Eagle Strut 5K Run/Walk 2026 2026 — Rocky Mount, VA

Date
September 12, 2026
Location
Rocky Mount, VA
Venue
700 Tanyard Road
Start Time
8:00 AM
Entry Fee
$25.00
Events
Eagle Strut 5K
Includes
T-Shirt
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The Eagle Strut 5K Run/Walk 2026 is a 1-mile running event held in Rocky Mount, Virginia on September 12, 2026. The race starts at 8:00 AM at 700 Tanyard Road. Entry costs $25.00. This shorter distance makes it accessible for runners looking for a low-key event or those training alongside walkers in a community setting. Check locally for details on course terrain, aid stations, and post-race amenities before registering.

From the Race Organizer
The senior class at Franklin County High School in Rocky Mount, VA proudly announces the 16th annual Eagle Strut Race to take place Saturday September 12, 2026 at 8:00 AM. The Eagle Strut is a 5K race that takes runners around the beautiful and historic town of Rocky Mount. The 5K course is a perfect introduction to running for novice runners while still providing enough of a challenge to keep advanced runners interested. Proceeds for the race help fund the FCHS Class of 2027 in order to help offset senior activity costs and provide aid to our seniors who are most in need. No refunds will be given. Shirt size can only be guaranteed if registering before 8/14! Packet pickup will be the morning of the race, September 12 at 6:30 AM and end at 7:45 AM. Participants who wish to sign up on the morning of the event can still sign up on RunSignUp! Participants should park in the Law parking lot (between the high school and the Rocky Mount Smokehouse). A special THANK YOU to our 2026 race sponsors seen below! Interested in sponsoring? Please contact Prentice Sargeant ( prentice.sargeant@frco.k12.va.us )! 2025 RACE RESULTS: Click Here!

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Eagle Strut 5K Run/Walk 2026 2026 — Rocky Mount, VA?

Eagle Strut 5K Run/Walk 2026 2026 — Rocky Mount, VA takes place on September 12, 2026. The race is held in Rocky Mount, Virginia.

Where is Eagle Strut 5K Run/Walk 2026 2026 — Rocky Mount, VA held?

Eagle Strut 5K Run/Walk 2026 2026 — Rocky Mount, VA is held at 700 Tanyard Road in Rocky Mount, Virginia.

Where can I find hotels near Eagle Strut 5K Run/Walk 2026 2026 — Rocky Mount, VA?

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