16th Annual Twinkle Toes 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run 2026 — Star, NC

RACE INFORMATION: Register Early! 5K Rates: Early Bird Rate: now – Nov. 30th = $25 Dec. 1st – 12th = $30 1 -Mile Fun Run Rates: Early Bird Rate: now – Nov. 30th = $20 Dec. 1st – 12th = $25 No extra charge for strollers. Entrants must be registered by November 27th to be guaranteed a t-shirt . Bandit runners are prohibited and will be removed from the race by law enforcement. Due to liability issues, no dogs or pets are allowed to participate. EVENT TIMING: Uwharrie Dash formerly Vac & Dash staff from Albemarle will time the race The 1-mile race will start promptly at 8:00 am and the 5K follows at 9:00 am. REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICK-UP INFORMATION: Each registered runner will receive a bag containing a t-shirt & other items. Bags will be available for pickup from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm December 11th, at Star Elementary School Gym. Bags may also be picked up the day of the race from 7:30 am – 8:30 am at the school. COURSE DESCRIPTION: Both races take place in a nice residential course in the town of Star. Course starts and ends at Star Elementary School on Cotton Creek Road. Water stations will be located at 1- and 2-mile markers and at the finish line. Race Course Map Race Course Map 2 AWARDS CEREMONY: Immediately following the race. AWARD CATEGORIES: Overall Male 1st, 2nd, 3rd place male Overall Female 1st, 2nd, 3rd place female Overall winners will not be included in the age category awards Individual Male and Female 1st, 2nd, & 3rd for each age category as follows: 9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+