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48th Annual Great Waldensian Footrace

Sat August 10, 2024 Valdese, NC 28690 US Directions

Events

5,000 Meter Run

$25 8:00AM EDT Price increases after July 31, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT

10,000 meter Run

$25 8:00AM EDT Price increases after July 31, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

$0 9:30AM EDT Registration ends August 8, 2024 at 8:00pm EDT

Place

312 Massel Avenue
Valdese, NC US 28690

Description

Come out to Valdese and join us for the 48th running of the Great Waldensian Footrace to celebrate the Festival of the Glorious Return. A long-running staple of the August race calendar, the Great Waldensian Footrace features a 5K, 10K, and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk, surrounded by the Historic Valdese Festival. All participants & guests are invited to take a cool, post-race swim in the Valdese Community Pool. Enjoy local crafts, food, and great entertainment throughout the day.

Day of race registration is available from 7:00am to 7:45am. Race entry fees are $20 through March 1st; $25 from March 2nd through July 31st; and $30 through August 8th. Race day entries are $35. Students may enter the 5K or 10K for $15 through August 8th. Entries received after July 20th cannot be guaranteed a tee shirt. Register early, claim your preferred tee shirt size, and save!

Awards

Awards will be presented immediately after the race to the top 3 Overall Male & Female finishers in the 5,000 meter run, 10,000 meter run, and 1 Mile Fun Run. 1 Mile Fun Runners must be aged 13 or under to be eligible for awards.

5K and 10K age group awards will be presented to the top 3 finishers (male and female) in each of the following divisions:  14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 and over. 

No duplication of awards.

 

Refund Policy

We're sorry, but registration fees are NON-REFUNDABLE and NON-TRANSFERABLE to another person or to a different year. We appreciate your understanding.

Race Contact Info

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Title Sponsors

The Title Sponsors of this year's event is Valdese Parks and Recreation.

 

Packet Pickup & Race Day Registration

Race packets will be available for pickup at the Valdese Community Center starting at 7:00am the morning of the race. Race day registration will also be available through 7:45am. If you are planning to register at the race, please arrive early: registration will close promply at 7:45am to ensure an on-time start!

 

Post-Race Activities

The Valdese Community Center pool will be available to all registered participants and their guests. Afterwards, please stay and enjoy the Historic Valdese Festival -- 

  • FUN
  • FOOD
  • MUSIC
  • ARTS
  • CRAFTS
  • RIDES

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