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Back in the Day 5K

Sat, Aug 22, 2026, 7:30 PM EDT

Location
Thomasville, NC
East Davidson High School, 1408 Lake Rd, 27360
Type
RUN
Official registration

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At a glance

Embrace nostalgia at this retro-themed 5K, featuring a fast cross country course and a fun opportunity to dress up from your favorite decade.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky

Great for

  • College & Campus

Step back in time for the Back in the Day 5K, where the vibe is pure nostalgia. Runners are encouraged to embrace a retro theme, donning attire from their favorite past decade, with an award for the best-dressed participant. This event takes place on a high school campus, featuring what's described as one of the fastest cross country courses available. It's an opportunity to enjoy a spirited run with friends, celebrating the good old days on a unique and swift grass course.

What to expect

  • Run a 5K on a fast cross country course, primarily on grass.
  • Enjoy a unique retro theme, with encouragement to dress in attire from a past decade.
  • Compete for a best-dressed award, adding to the playful atmosphere.

Standout details

  • Retro theme: dress from your favorite decade
  • Award for best dressed
  • Fast cross country 5K course
  • Grass surface

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Distances & registration

2 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 500m

    Sat, Aug 22, 7:15 PM EDT · From $6.30

    Opens Apr 5, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT · Closes Aug 22, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT

  • 5K

    Sat, Aug 22, 7:30 PM EDT · From $22.20

    Opens Apr 5, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT · Closes Aug 21, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

Vibe Check

Steady Effort

Mixed surface + rolling terrain, warm-day exposure

  • Rolling area
  • Warm season

The course

  • Mixed
  • Rolling
  • Timed race
From the organizer

We're turning the clock back to 1970. No...1980? 1990? We'll just say 19-something and invite you along for the run! Grab a friend and go back in time to run a race that will remind you that the good ole days aren't gone yet. You'll be stepping back on a high school campus running one of the fastest cross country courses around! (Be sure to check out the Course Info) We won't blame you at all if you even dress the part wearing attire from whatever decade you want to go back to. Heck, we'll even encourage it and give an award for best dressed! Come join us, Back in the Day!

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