Rescue Run 5K
About this race
**TAKE A STAND WITH EVERY STEP: Because in the fight for our Children, Retreat is not an option!**
Every day, predators target our children. Every hour, another innocent life is changed forever. On August 22nd, YOU can help make a difference!
Join The Invictus Project's Fourth annual 5K Rescue Run and become part of the front line defending our community's most vulnerable. This isn't just a race—it's a movement. When you lace up your shoes, you're fighting one of the darkest, fastest-growing criminal enterprises targeting our children.
Your presence sends a powerful message: Not in our community. Not on our watch.
Bring your colleagues. Rally your neighbors. Unite your friends. Together, we aren't just raising awareness—we're building an army of protection around the children who need us most.
**Business owners: Your sponsorship doesn't just support an event—it declares your commitment to protecting children in our community. Contact us today to learn how your business can stand with us at Whitney@theinvictusproject.org
*Critical deadline: Register by July 30th to secure your participant swag bag. After this date, supplies and sizes cannot be guaranteed.*
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The Rescue Run 5k
Join us for our second annual Rescue Run hosted by The Invictus Project! Last year you all showed up to support the work to keep our children safe from exploitation and trafficking! This year we are asking you to do the same!! Except now, we need you to BRING A FRIEND! This event will be a timed 5k run/walk, but wait there's more! We will also have live music, food trucks, and community resources to educate and advocate for our children. If you ran in this race last year, you have an opportunity to register early at a discount, so don't delay! Check your email for details! *Are you a business owner? We are currently working on business sponsors for this event and we would love to share with you the benefits of sponsoring this event! Send us an email at whitney@theinvictusproject.org. Spots are limited. ALL PROCEEDS GO TO FURTHER THE CAPABILITIES OF OUR LAW ENFORCEMENT TO PROTECT OUR CHILDREN FROM ONLINE PREDATORS!
Virtual Rescue Run 5k
We are so excited you are choosing to support protecting our children right where you are! Please register early to ensure your t-shirts arrive in time!
Typical race-day weather
Based on 4 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Asheboro, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:43 AM and sets at 8:00 PM local time (EDT) in Asheboro on August 22, 2026 — 13h 16m of daylight.
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2026 results — Rescue Run 5K
The Rescue Run 5k · 199 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wil Mahan | 19:21 | 6:14 /mi |
| 2 | Tim Coats | 20:07 | 6:29 /mi |
| 3 | Jordan Beebe | 20:38 | 6:38 /mi |
| 4 | Nino Ramirez | 21:08 | 6:48 /mi |
| 5 | Josiah Kelly | 21:13 | 6:50 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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- 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, 8 Asheboro events
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