🏃♀️ Run With Compassion 5K 🏃♂️ Join us for a fun and meaningful race at the Starmount High School cross country course! This chip-timed run/walk is perfect for school-age kids, families, and youth groups to train together and cross the finish line in support of moms in need. All proceeds go to Compassion Care Center, helping raise awareness and provide free, life-affirming services to our community. Let’s run with purpose—because every step makes a difference! The Run With Compassion 5K Run/Walk is a chip-timed race that takes place at Starmount High School Cross Country Course (2516 Longtown Road, Boonville, NC). The Pastor Dash – Is Your Pastor Faster? This year’s Run With Compassion 5K Run/Walk comes with an extra burst of fun – the Pastor Dash! We’re inviting pastors from local churches to go head-to-head in a lighthearted sprint to see who takes home the title of “Fastest Pastor.” It’s a short race, but it’s sure to bring big laughs, friendly competition, and a great opportunity for our community to cheer on the leaders who inspire us every week. Pastors – we need you on the starting line! Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just in it for the fun. Lace up, bring your church family to cheer you on, and let’s find out once and for all… Is Your Pastor Faster? TO BE ASSURED OF A T-SHIRT, YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER by 12:00 noon on Friday 11/6/2026. This guarantees that you get an awesome newly designed T-Shirt for your collection!! Event details and schedule Race Day Schedule (11/21/2026): 7:00-8:30am - Race Day registration and packet pickup continues at Starmount High School (2516 Longtown Road, Boonville, NC) 8:30am - Pastor Dash Start 9:00am - 5K Start 9:55am - Awards Ceremony Race Pricing 5K Race Youth Runners (under age 19) $25 till 11/6 Adult Runner $30 till 11/6 All Runners after 11/6 - 11/21 Race Day $40 Group Rate 12 or more runners $20 entry: Contact Stevie Johnson to get group registered! Waivers must be completed for all participants when registering Awards Overall Male & Female Winners - 1st, 2nd, 3rd Places Masters Male & Female (40+) - 1st Place 6 & Under Male & Female - 1st, 2nd, 3rd Places 7-9 Male & Female - 1st, 2nd, 3rd Places 10-12 Male & Female - 1st, 2nd, 3rd Places 13-15 Male & Female - 1st, 2nd, 3rd Places 16-18 Male & Female - 1st, 2nd, 3rd Places 19-35 Male & Female - 1st, 2nd, 3rd Places 36-55 Male & Female - 1st, 2nd, 3rd Places 56 & Up Male & Female- 1st, 2nd, 3rd Places
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When is Run With Compassion 5K 2026 — Boonville, NC?
Run With Compassion 5K 2026 — Boonville, NC takes place on November 21, 2026. The race is held in Boonville, North Carolina.
Where is Run With Compassion 5K 2026 — Boonville, NC held?
Run With Compassion 5K 2026 — Boonville, NC is held at Starmount High School in Boonville, North Carolina.
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