Uwharrie Brewing Firehouse 5K & 1 Mile Run/Walk

Uwharrie Brewing Firehouse Walk/Run 5K & 1-Mile

Saturday, October 3, 2026 | 9:00 AM

Uwharrie Brewing Parking Lot

121 N. 3rd Street

Albemarle, NC  28001

Start & Finish: Uwharrie Brewing

Join us for the 2nd Annual Uwharrie Brewing Firehouse Walk/Run 5K & 1-Mile — a family-friendly celebration of fitness, community, and our local fire service tradition.

This special event honors the historic firehouse, celebrates Uwharrie Brewing Firehouse Red, supports the Albemarle Fire Department, and kicks off Fire Prevention Week (October 4–10, 2026).  Fire Prevention Week 2026 theme, “Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging Is a Superpower,” focuses on lithium-ion battery charging safety.

Whether you’re racing for a personal best, walking with friends, pushing a stroller, or cheering from the sidelines — this event is truly a race for every pace.

Registration Perks

Race T-Shirt included for all participants registered by October 1, 2026
Participants 21+ receive a complimentary Uwharrie Brewing beer after the race
Under 21 or prefer non-alcoholic? Choose from soft drinks, coffee, tea, or lemonade
Race Day Fun (Stay After the Finish!)

The finish line celebration is part of the experience.

Enjoy:

• FREE Sno-Biz Shaved Ice 
• Games & Family Activities
• Face Painting by Vicki Galloway
• Coloring Books
• Fire Safety Demonstrations by the Albemarle Fire Department
• Community celebration at Uwharrie Brewing
• Uwharrie Brewing Running Club 5K & 1 Mile Run/Walk

The 5K is a professionally timed event and welcomes both runners and walkers.

Awards

Custom handcrafted awards to the Top 3 Male and Female Overall Finishers
Custom-designed medals for Age Group Winners
Age Groups

• 14 & Under
• 15–19
• 20–29
• 30–39
• 40–49
• 50–59
• 60–69
• 70+

5K Course:

Click Here for 5K Course

Virtual 5K Option

Can’t join us in person? Register for the Virtual 5K and complete your miles wherever you are. Your race shirt will be mailed directly to you.

Giving Back

100% of proceeds from the 5K support:

• Local Fire Prevention initiatives
• Free Smoke Detector programs
• Fire Extinguisher distribution
• Support for the Uwharrie Brewing Running Club

H4G 1-Mile Run/Walk

Presented by Chris Watson

Looking for a shorter distance? Join the 1-Mile Run/Walk — a fun, non-timed event open to all ages and abilities.

Non-Timed Event
Awards for Top Finishers
Start & Finish at Uwharrie Brewing

Proceeds from the 1-Mile support H4G (Hungry for Gains).

1-Mile Course: 

      Click Here for Course

Firefighter Challenge 5K

Participants are required active firefighters and are required to wear Turnout gear to compete in this category. Turnout Coat and Pants with or without liners, Helmet, and Gloves. Footwear is up to the participant. It is suggested to not wear turnout boots.  The winner of this challenge will receive $200.00. 2nd Place will receive $100.00.  It will be Chip Timed.  Pricing for this event is discounted for our Firefighters.

Packet Pickup

Friday, October 2
Uwharrie Brewing
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Race Day packet pickup will also be available.

Important Information

Runners, walkers, and strollers welcome
Event held rain or shine
No refunds

Sponsors:

Fire Chief Level

   Lowes - Albemarle

   Uwharrie Bank

   PLP - Preformed Line Products

Captain Level

   First Bank

   Cody Huneycutt - NC House

   Friendly Chevrolet

   Hoists Direct LLC

Lieutenant Level

   Race 2 Adventure

   Starnes Bramlett Jewelers

   Stokes Construction

Firefighter Level

    Eddie Wall - State Farm Insurance

    Carolina Health Solutions

    Albemarle Sweet Shop

Course Records:

  Overall Record - Mikayla Jones - 18:42.5

   Top 3 Males: 

           Andrew Guazzerotti - 18:43.5

           William Richardson - 20:35.9

           Joseph Korzelius - 20:50.3

    Top 3 Females:

           Mikayla Jones - 18:42.5

           Karmyn Russell - 24:02.0

           Shana Barclay - 25:30.7

Thank you to our amazing sponsors for helping make this event possible.

 

H4G 1-Mile Run/Walk - No T-Shirt: T-Shirt

5K Run/Walk - With T-Shirt: T-Shirt

Firefighter Challenge - Turnout Gear Required - With T-Shirt: T-Shirt

Virtual 5K: T-Shirt