Pig Pounder Brewery 5k
About this race
Looking for a fun and challenging 5K in Greensboro, North Carolina? Celebrate the 11th anniversary of the Pig Pounder 5K! This Sunday afternoon road race is held at the Pig Pounder Brewery, perfect for runners, walkers, and families. This USATF-certified 5K course offers a fast, flat route through Greensboro, making it ideal for personal records or an enjoyable first-time 5K experience. The race is part of the Trivium North Carolina Road Mega Medal Series, giving participants a chance to collect one-of-a-kind medals and be part of a larger racing challenge.
Whether you’re a seasoned runner or joining with friends and family, the Pig Pounder 5K delivers a family-friendly and stroller-friendly race experience with post-race refreshments, prizes, and a lively finish line celebration.
Why Run the Pig Pounder 5K
- USATF-certified 5K course in Greensboro – perfect for runners of all levels
- Family-friendly and stroller-friendly – ideal for kids, families, and beginners
- Post-race celebration with local beer and refreshments at Pig Pounder Brewery
- Custom race shirt and finisher medal for all participants
- Part of the Trivium North Carolina Road Mega Medal Series – earn collectible medals
- Convenient Sunday afternoon start time – sleep in, enjoy breakfast, and still race
The Pig Pounder 5K Greensboro is the perfect combination of running, community, and springtime fun. Whether you’re looking for a Greensboro 5K race, a family-friendly 5K in North Carolina, or a USATF-certified road race, this event has something for everyone. Register today to join the fun and be part of the 2027 Trivium NC Road Mega Medal Series!
Pick your distance
Running
5K
5K - Under 21
This registration is for those under 21 ONLY! They will not receive drink tickets, therefore have a lower price for their registration.
5k - Economy Package
This is the option for those who would like to race, but not receive a finisher's medal, beer tickets, or race shirt.
5K - Chariot Runner
Please note this division is intended only for agape athletes running alongside or pushing the chariots.
5K - Chariot Rider
Please note this division is intended only for agape athletes riding in the chariots.
Virtual 5k
Want to complete the whole Mega Medal, but you’re going to miss one of the races? Select the Virtual Race option and complete the race distance on your own time. Send us confirmation that you did so by race day and we will have your race packet (shirt and medal) mailed to you the week following the race.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 11 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Greensboro, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:51 AM and sets at 7:49 PM local time (EDT) in Greensboro on April 11, 2027 — 12h 58m 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, 55 Greensboro events
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