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Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (20)

Sat, May 16, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

Location
Winston-Salem, NC
285 Meadowlark Dr, 27106
Type
RUN
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Run with a tropical twist at the Luau 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon, featuring a costume contest and finisher medals in Winston-Salem.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky
  • Festive

Embrace the spirit of the islands at the Luau 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon in Winston-Salem, NC. This event invites runners to enjoy a themed race day, complete with a costume contest and finisher medals. The course features an out-and-back design, offering a straightforward path for all distances. Whether you're aiming for a personal best or simply soaking in the festive atmosphere, this race provides a unique opportunity to run with a tropical flair.

What to expect

  • Run an out-and-back course in Winston-Salem, with multiple loops for longer distances.
  • Earn a finisher medal to commemorate your achievement.
  • Participate in the best costume contest, embracing the Luau theme.

Standout details

  • Luau theme
  • Best Costume contest
  • Finisher Medals
  • Series Points eligibility

Perks & features

  • Medal

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Distances & registration

3 options

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  • 5K

    Sat, May 16, 8:00 AM EDT · From $33.80

    Opens Dec 30, 2020, 10:18 AM EST · Closes May 16, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT

  • 10K

    Sat, May 16, 8:00 AM EDT · From $49.70

    Opens Dec 30, 2020, 3:46 PM EST · Closes May 16, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT

  • 13.1 Miles

    Sat, May 16, 8:00 AM EDT · From $70.90

    Opens Dec 30, 2020, 6:28 AM EST · Closes May 16, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT

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The course

  • Rolling
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From the organizer

Race Information The race starts at 8:00 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/6687101419/ 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 Course (1.64M) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5984122486/ The course is an out-and-back (3.28M). The Half Marathon does the out-and-back four times.

Course Time Limit 3 hours and 30 minutes.

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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