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Run the Branch 5k

calendar_today 09 May, 2026

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About the Event

Lace up your running shoes and join us for the 4th Annual Run the Branch 5k! Participants will begin walking, jogging, or running at Municipal Park and head down Sam’s Branch Greenway and back.

We will be offering a Tot Trot for children ages 6 and under. Participants will participate in a short (0.1) untimed run across the event lawn and back. All participants will receive a ribbon. Tot Trot will take place at 9:45


Tot Trot:
Cap at 50, ages 6 and under
No registration fee – optional t-shirt option if registered by April 15, $10
Youth small – Youth large


Registration:
Early Bird $40 by April 15; $55 April 16 – Race Day
 
Awards:
Top 3 overall male and female runners. Awards are 11 & under, 12-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & over.
 
Giveaway: 
Race registration includes t-shirt. Sizes include Youth - S, M, L, Adult - S, M, L, XL, XXL. Must register by April 15 to guarantee t-shirt size.
 
Packet Pickup:

Packet pickup will be available at the following locations:

Deep River Brewing Company
700 W Main Street #102
Clayton, NC 27520

Thursday, May 7th
5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.


Packets will also be available for pick up on race day! Please look for the Clayton Parks and Recreation tent which will be located on the Caterpillar Stage.
 
 ***Unfortunately, we cannot allow animals on the race course.

Races Offered

5k

May 09, 2026

straighten

Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

09:00

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$40.00

Tot Trot (Ages 6 & under)

May 09, 2026

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Distance — 176 Yards

terrain

Type — Running

timer

09:45

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$0.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Clayton.

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 15.5° / 25.3°
wb_sunny 14.6° / 25.0°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 10.6 /
water_drop 71.8%

About Clayton

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Clayton is a town in Johnston County, North Carolina, United States, and is considered a suburb of Raleigh. As of 2020, Clayton's population was 26,307, up from 16,116 at the 2010 census. By 2024, the town's estimated population was 30,621. Much of that growth can be attributed to the town's proximity to the Research Triangle area and access to major highways such as I-40 and US 70.

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