50th Annual Great Waldensian Footrace
Events
| 5,000 Meter Run : 5K |
| 10,000 meter Run : 10K |
| 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk : 1 miles |
- Race Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026
- Start Time: 8:00 am
- Address: 312 Massel Avenue
- City/State/Zip:Valdese, North Carolina 28690
- Country: USA
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 registration is available from 7:00am to 7:45am. Race entry fees are $20 through March 1st; $25 from March 2nd through July 31st; and $30 through August 6th. Race day entries are $35. Students may enter the 5K or 10K for $15 through August 6th. Entries received after July 15th cannot be guaranteed a tee shirt. Register early, claim your preferred tee shirt size, and save!
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