North Carolina · 5K · 10K · 1 Miles
Great Waldensian Footrace
Great Waldensian Footrace is a 5K, 10K and 1 Miles event held in Valdese, North Carolina. It was last held on August 8, 2026 and is usually run in August; the next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Usually held
- August
- Location
- Valdese, NC
Race details
- Last held
- August 8, 2026
- Usually held in
- August
- Location
- Valdese, North Carolina
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, 1 Miles
- Official website
- runsignup.com
About the Great Waldensian Footrace
Come out to Valdese and join us for the 50th running of the Great Waldensian Footrace to celebrate the Festival of the Glorious Return. A long-running staple of the August race calendar, the Great Waldensian Footrace features a 5K, 10K, and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk, surrounded by the Historic Valdese Festival . All participants & guests are invited to take a cool, post-race swim in the Valdese Community Pool. Enjoy local crafts, food, and great entertainment throughout the day. Day of race registrat…
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Great Waldensian Footrace: common questions
- When is the Great Waldensian Footrace?
- 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 Great Waldensian Footrace held?
- In Valdese, North Carolina.
- What distances does the Great Waldensian Footrace offer?
- 5K, 10K and 1 Miles.
- How do I register for the Great Waldensian Footrace?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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