3rd Annual Back Creek Presbyterian Church Harvest Run 5K , presented by Knox-Brown Women's Circle of Back Creek Church! All 5K proceeds will go to the following ministries: Life Choices Rowan, Rowan Helping Ministries, Christmas Support for Local Families, Children's Ministry, Continuing Women's Christian Education. The pancake meal benefits the North America (PCA) Disaster Response. Your participation helps reach so many others in our community! Come run, jog, or walk through the most beautiful areas in Rowan County!! Then enjoy amazing pancakes with sausage from the Back Creek Mexico Mission Team to benefit North America (PCA) Disaster Response (included with all race registrations - additional plates for sale for non-participants). When : Saturday, October 10 at 9:00 a.m. Where : Back Creek Presbyterian Church - 2145 Back Creek Church Road, Mt. Ulla, NC 28125 Cost : 5K - $30 if received before race day, $35 race day; Fun Run - $10 with optional $8 add on for race shirt, $15 race day with optional $8 add on for race shirt. Course : See map below. Enjoy beautiful, scenic, country views! Start in front of the church. Turn right onto Cemetary Church Road. Turn left onto Brown Road. Turn around across from Sunflower Field. Continue on Brown Road. Reach 1 mile before intersection of Cemetary & Brown. Continue on Brown through Back Creek Intersection. Turn around across from Sloop Barn Entrance. Reach 2-mile marker. Continue east on Brown Road to 3-mile marker near intersection of Back Creek & Brown. Turn left onto Back Creek. Veer right towards church road. Finish in front of church. Shirts : Dry Fit T-shirts to all runners and walkers in the 5k (guaranteed for those registered by September 25) and short-sleeve shirt optional for purchase with the fun run! Awards : Top 3 Overall Male & Female as well as top 3 in each age group Male & Female: 9 & Under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 & Over Fun Run (9 & Under): Top 3 overall Race-Day : Registration ($35-5k | $15-Fun Run without Shirt | $23-Fun Run with Shirt) & Check-In / Packet Pick Up: 8:00 a.m. - 8:55 a.m. Proceeds : All 5K proceeds will go to the following ministries: Life Choices Rowan, Rowan Helping Ministries, Christmas Support for Local Families, Children's Ministry, Continuing Women's Christian Education. The pancake meal benefits the North America (PCA) Disaster Response. Race Contact : For more information, please contact Brittany Chester at chester.bp@gmail.com Timing, scoring and distance : by Salisbury Rowan Runners .
Course & Travel Notes
The Back Creek Presbyterian Church Harvest Run 5K takes place on October 10th, 2026, in Mount Ulla, North Carolina, with the race starting at 9:00 AM—so you'll have plenty of daylight since sunrise that morning is at 7:25 AM. The venue sits at a modest elevation of 784 feet, which should feel pretty comfortable for most runners. If you're flying in, Concord-Padgett Regional Airport is just 18.7 miles away, making it a quick trip to the race. Pack layers for early October weather in the area, which typically sees highs around 72°F and lows around 46°F, though keep an eye on the forecast since there's about a 23% chance of measurable rain that time of year.
⛰️ 784 ft elevation☀️ Typically 72°F / 46°F · 23% chance of rain✈️ Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (USA) — 18.7 mi
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When is Back Creek Presbyterian Church Harvest Run 5K 2026 — Mount Ulla, NC?
Back Creek Presbyterian Church Harvest Run 5K 2026 — Mount Ulla, NC takes place on October 10, 2026. The race is held in Mount Ulla, North Carolina.
Where is Back Creek Presbyterian Church Harvest Run 5K 2026 — Mount Ulla, NC held?
Back Creek Presbyterian Church Harvest Run 5K 2026 — Mount Ulla, NC is held at 2145 Back Creek Church Road in Mount Ulla, North Carolina.
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