Uwharrie Brewing Firehouse 5K & 1 Mile Run/Walk

Join us on Saturday October 3rd, 2026 at 9:00 am for the 2nd running of the Uwharrie Brewing Firehouse Walk/Run 5K and 1 Miler. All participants who sign up by October 1st will receive a Race T-Shirt.  All participants over 21 will receive a complimentary Uwharrie Beer at the end of the race, participants under 21 or who prefer a non alcoholic beverage will have a choice of soft drinks, Coffee, Tea or Lemonade.

This race will be celebrating the old Firehouse, the Firehouse red ale beer, Albemarle Fire Department and Fire Prevention Week (October 4th to October 10th).  The official theme for Fire Prevention Week 2026.

Packet Pickup will be On Oct 2nd at Uwharrie Brewing from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm.  There will also be a packet pick up the day of the race.

Runners, Walkers, and Strollers are welcome.

We will have Games, Face Painting, coloring books, FREE Ice cream and Fire Safety Demonstrations by the Albemarle Fire Department after the run, so plan to stick around afterwards.

This is a race for every pace...

Uwharrie Brewing Running Club 5k Walk/Run:

The 5k Run will be a timed event.

Custom Engraved Mugs will be awarded to the Top 3 Male and Female Finishers. Age Group winners will receive a Custom Designed medal. Age groups: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, Over 70.

Start and finish will be at Uwharrie Brewing

Race Route: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2936327?units=km

We are also offering a Virtual Option.  Your T-Shirt will be mailed to you.

Proceeds for the 5k will benefit the Uwharrie Brewing Running Club

H4G - 1 Mile Run/Walk Presented by Chris Watson:

Race Route: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3006987

1-Mile Run/Walk is a Non Timed Event

Prizes awarded to Top Finishers

Start and finish will be at Uwharrie Brewing

Proceeds for the 1 Mile Run/Walk will benefit H4G (Hungry for Gains).

Sponsors:

 

Race is rain or shine. No Refunds.

 

H4G 1-Mile Run/Walk: T-Shirt

5K Run/Walk: T-Shirt

Virtual 5K: T-Shirt