Celebrate five decades of running with Fleet Feet at The Big Run presented by Brooks. This community 5K on Global Running Day is all about summer vibes, shared memories and the kind of runner’s high that keeps you coming back. Register today for The Big Run and let the good miles roll! Event: June 3, 2026 Timed 5K - 6:30 pm Free Kids Run - 6 pm The first 300 registered in-person runners/walkers will get a medal, t-shirt, a locopop, and some goodies from our sponsors. We're excited to work with our local and national sponsors for this event! PACKET PICK UP: May 30th, 2026 - 10am to 2pm at Fleet Feet Carrboro June 3rd, 2026 - 10am to 12pm at Fleet Feet Ninth Street Kids Run: We will have a free and family friendly kid run starting at 6 pm! We'll do a shorter version of our run (~1 mile) and all kids will be given a medal! We'll have a quick check-in before the run around 5:55pm near the start/finish line. Family members are encouraged to run with their kids! Thank you! Parking : Parking
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The Big Run 5K presented by Brooks 2026 — Hillsborough, NC
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for June 3.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Hillsborough, NC.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
