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Cantaloupe 5k

Sat, Jul 11, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT

Location
Norlina, NC
101 Ridgeway - Drewry Road, 27563
Featured distance
3.1 Miles
Type
RUN
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Experience a flat, USAT&F certified 5k, a beloved summer tradition in Norlina, NC, perfect for setting a new personal best.

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The Cantaloupe 5k invites you to its 12th annual summer run in Norlina, NC. This classic event features a rural and flat 5k route, certified by USAT&F, starting and finishing near the Ridgeway Volunteer Fire Department. Runners can pick up their race packet the evening before or on race day morning. Register by July 1st to ensure you receive a commemorative t-shirt.

What to expect

  • Run a flat, USAT&F certified 5k course.
  • Enjoy convenient packet pickup options the evening before or on race morning.
  • Receive a guaranteed t-shirt when you register by July 1st.

Standout details

  • USAT&F certified 5k course
  • Rural, flat route
  • 12th annual summer classic
  • Guaranteed t-shirt (register by July 1st)

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The course

  • Flat
  • Timed race
From the organizer

Join us for the 12th running of this summer-time classic.  The rural and flat 5k route, a USAT&F certified course, starts and ends near the Ridgeway Volunteer Fire Department.

Late Registration and Packet Pick-up:   Runners who want to pick up their race packet on Friday evening, can do so at the race site.  RD Tommy Tucker will be at the community building and will have t-shirts and bib numbers available from 5 to 7 this evening.  Race-day registration and packet pickup will be Saturday morning beginning at 6:00 a.m.

Please make sure you register by July 1st to guarantee your t-shirt!

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