Ardmore RAH! 10K, 5K, Fun Run and Food Drive

What is the RAH?™

We’re glad you asked.

RAH! represents the celebration of an annual event with hundreds of runners and thousands of fans in the beautiful, historic neighborhood of Ardmore in Winston-Salem.

RAH! stands for Run Against Hunger because it’s a food drive with all net proceeds benefiting the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC, which assists food insecure and at-risk families and children right in our own neighborhoods.

RAH! is the sound of an entire community coming together to do something really worth cheering for. The race occurs the third Saturday in October, annually. 

The 2025 RAH! features a fun run (1 mile), a 5K, and a 10K. This race is designed for everyone, from lightening-fast runners and avid athletes to power walkers and first-time participants. You can complete this in person or virtually!

• All runners, walkers and wheelchair racers are welcome.

• Strollers are permitted.

• Pets are not allowed on the race course.

• Start times: The 10K will begin at 8:00AM. The Fun Run starts at 8:10AM. The 5K will begin at 9:15AM. Awards ceremony will follow the 5K. 

Please consider parking at Ardmore Baptist Church or Ardmore United Methodist Church. Both are located about 0.5 miles (~9 min) walk from Redeemer. 

The Ardmore RAH 5K and 10K races are sanctioned by USA Track & Field. 

To view turn-by-turn directions for each of the race courses, follow these links: Fun Run, 5K, 10K

The Second Helping Club

Looking for a bigger challenge? Sign up for the Second Helping Club by registering to run both the 5K and 10K race. A $15 discount is applied on the checkout page for participants who register for the 5K and 10K race. 

2025 Race Information: 

This year's Ardmore RAH! Fun Run, 5K and 10K race will have an option for everyone. Sign up for an in person or virtual race! 

Here's how it works...

Step 1. Register to run/walk the in person or virtual fun run, 5K or 10K and invite your friends to join!

Step 2. Pick up your race packet and t-shirt on Friday, October 17th at packet pick up from 3-7pm at Fleet Feet Winston Salem (278 Harvey St, Winston-Salem, NC 27103). Or pick it up on race day at Redeemer Presbyterian Church prior to 8am. Unfortunately, we are unable to ship packets/t-shirts if you are unable to come to the packet pick up/in person race. 

Step 3. If you registered for an in person event, join us at Redeemer Presbyterian Church for our in person event on October 18, 2025. Please consider parking at Ardmore Baptist Church or Ardmore United Methodist Church (both ~ 9 minute walk). Race day registration will start at 7am with the 10K starting at 8am. The 10K will start at 8AM, fun run will begin at 8:10AM and the 5K will begin at 9:15AM. If you signed up for a virtual event, run/walk the distance on our own and submit your time to be added to the Ardmore RAH results leader board. Post a picture of your run to Facebook or Instagram using #ardmorerah

Please note, virtual race results must be reported no later than midnight on Saturday, October 18th. You must be registered and have an assigned bib number to submit results.  Look up your bib number on your registration confirmation email or on the Find A Participant link above after registering.

Pricing: 

Registration opens July 1st. THE FIRST 50 RUNNERS TO SIGN UP FOR THE 5K and 10K RACES WILL RECEIVE THE LOWEST RATES!

Fun Run Fee: $15 until 09/21/2025, $20 after 09/21/2025

5K Race Fee: $30 for the first 50 runners then $35 until 09/23/2025, $40 after 09/23/2025, $45 after 10/14/2025

10K Race Fee: $35 for the first 50 runners then $40 until 09/23/2025, $45 after 09/23/2025, $50 after 10/14/2025

Please note, there is a small service fee for using this registration platform. 

Race T-Shirts:

T-shirts are guaranteed to participants registered before or on September 23rd! We hope to have enough shirts for all participants, but they will be given away on a first come basis at packet pick-up. Shirts not claimed by the start of the 5K will be sold for $10 each, with proceeds to be donated to the Food Bank. 

History

Members of Redeemer Church and the Ardmore Neighborhood Association founded the Ardmore 5K in 2001. Our goal was to strengthen the community by uniting for a meaningful cause: fighting hunger. More than $300,000 has been donated to Second Harvest Food Bank — $26,000 last year alone – which has provided more than 2 MILLION meals to our neighbors. In 2013, the addition of a 10K led us to rename the Ardmore 5K to the Run Against Hunger – the RAH! The expanded event has drawn more participants, generated more excitement and raised more money and awareness of the fight against hunger.

For the Virtual 10K, you can run the 10K race anywhere! If you would like to run the typical race course, please follow the directions below.

