Good Samaritan 5K Run

20th Annual Good Samaritan Cross Training 5K

Get Excited as our 20th Annual Ministry Fundraiser offers Greenville their 12th Annual Cross Training 5K Race!!  Hope of Glory and CrossFit Greenville are proud to continue the challenging Cross Training 5K to benefit families throughout Pitt County. Please join us as we blend our Annual 5K race with Cross Training exercises into a beautiful course beginning at Uptown Greenville, towards the Town Common and back up 5th Street, running by East Carolina University.

GO Pirates!

Our race offers the option to runners to run a regular 5K or those who like to step up their fitness level can participate in the 6 cross training stations guided by coaches from CrossFit Greenville and Rebel Fitness.  These stations are placed throughout the 5K run and require a completion of specific exercises with multiple repetitions. Any weight exercises will be adjusted based on fitness level and weight requirements.  Heats will be used to separate beginner, intermediate, and advance cross training levels. Proceeds will help Hope of Glory Ministries in their mission to relieve burdens, empower families, and proclaim Christ throughout our community!

Race Initiative:

Hope of Glory Ministries was founded in 2001 as a 501 (c)(3) Christ‐centered community outreach ministry. A large focus of our ministry is helping those in Pitt County who live at or beneath the level of poverty. It is estimated that 21.4% of Pitt County residents live beneath the poverty level ($36,000 for household of 4). Based on US Census 2019 estimates, this translates into about 39,000 people. Our Community Food Co-op Program is moving families towards financial stability by providing healthy fresh and non-perishable foods twice a month. With an estimated $375 savings each month, families are paired with mentors and set goals to redistribute the saved money towards debts, an emergency fund or savings account.

Our 2025 Impact Report:

• Average household income of our Community Co-op families is $32,000.
• In 2024, The Community Co-op Program served 31 families and relieved $111,628 in grocery savings.
• 483 mentor/education hours attended by families
• 59 volunteer hours
• $13,950 invested by families into program
• $86,712 placed into savings accounts by families
• $137,771 was paid on debts by families

Times:

Pre-Registered race bag pick up will be offered Friday, October 23rd from 1pm-6pm at Hope of Glory Ministries.

Race-day registration/pre-registered check in will be 6:45am-7:45am under the tent at Race Headquarters at UBE’s back parking lot off Evans St.

5K Run/Cross Training 5K: 8am
Post-race Party: 10am-12pm

T-shirts:

All participants will receive a quality moisture wicking race t-shirt! Those who pre-registered by Sept. 20th are guaranteed their size. Those who register after Sept. 21st are not guaranteed their size.

Fees:

• EARLY BIRD Registration for Adult 5K and Adult Cross Training: $20 (July 7th - 31st)
• Adult 5K Pre Reg: $30 (August 1st - August 31st)
• Adult 5K: $35 (September 1st - Race Day)
• Cross Training 5K Pre Reg: $35 (August 1st - August 31st)
• Cross Training 5K: $40 (September 1st - Race Day)
• 5K Kids 6-12yrs: $15
• Under 6yrs:  Free

5K Awards:

• Prize and Medal will be given to TOP 3 M/F Overall Finishers
• Just Medals will be given Top 2 M/F in the following age groups:  13-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ (Top overall finishers not eligible for age group awards)

5K Cross Training Awards:

• Prize and Medal will be given to Top 3 M/F Overall Finishers
• Just Medals will be given Top 2 M/F in the following age groups:  13-15, 16-20, 21-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51+ (Top overall finishers not eligible for age group awards)

Race Day Parking:

Race day parking will be available in the public lot across from UBE, parking decks, and public spots on side streets.  No parking in the UBE parking lot, please.  

Course:

The run will begin at Uptown Greenville on Evans Street near The Scullery, head towards the Town Commons, travel down 1st St., back up 5th Street, running by East Carolina University and finishing at Uptown. Six Cross Training Stations will be located shortly before each mile split.
Water will be supplied at each mile marker. The course is USATF certified.

U.B.E. Post-race Party:

Sponsored by the Scullery
You’ve finished the race, so let’s celebrate!  Join us back at U.B.E. for awards! Then, head over to The Scullery and receive 20% off your meal purchase when you show your race bib! Valid October 24th ONLY.  Bring your friends and family for what’s sure to be a great time!

Join fellow runners on October 24, 2026 for the Good Samaritan 5K Run. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Greenville.