Pig Pounder Brewery 5k

Looking for a fun and challenging 5K in Greensboro, North Carolina? Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Pig Pounder 5K! This Sunday afternoon road race is held at the Pig Pounder Brewery, perfect for runners, walkers, and families. This USATF-certified 5K course offers a fast, flat route through Greensboro, making it ideal for personal records or an enjoyable first-time 5K experience. The race is part of the Trivium North Carolina Road Mega Medal Series, giving participants a chance to collect one-of-a-kind medals and be part of a larger racing challenge.

Whether you’re a seasoned runner or joining with friends and family, the Pig Pounder 5K delivers a family-friendly and stroller-friendly race experience with post-race refreshments, prizes, and a lively finish line celebration.

Why Run the Pig Pounder 5K

• USATF-certified 5K course in Greensboro – perfect for runners of all levels
• Family-friendly and stroller-friendly – ideal for kids, families, and beginners
• Post-race celebration with local beer and refreshments at Pig Pounder Brewery
• Custom race shirt and finisher medal for all participants
• Part of the Trivium North Carolina Road Mega Medal Series – earn collectible medals
• Convenient Sunday afternoon start time – sleep in, enjoy breakfast, and still race

The Pig Pounder 5K Greensboro is the perfect combination of running, community, and springtime fun. Whether you’re looking for a Greensboro 5K race, a family-friendly 5K in North Carolina, or a USATF-certified road race, this event has something for everyone. Register today to join the fun and be part of the 2026 Trivium NC Road Mega Medal Series!

The Pounder 5K utilizes the Latham Park Greenway and surrounding roads for this awesome Sunday afternoon race. The USATF certified course is challenging but fair with PR potential. Athletes will have volunteers and turn signs at every turn and 1 aid station on course. This course has become a fan favorite in Greensboro and is a great race for seasoned veterans and first timers alike! Run a PR or come out and walk, either way you will be able to celebrate with a Pig Pounder beer when you cross the finish line!

This is a course map on Strava. You can view the course and elevation, as well as download a GPX file from this link to use with your running watch. 

Michigan

Mega Medal Series

Prove It 5K/10K:  April 18, 2026 at the GM Milford Proving Ground in Milford, Michigan

Trenton Summerfest Half Marthon, 8K, & 5K:  June 27, 2026 at Elizabeth Park in Trenton, Michigan

Dearborn Decades 5K:  August 9, 2026 at Ford Field Park in Dearborn, Michigan

Run the 313 5K:  August 22, 2026 at Palmer Park in Detroit, Michigan

Growler Gallop Atwater 10 Mile & 5K:  September 27, 2026 at Atwater Brewery in Detroit, Michigan

Black Toenail Friday Half Marathon & 7.5 Mile:  November 27, 2026 at Proud Lake Rec Area in Commerce Township, Michigan

Trail

Winter Trail Fest (WTF) East Half Marathon & 5 Mile:  February 14, 2026 at Island Lake Rec Area in Brighton, Michigan

Winter Trail Fest (WTF) West Half Marathon & 5 Mile:  February 21, 2026 at Yankee Springs Rec Area in Middleville, Michigan

Carpe Diem Carpe Noctem Morning & Evening Half Marathon & 10K:  April 11, 2026 at Proud Lake Rec Area in Commerce Township, Michigan

Summer Trail Fest Ultra (STFU) 50 Mile, 50K, Half Marathon, & 5 Mile:  June 13, 2026 Sleepy Hollow Rec Area in Laingsburg, Michigan

Moonlight Bootlegger 5k:  May 9, 2026 at Maybury State Park in Northville, Michigan

Wolverine State 100 100M, 100K, 100M Relay, & 50K:  October 10-11, 2026 from Petoskey to Alpena in Northern Michigan

Road

Thumb Coast Ultra & Relay 50M, 50K, & 50M Relay:  April 25, 2026 from Harbor Beach to Caseville in Michigan's Thumb

Rock CF Thumb Coast Marathon, Half Marathon, & 5K:  November 8, 2026 from Caseville to Port Austin in Michigan's Thumb

North Carolina

Road Mega Medal Series

Only Fools Run Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K:  March 28, 2026 at Jaycee Park in Greensboro, North Carolina

Pig Pounder Brewery 5K:  April 12, 2026 at the Pig Pounder Brewery in Greensboro, North Carolina

