Run to Empower Entrepreneurs 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run 2026 — Concord, NC

Date
November 7, 2026
Location
Concord, NC
Venue
4001 Stough Rd
Start Time
9:00 AM
Entry Fee
$10.00 – $35.00
Events
5K Run/Walk, 1-Mile Fun Run
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The Run to Empower Entrepreneurs 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run takes place at 4001 Stough Rd in Concord, North Carolina. The event offers a 1-mile distance option for runners of all levels. The race starts at 9:00 AM on November 7, 2026. Entry fees range from $10 to $35 depending on registration timing and options selected. This event provides an accessible distance for runners looking for a shorter racing experience or those introducing themselves to organized running events. The 1-mile format works well for family participation or as a warm-up before tackling longer distances later in the season.

From the Race Organizer
The Mission Not just a race. A movement. Every step fuels a founder. Every mile you run, walk, or cheer through fuels the Freedom In Me Business Showers' mission — helping entrepreneurs start, grow, and sustain successful businesses. We connect new businesses to people and resources through training, coaching, community, cash awards, and access to funding and capital. The Run to Empower Entrepreneurs 5K turns wellness into economic mobility — and it takes the whole community to move the movement. What We Provide Training & Coaching — Practical business education for founders at every stage. Grow & Sustain — Playbooks and mentorship to build lasting businesses. Wellness to support long-term health and agility Cash Awards & Capital — Access to funding, cash awards, and capital partners. Community & Connections — Rooms of resources, buyers, and champions of your work. Run to Empower Entrepreneurs 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run is a family-friendly community event created to bring runners, walkers, youth, families, small businesses, wellness partners, vendors, and community supporters together for a purpose bigger than the finish line. Hosted by Freedom In Me Business Showers, this event supports our mission to help entrepreneurs start, grow, and sustain successful businesses through training, coaching, resources, community connections, cash awards, and access to funding and capital. Whether you are running the full 5K, walking with friends, joining the 1-mile fun run, bringing your family, forming a team, shopping with local vendors, or simply showing up to support entrepreneurs, every step helps move a small business forward. Join us on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Frank Liske Park in Concord, NC, as we run, walk, connect, and empower entrepreneurs together.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Run to Empower Entrepreneurs 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run 2026 — Concord, NC?

Run to Empower Entrepreneurs 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run 2026 — Concord, NC takes place on November 7, 2026. The race is held in Concord, North Carolina.

Where is Run to Empower Entrepreneurs 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run 2026 — Concord, NC held?

Run to Empower Entrepreneurs 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run 2026 — Concord, NC is held at 4001 Stough Rd in Concord, North Carolina.

Where can I find hotels near Run to Empower Entrepreneurs 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run 2026 — Concord, NC?

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