North Carolina · 5K · 500m
Back in the Day 5K
Back in the Day 5K is a 5K and 500m event held in Thomasville, North Carolina. It was last held on August 22, 2026 and is usually run in August; the next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Usually held
- August
- Location
- Thomasville, NC
Race details
- Last held
- August 22, 2026
- Usually held in
- August
- Location
- Thomasville, North Carolina
- Distances
- 5K, 500m
- Official website
- runsignup.com
About the Back in the Day 5K
We're turning the clock back to 1970. No...1980? 1990? We'll just say 19-something and invite you along for the run! Grab a friend and go back in time to run a race that will remind you that the good ole days aren't gone yet. You'll be stepping back on a high school campus running one of the fastest cross country courses around! (Be sure to check out the Course Info) We won't blame you at all if you even dress the part wearing attire from whatever decade you want to go back to. Heck, we'll even…
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Back in the Day 5K: common questions
- When is the Back in the Day 5K?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in August. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Back in the Day 5K held?
- In Thomasville, North Carolina.
- What distances does the Back in the Day 5K offer?
- 5K and 500m.
- How do I register for the Back in the Day 5K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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