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Luau 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Boone, NC (21)

Sat, May 23, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT

Location
Boone, NC
355 M.L.K. Jr. St, 28607
Type
RUN
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Join a luau-themed run in Boone, NC, offering 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances with a fun costume contest and finisher medals.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky
  • Festive

Great for: casual, fun-first runners, runners who like a competitive edge

Embrace a tropical spirit at the Luau 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon in Boone, NC. This themed event invites runners to enjoy an out-and-back course with a festive atmosphere. Participants can look forward to earning finisher medals and competing for awards, with a special nod to the best costume. It's a chance to blend a spirited run with a touch of island fun in a mountainous setting.

What to expect

  • Run an out-and-back course, completing multiple loops for longer distances.
  • Earn a finisher medal and compete for awards, including a prize for best costume.
  • Experience a festive luau theme in a mountainous area near Boone, NC.

Standout details

  • Luau theme
  • Best Costume award
  • Finisher Medals
  • Out-and-back course

Perks & features

  • Medal

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Distances & registration

3 options

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

  • 5K

    Sat, May 23, 8:30 AM EDT · From $33.80

    Opens Dec 30, 2020, 6:46 PM EST · Closes May 23, 2026, 4:30 AM EDT

  • 10K

    Sat, May 23, 8:30 AM EDT · From $49.70

    Opens Dec 30, 2020, 6:24 AM EST · Closes May 23, 2026, 4:30 AM EDT

  • 13.1 Miles

    Sat, May 23, 8:30 AM EDT · From $70.90

    Opens Dec 30, 2020, 2:52 PM EST · Closes May 23, 2026, 4:30 AM EDT

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The course

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  • Timed race
From the organizer

Race Information The race starts at 8:30 AM. Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts. All runners must register on RunSignup. No on-site registration.

5K & 10K Course (1.56M) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6082729063 The course is an out-and-back (3.11M) The 5K does the out-and-back one time. The 10K does the out-and-back two times.

Half Marathon & Marathon Course (1.64M) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6401735737/ The course is an out-and-back (3.28M). The Half Marathon does the out-and-back four times. The Marathon does the out-and-back eight times.

Course Time Limit 6 hours.

Finisher Medals https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php

Shirt and Gear Shop https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php

Best Costume https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php

Series Points https://usroadrunning.com/S.php

Awards https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php

Frequently Asked Questions and Information https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php

US Road Running https://usroadrunning.com

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