We have also created an "Ardmore RAH 10K" route on MapMyRun. Click here to go directly to the map!

Starting at 1046 Miller St. (Miller and Ardsley)

• Head south toward Silas Creek Parkway
• Right on Cherokee Lane
• Right on Magnolia St.
• Left on Westover Dr.
• Left on Bellview
• Turn around at 852 Bellview (Bellview & Maplewood) and head back to Westover Dr.
• Right on Westover Dr.
• Left on Magnolia St.
• Right on Queen St.
• Right on Melrose St.
• Right on Westfield Ave.
• Left on Magnolia St.
• Left on Elizabeth Ave.
• Right on Melrose St.
• Right on Rosewood Ave.
• Left on Magnolia St.
• Left on Westover St.
• Right on Melrose St.
• Right on Maplewood Ave.
• Right on Fairway Dr.
• Left on Magnolia St.
• Left on Lyndhurst Ave.
• Right on Melrose St.
• (At Hawthorne intersection, Melrose shifts to the right. Follow shift to the right as you cross Hawthorne and stay on Melrose St.)
• Left on Cherokee Lane
• Left on Miller St. to finish line

For the Virtual 5K, you can run the 5K race anywhere! If you would like to run the typical race course, please follow the directions below. 

We have also created an "Ardmore RAH 5K" route on MapMyRun. Click here to go directly to the map! 

Starting at 1046 Miller St. (Miller and Ardsley)

• Head south toward Silas Creek Parkway
• Right on Cherokee Lane
• Right on Magnolia St.
• (Follow curve to the right at Westover; then turn left to stay on Magnolia St.)
• Right on Queen St.
• Right on Melrose St.
• (At Hawthorne intersection, Melrose shifts to the right. Follow shift to the right as you cross Hawthorne and stay on Melrose St.)
• Left on Elgin St.
• Left on Miller St. to finish line

COVID PRECAUTIONS 2022

Updated: 04/14/2023

The following plans are preliminary and may be revised based upon government regulations and guidance from public health officials.

Packet Pickup – Participants are asked to maintain good spacing when picking up their race bib and t-shirt 

Starting Line –   Current plans are for one start per event.  Waves are not currently planned, but could be added if conditions change.

During Race – Water aid stations will be available on the course.  Cups will be well spaced and placed on tables for self serve.  

Finish Line – Participants will be required to clear the finish area after crossing the line.  

Post-race party and awards ceremony: We will be hosting our post race party and awards ceremony on the Hawthorne Grounds at Redeemer Presbyterian Church. Food and bottled water will be available for participants. Hand sanitizer will be available at the food tables. Sponsors will have booths for participants to visit. 

Restrooms - We will be utilizing the bathrooms in the front hallway of Redeemer. We will also have port a johns available for use. 

Volunteers – Volunteers will follow the same guidelines as participants.  Masks are optional. Gloves will be worn by volunteers while preparing food for the participants. 

Spectators – Spectators will be allowed on the course and should follow the same guidelines as race participants. 

COVID Supplies – Hand sanitizing stations will be located in several convenient locations at the race site.

We will be accepting food donations leading up to and on race day. Please consider donating non-perishable food items to the Ardmore RAH. The Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC will be collecting items on race day. If you would like to donate items prior to race day, please drop them off at Redeemer Presbyterian Church, 1046 Miller St, Winston-Salem, NC 27103. If you would like to have a food drive collection bin at your business on behalf of the RAH, please email ardmoreRAHinfo@gmail.com for more information or if you have any questions about the food drive. Thanks for donating! 

Estimated to be about 1 mile

For the Virtual Fun Run, you can run the ~1 mile race anywhere! If you would like to run the typical race course, please follow the directions below.

Starting at 1046 Miller St. (Miller and Ardsley)

• Head south toward Silas Creek Parkway
• Right on Cherokee Lane
• Right on Melrose St.
• Right on Elgin St.
• Left on Miller St. to finish line

Runners can register at packet pick up the Friday before the race at Fleet Feet Winston Salem or on Saturday at the Race Site. 

Packet Pickup and Registration from 3:00pm to 7:00pm on Friday before the race

Register and/or pick up bib numbers and race t-shirts on Friday, the day before the race at: 

Fleet Feet Sports Winston Salem

278 Harvey Street

(next to LA fitness on Stratford Road)

Winston Salem, NC 27103

336.722.8477

Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup from 7:00am to 8:00am on Race Day Saturday

Race Day Registration is available at the race site on race day Saturday beginning at 7:00am

Bib numbers and race t-shirts may also be picked up at the race site on race day Saturday beginning at 7:00am

Please note that Race Day Registration ends at 8:00am to allow time for data entry prior to the race start. 

