Run Kenan
About this race
Run Kenan 5K & Fun Run
Lace up your running shoes and join us for the 1st Annual Run Kenan 5K & Fun Run in beautiful, historic Kenansville, North Carolina!
Whether you're an experienced runner chasing a new personal best, a casual jogger, or a family looking for a fun morning together, Run Kenan is for you. Our scenic course winds through the heart of Kenansville, featuring rolling hills, historic landmarks, and the charm of one of eastern North Carolina's most welcoming small towns. The course offers enough challenge to keep seasoned runners engaged while remaining fun and achievable for participants of all ages and abilities.
More than a race, Run Kenan is an opportunity to make a difference. All proceeds benefit the international mission teams of Kenansville Baptist Church, helping share the hope of the gospel and make disciples around the world.
After you cross the finish line, stick around to celebrate with fellow runners, enjoy refreshments, and be part of a growing community tradition.
Come run. Come serve. Come make a difference.
We can't wait to see you at the starting line!
Registration:
5K
- $40 through August 29th
- $50 August 30th until race day
Fun Run
- $10 through race day
Awards:
- Top Overall Male
- Top Overall Female
- Top Male and Female in each age group: under 18, 18-40 and 40+
Giveaway:
The 5K registration includes as race shirt. Shirts will be available for purchase for Fun Run participants.
Pick your distance
Running
1-Mile Fun Run/Walk
5K
Race-day daylight
We have no recorded weather for Kenansville yet, but sunrise and sunset follow from the venue and the date.
The sun rises at 6:52 AM and sets at 7:23 PM local time (EDT) in Kenansville on September 12, 2026 — 12h 30m of daylight.
Course
No course map published yet.
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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 Kenansville event
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