Triad GO FAR Community 5K & Fun Run Presented by Novant (Spring )
About this race
Triad GO FAR Community 5K & Fun Run Presented by Novant Health (Spring 2026)
Get ready for a race day full of energy, celebration, and BIG finish-line smiles! The Triad GO FAR Community 5K & Fun Run Presented by Novant Health is more than just a race — it’s the exciting finale to an eight-week journey where children and families come together to celebrate health, confidence, and community.
Each spring, children from 40+ Triad schools and community clubs train with GO FAR to build endurance, learn healthy habits, and grow in positive character traits like perseverance, teamwork, and courage. Race day is their moment to shine — and you’ll feel the pride from start to finish.
Whether your child is taking on the full 5K or joining the fun in the one-mile Fun Run, this is an unforgettable experience designed especially for kids and families. From spirited cheer squads to a festive downtown atmosphere, the Triad GO FAR 5K is a race event like no other.
Participant Perks Include:
- Scenic courses through downtown High Point
- Loop-style course for easy viewing and cheering
- High-energy cheer squads all along the route
- High-quality GO FAR cotton t-shirt (when registered by the Early Bird deadline March 20th)
- Unique GO FAR finisher medal for all 5K runners
- GO FAR finisher token for one-mile Fun Run participants
- Plentiful course support to keep runners motivated and safe
- Free admission to race day family festivities
- Join us for a morning of movement, encouragement, and celebration — and help your child cross the finish line feeling stronger, prouder, and more confident than ever.
- Discounted Pro Soccer Tickets (only available for the May 16th, 7pm game)
🎟️ NOT RUNNING? Game-Only Tickets
Attending the Carolina Core game to support a runner—but not participating in the race?
Game-only tickets are not sold through Run Sign up and do not include race registration.
⇒ Purchase your $10 Carolina Core game-only ticket here:
Carolina Core Game Only Ticket Purchase
Let’s GO FAR, Triad!
Pick your distance
Running
GO FAR Club Member 1- Mile Fun Run ONLY
This registration option is for the 1-Mile Fun Run only. If you’d like to also purchase a discounted Carolina Core FC game ticket for this participant, please select the Fun Run + Game Ticket registration option using the appropriate link. Two Fun Run registration options are available: - Fun Run Only - Fun Run + Carolina Core FC Game Ticket
1 Mile Fun Run (1 mile Fun Run + Caroline Core Match Ticket)
Fun Run + Carolina Core FC Game Ticket This registration includes entry into the 1-Mile Fun Run and one discounted ticket to the Carolina Core FC match later that evening. If you are registering multiple family members, please be sure to select the Fun Run + Match Ticket option for each participant who needs a game ticket. Parents/guardians and additional non-running guests who would like discounted tickets should use the separate ticket option.
1 Mile Fun Run (Community Runners ONLY)
Not part of a GO FAR club? You’re still welcome to join us! This option is designed for guardians running alongside participants, homeschool families, and anyone in the community who wants to be part of the event. This is the 1 mile option. There is also a 5K option for community members.
GO FAR club members 5K ONLY
This registration option is for the 5K (GO FAR Club Members) only. If you’d like to also purchase a discounted Carolina Core FC game ticket for this participant, please select the 5K GO FAR Club Member + Match Ticket registration option using the appropriate link. 2 GO FAR Club Member 5K registration options are available: 5K Only 5K + Carolina Core FC Game Ticket
GO FAR club members 5K + Carolina Core Match Ticket
GO FAR club members 5K + Carolina Core FC Match Ticket This registration includes entry into the 5K and one discounted ticket to the Carolina Core FC match later that evening. If you are registering multiple family members, please be sure to select the GO FAR club members 5K + Match Ticket option for each participant who needs a game ticket. Parents/guardians and additional non-running guests who would like discounted tickets should use the separate ticket purchase link (if available).
5K (Community Runners ONLY)
Not part of a GO FAR club? You’re still welcome to join us! This option is designed for guardians running alongside participants, homeschool families, and anyone in the community who wants to be part of the event. This is the 5K community runner option. There is also a 1 mile option for community members.
Community Runners (5K + Match Ticket)
GO FAR Community Runner 5K + Carolina Core FC Match Ticket This registration includes entry into the 5K and one discounted ticket to the Carolina Core FC match later that evening. If you are registering multiple family members, please be sure to select the GO FAR Community Runner 5K + Match Ticket option for each participant who needs a match ticket. Parents/guardians and additional non-running guests who would like discounted tickets should use the separate ticket purchase link (if available).
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of historical conditions on this event's race dates in High Point.
Course
Route map and elevation profile
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in High Point
Find upcoming events by distance:
- High Point 5K Races 6 races
- High Point Running Calendar 2026 7 races
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, 8 High Point events
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