Dirty Dozen 5K and Fun Run Obstacle Mud Run
About this race
Join us for the 8th Annual Dirty Dozen 5K and Fun Run Obstacle Mud Run on Saturday, September 12, 2026! Featuring a 5K course for ages 7 and up and a Fun Run for participants of all ages, this event promises muddy excitement and fun for everyone!
Whether tackling the 5K course solo or as part of a team or conquering the Fun Run course, participants will face exciting obstacles that challenge their strength, agility, and endurance. Proceeds from the Dirty Dozen 5K Obstacle Mud Run and Fun Run will support innovative YMCA health programs, including those benefiting cancer survivors and individuals managing chronic diseases, making a lasting impact in our community.
New for 2026: New Medals for 5K and Fun Run
Race Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
Registration: Registration opens on January 1, 2026
Location: Jerry Long Family YMCA
Race/First Heat Start Time: 7:30am (Fun Run) and 8:10am (5K)
Heats Start: Every 10 minutes
CLEMMONS OKTOBERFEST: 8:00am - 12:00pm
Are you from out of town? Out of town participants – please check out our accommodations in the Village of Clemmons to make your stay enjoyable!
Race Day Childcare
Free childcare is available for all YMCA of NWNC Members and Non-Member Volunteers. The cost will be $10 for Non-Members for children 3 months and older to age 10 from 6:30am to 12:00pm. Parents must pre-register for child care at the Jerry Long Family YMCA by calling Member Services at 336 712 2000 or click here for online registration.
Parents and guardians must reserve a spot by 7:00pm on Friday, September 11, 2026. Additional $5 fee for late registrations! If you have any questions, please contact Margaret Ramirez at m.ramirez@ymcanwnc.org
Non-Member Volunteers must register in-house for a discounted rate.
Questions? Contact dirtydozen5k@ymcanwnc.org
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Obstacle race
Individual
Team of Four
1 Mile Fun Run
Typical race-day weather
Based on 6 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Clemmons, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:01 AM and sets at 7:33 PM local time (EDT) in Clemmons on September 12, 2026 — 12h 31m of daylight.
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2026 results — Dirty Dozen 5K and Fun Run Obstacle Mud Run
Individual, 5K Overall · 370 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Royall III | 21:49 | 7:02 /mi |
| 2 | B. Royall | 23:30 | 7:35 /mi |
| 3 | Matthew Speas | 23:34 | 7:36 /mi |
| 4 | Caleb LeGrande | 24:31 | 7:55 /mi |
| 5 | Raphael Graves | 25:02 | 8:04 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
All results by year
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 11 Clemmons events
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