Greensboro Distilling Speakeasy 5k

Greensboro Distilling Speakeasy 5K – Night Race in Downtown Greensboro

Get ready for a unique 5K night race in downtown Greensboro! The Greensboro Distilling Speakeasy 5K is a USA Track & Field-certified 5K that offers runners, walkers, and families a fun and engaging evening of racing through the heart of Greensboro. Set against the backdrop of historic streets and city lights, this family-friendly night race combines the excitement of a competitive 5K with the lively atmosphere of a speakeasy-themed post-race celebration. Whether you’re chasing a personal best, enjoying a night out with friends, or introducing your kids to racing, the Speakeasy 5K is a one-of-a-kind experience you won’t want to miss.

Why People Run the Greensboro Distilling Speakeasy 5K:

• Nighttime fun – Experience the thrill of running under the city lights on a USATF-certified course.
• Downtown Greensboro course – A scenic route through the city streets that highlights the charm and energy of downtown.
• Family-friendly event – Open to all ages, making it perfect for runners, walkers, and youth participants.
• Speakeasy vibes – After the race, join us at our very own speakeasy featuring live jazz music, cocktails crafted with award-winning spirits from Fainting Goat Spirits, or a refreshing cold brew from SouthEnd Brewing.
• Custom finisher medal – Every participant earns a memorable medal, perfect for collectors and first-timers. Medal is also part of the North Carolina Road Mega Medal Series!
• Engaging community experience – Cheer on your friends, volunteer, or join as a spectator to be part of the excitement.
• Perfect for all fitness levels – Whether you’re a seasoned runner, new to 5Ks, or just looking for a fun night out, this race welcomes everyone.

The Greensboro Distilling Speakeasy 5K is more than a race—it’s a night of fun, community, music, and unforgettable memories. Sign up today to be part of one of Greensboro’s most unique 5K experiences!

The Speakeasy 5K takes places on roads on the southside of Greensboro using well lit, and well paved roads.  This nighttime road 5K is perfect in the summer as the days heat begins to bleed off.  The course is USATF certified (course map linked below).  While not flat, it is not overly challenging.  Athletes will have coned lanes when on busy roads, and full use of the roads on side streets.  The course is extremely well marked, managed by several volunteers and police at every intersection!  Racing fast, or going for a 5K walk, this is an awesome race course! 

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!

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 Priscilla priscilla@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.
 

Greensboro Distilling Speakeasy 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 Greensboro Distilling Speakeasy 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.
• This race is worth double points across the board—making it a huge opportunity to rack up a big score for your team.

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.

Save time on race day, plus get any last-minute items you need to have a successful race when you pick up your packet early!

• Date Friday, June 12th
• Time 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
• Location Fleet Feet Greensboro, 3731 Lawndale Dr, Greensboro, NC 27455

Present your bib at check out & receive a 10% discount! 

Greensboro Distilling Speakeasy 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 incentive 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 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.

• Run your 5k at a place and time of your choosing.
• Track your time with a watch or fitness app
• Report your time on our results page by clicking "Submit Virtual Results" at the top of the page. Results can be submitted anytime between May 15th and June 14th. Don't forget to share your virtual race selfies too!

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 June 30th.

Virtual participants are not eligible for awards. 

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

Regular Registration

• Medal: This race is part of the 2026 North Carolina Road Mega Medal Series! 
• Short-sleeved soft cotton blend in unisex or women's fit (sizes not guaranteed within 2 weeks of race day)
• USATF-certified 5k course
• Themed awards
• 2 Drink tickets (21 & over)*
• Race photography

Regular Registration (Under 21)

• Medal: This race is part of the 2026 North Carolina Road Mega Medal Series! 
• Short-sleeved Race T-shirt (sizes not guaranteed within 2 weeks of race day)
• USATF-certified 5k course
• Themed awards
• Race photography

Economy Registration

• USATF-certified 5k course
• Themed awards
• Post-race Party

Virtual Registration

• Short-sleeved Race T-shirt (sizes not guaranteed within 3 weeks of race day)
• Medals: This race is part of the Mega Medal series of 2026! 

Spectator Registration

• 2 Drink tickets (21 & over)*
• Commemorative glass

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

Early Packet Pick-Up Friday:

• 4:00 - 6:00 PM | Fleet Feet Greensboro: 3731 Lawndale Dr, Greensboro, NC 27455

Race Day Saturday:

• 6:30 PM - 8:45 PM | Packet Pick-up and Registration
• 9:00 PM | Race Start
• 10:00 PM (approximately) | Awards
• 10:15 PM | Course closes

This 5k is chip timed by Trivium Racing. 

Awards to the top 3 overall males and top 3 overall females. Awards to the top 3 males and females in the following age groups: 14 and under, 14-19, 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+.

Please stick around for the announcements of age group awards as we are unable to mail the award after the event and they will not be available for pickup.

The closest FREE parking is in the lot on the SW corner of S. Elm and Gate City Blvd. There will be limited parking at the Paid Lewis Street surface lot with entrance through Barnhardt St. only. There is also plenty of street and deck parking downtown.  Do NOT park where there are no parking signs on Lewis St as that is part of the course.