***80's Flashback 5K registration and race bib/packet pick-up begins on Saturday August 1, 2026 at 8am. Race time starts at 9am (1-Hour Cut-Off Time) Awards ceremony will begin after the last racer crosses the finish-line *** Let's go back in time for a great cause! Join us as we raise funds for the Greenville Shriners Hospital during the annual 80's Flashback Weekend in Franklin, NC 100% of the proceeds from the event will be donated to The Shriners Hospital of Greenville, SC Awards ceremony will be held immediately following the race. Take a trip back to the 80's for nothin' but a good time for a GREAT cause! This is like for sure... going to be AWESOME! Make it a weekend of nothin' but a good time for a GREAT cause! 80’s Flashback Weekend: 11th Year Celebration Proceeds from the various events of 80’s Flashback Weekend will be donated to Shriners Children’s Greenville There will be raffle prizes, silent auction items, games/trivia (related to the AWESOME 80’s) & so much more! All of
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for August 1.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Franklin, NC.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