Elm Street Run Festival:  May 9, 2026 at LeBauer Park in downtown Greensboro, North Carolina

Greensboro Distilling Speakeasy 5k:  June 13, 2026 at Greensboro Distilling Co. and SouthEnd Brewing in Greensboro, North Carolina

Greensboro Half Marathon, 5K, & 1 Mile:  November 21, 2026 starting at Battleground Ave in Greensboro, North Carolina

Trail Mega Medal Series

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Half Marathon & 5 Mile:  January 17, 2026 at Northeast Park in Gibsonville, North Carolina

Northern Trails 17 Mile, 10 Mile & 5 Mile:  March 7, 2026 at Northern Guilford High School in Greensboro, North Carolina

Owls Roost Rumble Half Marathon & 4 Mile:  April 25, 2026 at Bur-Mil Park in Greensboro, North Carolina

Triple Lakes Trail Race 40 Mile, Marathon, & Half Marathon: October 24, 2026 at Bur-Mil Park in Greensboro, North Carolina

Black Toenail Friday Half Marathon and 7.5 Miler: November 27, 2026 at Snow Camp, North Carolina

Multisport Mega Medal Series

Belews Lake Sprint Triathlon & Duathlon: April 18, 2026 at Belews Lake Marina in Stokesdale, North Carolina

Cammack Sprint Triathlon:  June 20th, 2026 at Lake Cammack in Burlington, North Carolina

High Point Sprint Triathlon:  August 8, 2026 at Oak Hollow Marina in High Point, North Carolina

Belews Lake Olympic Triathlon & Duathlon:  September 12, 2026 at Belews Lake Marina in Stokesdale, North Carolina

Nat Greene's Revenge Triathlon & Duathlon: October 3, 2026 at Lake Brandt Marina in Greensboro, North Carolina

Multisport

Northeast Park Duathlon:  February 28, 2026 at Northeast Park in Gibsonville, North Carolina

Trail

Groundhog’s Lap Race: January 31, 2026 at Haw River State Park, North Carolina

Moonlight Bootlegger 5K:  May 2, 2026 at Hagan Stone Park in Pleasant Garden, North Carolina

Carpe Diem Carpe Noctem Morning & Evening Half Marathon & 10K:  September 12, 2026 at Hagan-Stone Park in Pleasant Garden, North Carolina

Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra & Relay:  September 19, 2026 in Danbury, North Carolina

Road

Running of the Lights:  January 1st at Tanglewood Park in Clemmons, North Carolina

Blackbeard's Revenge 100 Ultra & Relay 100M, 100K, & 100M Relay:  March 21-22, 2026 in the Outer Banks in Corolla, North Carolina

Pennsylvania

End of the Road Half Marathon & One Tunnel 4 Mile:  October 24-25, 2026 on the old Pennsylvania Turnpike in Waterfall, Pennsylvania

West Virginia

Highball to Thurmond Ultra & Relay 50M, 50K, & 50M Relay:  May 17, 2026 in New River Gorge National Park, running from Montgomery to Thurmond, West Virginia

Check out this comprehensive athlete guide to answer any nagging questions you may have about the race. If you can't find an answer here, shoot us a message!

*Updated 2/6/2026

Chariot racing is for people with disabilities often referred to as adapted carriage driving or therapeutic carriage driving, where individuals with mobility limitations can participate in the sport using specialized equipment and support.  This can include teams of two or more participants with one athlete riding in the adaptive chariot, while one or more able bodied athletes push the chariot.

 
Note, each runner and rider should sign up separately to receive a shirt and a medal.  Trivium is not responsible for pairing runners and riders. Contact Becky at becky@triviumracing.com with questions.

If your team has 10+ members registered two weeks before race day, you’ll enjoy:

• A team tent set up by Trivium, featuring a banner with your club's name/logo
• Your registration packets, ready at the tent (skip packet pickup lines)
  •  In order for your race packet (shirt, bib, etc.) to be pulled and available at your club tent, you must be registered as part of the club by the Monday before the race at 11:59 pm EST.
• Food, drinks, and goodies waiting for your team.

Check the Club/Teams tab and see how many people your team currently has registered!  Questions about Club Benefits? Reach out to Delaney at delaney@triviumracing.com.
 

