Founders Day 5K Run/Walk
About this race
Kick off Founders Day with a little friendly competition at the Founders Day 5K Run/Walk! This fun event brings the community together to celebrate the town’s history while enjoying the outdoors. Runners, walkers, and friends of all ages are invited to lace up their sneakers and join the celebration. Whether you’re a seasoned runner chasing a personal record or someone who simply wants to enjoy a relaxed walk with neighbors, this event is designed for everyone.
Oh and don't forget come dressed in your very BEST, RED, WHITE & BLUE attire!! Awards will be given for the MOST PATRIOTIC!
Registration begins at 7:30am, race time at 8:30am.
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Running
Founders Day 5K Run/Walk
Benefiting the Peoples Impact Foundation
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Emory, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:34 AM and sets at 8:05 PM local time (CDT) in Emory on May 2, 2026 — 13h 31m of daylight.
Course
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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, 1 Emory event
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