The in-person Ardmore RAH 5K and 10K races will have chip recorded start and finish times. Results will be posted for both clock time and chip time, with the latter used for age group awards. The chip times are recorded by means of the RFID chip mounted on your numbered race bib.  Note:  PLEASE WEAR YOUR BIB ON THE FRONT OF YOUR SHIRT TO ALLOW A GOOD SIGNAL BETWEEN THE RFID CHIP AND READER.  

The USATF 5K and 10K Championship race will have a "gun start" and chip timed finish. This means that all participants will have the same start time and that the finish time will be recorded as each runner crosses the finish line. 

The One Mile Fun Run will have a clock at the finish line, but individual times are not recorded for this event.

Timing services will be provided by Twin City Track Club.  

Information for Sponsors/Exhibitors at this years Ardmore RAH!

We look forward to having our sponsors/exhibitors as part of our event. We will reserve space for you to set up a table in the post-race events area near refreshments and awards. We will provide you with two folding chairs and a 6 foot folding table. Tents are acceptable but not provided. 

A detailed layout with your specific location will be available when you arrive. We will have a volunteer directing you to the Hawthorne Grounds where you can unload.

Are you looking to promote your business in a positive way?

Sponsoring the Ardmore RAH!™ can be a tremendous opportunity for companies large and small. Not only will you be able to advertise your business to more than a thousand runners and fans, but you’ll also have the chance to get thousands of brand exposures in online and offline promotional materials leading up to race day.

There are three sponsorship levels of the RAH!: Platinum, Gold and Silver. All net proceeds benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC in order to help our neighbors in need. The commitment deadline for sponsors to be included in printed marketing materials is June 15.

Your sponsorship dollars help the RAH! achieve the greatest impact. We invite you to consider the options below and contact us to learn more, ask questions and, hopefully, become our partner!

Sponsorships may be purchased by emailing the race at: RAHsponsorships@gmail.com

Platinum Level $1500 and up

• Company logo on race t-shirt
• Company logo on event banner
• Company logo and link on race website
• Company logo in Food Bank newsletter (20,000 recipients)
• Dedicated/customized promotional post on social media
• Customized social media promotion with logo
• Option to operate booth for on-site promotions at race
• Option to provide promotional items in 5K and 10K race packets
• 5 free race registrations
• Support of the Food Bank

Gold Level $750 to $1499

• Company name on race t-shirt
• Company logo and link on race website
• Social media promotion with logo
• Option to operate booth for on-site promotions at race
• Option to provide promotional items in 5K and 10K race packets
• Support of the Food Bank

Silver Level $350 to $749

• Company logo and link on race website
• Option to operate booth for on-site promotions at race
• Option to provide promotional items in 5K and 10K race packets
• Support of the Food Bank

* If you’d like to support the RAH!, but can’t commit to one of our sponsorship packages, we gladly accepts other forms of cash or in-kind support that are not associated with being a sponsor. Contact us for details.

Please mail contributions with your contact information to:
Redeemer Presbyterian Church
Attn: Ardmore RAH!
1046 Miller Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27103

For more information, please contact:

RAHsponsorships@gmail.com or call us at 336.749.9330

Ready to sponsor this year's race? Sign up here!

Printed marketing materials will only include sponsors whose commitments are received by June 15, 2023. Sponsorships made after that date will be listed online only. All donations are appreciated, though, and will be accepted until race day.

Sign up to run with your family or friends! We hope you consider creating a team for this year's Ardmore RAH! Anyone can create a social team for the Ardmore RAH. You can create or join a team when you register or after you register. 

When you register 5 or more team members, each runner will receive $5 off their registration! The team option and discount are for 5K and 10K runners only. 

List of Current Teams

How to Create/Join Group/Team

Fun Run Awards

Finisher ribbons for all one-mile Fun Run participants are given out as runners cross the finish line. 

Ardmore RAH 5K and 10K Awards: 

5K and 10K Awards will be presented for the following categories:

Overall Male & Female (1st Place Only)
Age Groups (Top 3 each in Male & Female)
8 and under
9-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65 and up

Second Helping Club

Participants who run the 5K and 10K race will receive special recognition as part of the Second Helping Club. 

If you are not present to receive your award, we can make arrangements for you to pick up your award. They will not be mailed. Please email ardmoreRAHinfo@gmail.com if you believe you earned an award/medal and were not able to pick it up on race day. 

Please note, only "in person" racers will be eligible for awards.