Pig Pounder Brewery 5K Club Competition

• All clubs, regardless of size, are part of the club competition.
• Awards go to the winning club
• All finishes count toward the 2026 Trivium Club Cup Competition

How Club Scoring Works at Pig Pounder Brewery 5K

• All finishers earn 1 point just for completing the race, so the more runners your team brings, the more you score.
• Age group placement earns additional points, with top finishers scoring up to 20 points (1st place) and down to 2 points (for 16th–20th).
• Overall podium winners (1st, 2nd, 3rd) earn double their age group points—for example, an overall 10K winner scores 41 points!
• Volunteers are a huge part of race day too, earning 5 points each for their club.

2026 Trivium Racing Club Competition

• All clubs who compete also earn points toward the Overall, 2026 Trivium Club Competition
• The Overall season winner will be treated to a club party and receive the club cup to proudly display for the next year!
• Points will start at 500 for first place and decrease by 50 points for each placement. (1st = 500, 2nd = 450, 3rd = 400, etc.)
• Clubs placing 11 – 20 will receive 25 points.
• Club placing 21 and up will receive 10 points.
   

Check out the full club cup schedule and how points are earned here:  https://triviumracing.com/cup-challenge/

Club Program

Love racing with your club/team with Trivium Racing?  Check out our Club Program!  Clubs receive a 10% discount code, a free race entry to raffle at run group, and can potentially partner to do more fun stuff!  Complete this form to request to participate.

Limited parking will be available on the surrounding streets.  Plan on leaving time to park at neighboring businesses that are closed on Sunday or at RED Cinema (1305 Battleground Ave Greensboro, NC 27408) and walk a few blocks to the starting line. Please do not park on any streets that are part of the course. 

Pig Pounder 5K offers a referral code program. This is a fun & easy way to get your friends to sign up to race with you, plus you get a little money back on your registration fee!

Referral incentives: 5K Participants: Refer 5 people who sign up to race and you get a $10 race registration refund

How does this work? Share your specific referral code link that you were given when you signed up to race. Once you get the 5 people to register using your code, you will get your registration refund. Start sharing your link today!

You can also locate your personal referral link by clicking this link for instructions.

To complete your virtual race and receive your finisher medal and shirt, follow these steps:

1. Run your 5k at a place and time of your choosing.
2. Track your time with a watch or fitness app.
3. Report your time on our results page by clicking "Submit Virtual Results". Results can be submitted anytime between March 1st and April 13th. Don't forget to share your virtual race selfies too! If you have trouble, here's a step-by-step guide!

Virtual packets will be mailed within 10 days from the race.   Please double check that your mailing address is correct on your registration before race day.  No packets will be available after April 30th.

Virtual participants are not eligible for awards. 

Any changes to virtual on or after race day will be subject a shipping charge.

5K Registration

• Custom Pig Pounder 5K Shirts (sizes not guaranteed within 2 weeks of race day)
  Finishers Medal: This race is part of the 2026 North Carolina Road Mega Medal Series!  All medals will connect magnetically to make one giant medal
• (2) Beer tickets for two 8oz Pig Pounder's Beer! (21 & over)*
• Race photos
• Live results
• Unique awards

5K - Under 21 Registration

• Custom Pig Pounder 5K Shirts (sizes not guaranteed within 2 weeks of race day)
• Finishers Medal: This race is part of the 2026 North Carolina Road Mega Medal Series!  All medals will connect magnetically to make one giant medal
• Race photos
• Live results
• Unique awards

Economy Registration

• Race photos
• Live results
• Unique awards

Virtual Registration

• Finishers Medal: This race is part of the 2026 North Carolina Road Mega Medal Series!  All medals will connect magnetically to make one giant medal
• Custom Pig Pounder 5K Shirts 

*Drink tickets are for those 21 & over and cannot be given to anyone under 21

Early Packet Pick Up: Friday, April 10, 2026

• 4:00pm-7:00pm at Pig Pounder Brewery, 1107 Grecade St., Greensboro, NC

Race Day: Sunday, April 12, 2026

• 11: 30 AM | Packet Pick up & Race Registration opens
• 12:45 PM | Packet Pick up & Race Registration closes
• 1:00 PM | Race Start Time
• 2:15 PM | 5k Awards
• 2:20 PM | Course Closes 

• The 5K will be chip timed by Trivium Racing
• Awards will be given to the 3 overall males and females
• Awards to the top 3 males and females in the following age groups: 19 and under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74,75-79, 80+
• Awards not picked up on race day will be subject to a $10 shipping fee. Awards will only be mailed 2 weeks from the event date.