The Landmark 5k
Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT
- Location
- Lincolnton, NC
- 129 E Pine st, 28092
- Featured distance
- 3.1 Miles
- Type
- RUN
Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.
At a glance
Run a 5K on a rail trail to support the vital preservation of historic Lincoln County landmarks, including Lincolnton's oldest brick building.
- Competitive
- For a Cause
Competitive
For a CauseGreat for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge
Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing
Join The Landmark 5K in Lincolnton, NC, a run dedicated to supporting historic preservation efforts in Lincoln County. This event directly benefits Lincoln Landmarks, Inc., a non-profit advocating for the region's historic architecture and facilitating preservation. Proceeds will specifically aid the rehabilitation of Pleasant Retreat Academy, Lincolnton’s oldest brick building, dating back to 1817. Participants will enjoy a 3.1-mile course starting and finishing at First Federal Park on the rail trail. All finishers receive a medal, and awards are presented to top overall and age group winners.
What to expect
- Run a 3.1-mile course on a rail trail, starting and finishing at First Federal Park.
- All finishers earn a medal, with awards for top overall and age group placers.
- Secure a guaranteed t-shirt by registering before March 28.
Standout details
- Supports historic preservation in Lincoln County
- Aids rehabilitation of Pleasant Retreat Academy (1817)
- Finisher medal for all participants
- Age-based pricing for students (17 and under)
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Vibe Check
Easygoing
EasygoingMixed surface + rolling terrain
- Rolling area
Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.
The course
- Mixed
- Rolling
- Timed race
From the organizer
“The Landmark 5K will directly benefit Lincoln Landmarks, Inc., a non-profit organization that advocates for historic preservation of Lincoln County, NC, promotes the historic architecture of our region, facilitates preservation easements and covenants for historic properties, provides preservation resources for owners, and endorses best practices for the rehabilitation and restoration of historic properties. As well, proceeds will go toward the rehabilitation of Lincolnton’s oldest brick building, Pleasant Retreat Academy, which was built in 1817 and still stands on the corner of East Pine and North Academy Street.”
The participants will gather at First Federal Park. The race will start and finish at the park on the rail trail.
Awards: 1st place Overall Male and Female 1st place in each age group Age Groups (Male and Female) 14 and under 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+ All finishers will receive a medal
Guaranteed t-shirt registration by March 28.
AGE BASED PRICING FOR ALL STUDENTS AT CHECK OUT (17 AND UNDER) $25
Packet Pickup will be Saturday morning from 6:30-7:30.
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