to our mission that is part of every chapter's efforts. We have chapters at WFU, WSSU, UNC, NC State, UNC-Charlotte, and ECU.
 
1) creating 3D printed prosthetic hands, activity specific devices (i.e., violin bow holder, swim fins, writing instruments), and assistive technology (grocery bag holders, grip strengtheners, etc.)
 
2) creating and maintaining a support network for individuals with limb differences through biannual (twice a year) meetups.
 
All chapters also engage in STEM outreach in their local areas, teaching children about 3D printing and prosthetics, as well as general science/engineering. This is another great bonus activity we get to engage in as an engineering-based non-profit -- sharing our knowledge and our love of STEM!
 
Our WFU chapter adds to this existing set of goals with the following additional projects:
 
1) having a presence in the Triad area specifically -- most of HHP's other chapters are in the Research Triangle or Charlotte.
 
2) conducting novel research in the effectiveness and satisfaction with 3D printed prosthetics, which is a truly understudied area. Lots of people are making these devices but not many are studying how well they are used or last.
 
3) growing our organization's partnership with actual clinicians -- both so we can broaden our reach to individuals in need, and to learn from clinicians to make our products better.
 
For the most part, we have kept our budget extremely low (under $250 of expenditure per year) the past two years of operation, as we did not have much of a budget to work with. We have used this money to replace parts on our printer, get filament to print our products, and we just recently purchased a display stand (like the ones used in a museum) to create a display at the hospital for the public to be able to see our hands. In the future, we would love to be able to purchase new components for our printer or perhaps an additional printer to expand our capacity (varies, but one spool of filament is $40 and a new printer is usually $5-8K), provide food at some of our meetings for members to help with attendance & retention ($70/meeting depending on attendance), submit our work to conferences to share our knowledge (submission fees are around $40 + travel and conference registration fees.)”
 
 
 
Athletes can donate during registration or by clicking the DONATE button at the top.
 

No refunds, transfers, or deferrals are allowed for this race.

If the race is cancelled due to inclement weather, the race will be rescheduled for the third Tuesday of the month provided the timing crew is available.

BQ (Boston Qualifier) - "When you want to be the ultimate sponsor for a runner!"

PACERS - "Help runners reach their goal by setting the pace!"

AID STATION - "Aid stations help runners sustain a higher level of performance!"

CREW - "Supporting runners to reach their goals."

If you are interested in gaining more exposure for your business and would like to partner with the $5K Race Series and Twin City Track Club, please email tlwilmoth@gmail.com to discuss sponsorship opportunities.