03Jun
The Big Run 5K - Virtual
Running
- Distance
- 5K
- Start time
- 00:00
- Entry fee
- $30.00
The Big Run 5K presented by Brooks
Hillsborough,
North Carolina,
United States
Event took place
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Date
03 Jun, 2026
Races
4 distances
Entry fee
$30.00 – $40.00
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Website
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The Big Run 5K presented by Brooks
About the event
Celebrate what makes running fun — high-fives, adrenaline and good friends. Come hang with Fleet Feet on Global Running Day, run a breezy 3.1 miles and make The Big Run an epic party. Sign up now (endorphins included).
The first 300 registered in-person runners/walkers will get a medal, t-shirt, a locopop, and some goodies from our sponsors. We're excited to work with our local and national sponsors for this event!
PACKET PICK UP:
- May 30th, 2026 - 10am to 2pm at Fleet Feet Carrboro
- June 3rd, 2026 - 10am to 12pm at Fleet Feet Ninth Street
Kids Run:
We will have a free and family friendly kid run starting at 6 pm! We'll do a shorter version of our run (~1 mile) and all kids will be given a medal! We'll have a quick check-in before the run around 5:55pm near the start/finish line. Family members are encouraged to run with their kids! Thank you!
Parking:
Parking is available in the Hillsborough Public Parking Deck behind the Weaver Street Market (please do not park in the lot in front of Weaver Street Market). You can then walk over to the start line at the Eno River Farmer's Market Pavilion (144 E Margaret Lane).
Submitting Virtual Results:
For those who are running and walking with us virtually you can complete your 5K anytime between 6/3/2026 and 6/3/2026. Please upload your results to our RunSignUp page here. Click the Submit Virtual Results button and you can search for your registration by name or by email.
Global Running Day Kick-Off Run:
We're starting Global Running Day off on the right foot with a fun and FREE 3.1 miles run/walk on June 3rd at 7 am at Fleet Feet Carrboro. Come celebrate this holiday with your community. This fun run/walk is free however, if you'd like to receive The Big Run t-shirt and medal you can register for the Virtual Race for $30. All paces and all people are welcome!
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Races offered
03Jun
FREE Global Running Day Morning Run/Walk
Running
- Distance
- FREE Global Running Day Morning Run/Walk
- Start time
- 07:00
- Entry fee
- $0.00
03Jun
Kid's Run
Running
- Distance
- 1 Miles
- Start time
- 18:00
- Entry fee
- $0.00
03Jun
The Big Run 5K presented by Brooks
Running
- Distance
- 5K
- Start time
- 18:30
- Entry fee
- $40.00
Weather history
3-year monthly averages for June in Hillsborough.
Temperature18.7° / 29.7°
Feels like19.2° / 30.1°
Sunshine hours11h 49m
Rainfall2.2 mm
Snowfall—
Wind9.3 km/h (Light breeze)
Humidity69.7%
Max UV indexVery High (8.0)
Sweat lossHigh
Course conditionsHard and dry surface
Sunrise05:59
Sunset20:34
About Hillsborough
Learn more about the host city, Hillsborough.
Hillsborough is an incredibly historic town in North Carolina, important to the history of the state. Easily accessible from nearby Durham and Chapel Hill, it has a cute historic downtown and a "small town" feel.
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