Uwharrie Brewing Firehouse 5K & 1 Mile Run/Walk

Uwharrie Brewing Firehouse Walk/Run 5K & 1-Mile Saturday, October 3, 2026 | 9:00 AM Uwharrie Brewing Parking Lot 121 N. 3rd Street Albemarle, NC 28001 Start & Finish: Uwharrie Brewing Join us for the 2nd Annual Uwharrie Brewing Firehouse Walk/Run 5K & 1-Mile — a family-friendly celebration of fitness, community, and our local fire service tradition. This special event honors the historic firehouse, celebrates Uwharrie Brewing Firehouse Red, supports the Albemarle Fire Department, and kicks off Fire Prevention Week (October 4–10, 2026). Fire Prevention Week 2026 theme, “Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging Is a Superpower,” focuses on lithium-ion battery charging safety. Whether you’re racing for a personal best, walking with friends, pushing a stroller, or cheering from the sidelines — this event is truly a race for every pace. Registration Perks Race T-Shirt included for all participants registered by October 1, 2026Participants 21+ receive a complimentary Uwharrie Brewing beer after the raceUnder 21 or prefer non-alcoholic? Choose from soft drinks, coffee, tea, or lemonadeRace Day Fun (Stay After the Finish!) The finish line celebration is part of the experience. Enjoy: FREE Sno-Biz Shaved Ice Games & Family ActivitiesFace Painting by Vicki GallowayColoring BooksFire Safety Demonstrations by the Albemarle Fire DepartmentCommunity celebration at Uwharrie BrewingUwharrie Brewing Running Club 5K & 1 Milw Run/Walk The 5K is a professionally timed event and welcomes both runners and walkers. Awards Custom engraved mugs awarded to the Top 3 Male and Female Overall FinishersCustom-designed medals for Age Group WinnersAge Groups 14 & Under15–1920–2930–3940–4950–5960–6970+ 5K Course: Click Here for 5K Course Virtual 5K Option Can’t join us in person? Register for the Virtual 5K and complete your miles wherever you are. Your race shirt will be mailed directly to you. Giving Back 100% of proceeds from the 5K support: Local Fire Prevention initiativesFree Smoke Detector programsFire Extinguisher distributionSupport for the Uwharrie Brewing Running Club H4G 1-Mile Run/Walk Presented by Chris Watson Looking for a shorter distance? Join the 1-Mile Run/Walk — a fun, non-timed event open to all ages and abilities. Non-Timed EventAwards for Top FinishersStart & Finish at Uwharrie Brewing Proceeds from the 1-Mile support H4G (Hungry for Gains). 1-Mile Course: Click Here for Course Packet Pickup Friday, October 2Uwharrie Brewing4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Race Day packet pickup will also be available. Important Information Runners, walkers, and strollers welcomeEvent held rain or shineNo refunds Sponsors: Fire Chief Level Lowes - Albemarle Uwharrie Bank Captain Level First Bank Cody Huneycutt - NC House Friendly Chevrolet Hoists Direct LLC Lieutenant Level Race 2 Adventure Firefighter Level Course Records: Overall Record - Mikayla Jones - 18:42.5 Top 3 Males: Andrew Guazzerotti - 18:43.5 William Richardson - 20:35.9 Joseph Korzelius - 20:50.3 Top 3 Females: Mikayla Jones - 18:42.5 Karmyn Russell - 24:02.0 Shana Barclay - 25:30.7 Thank you to our amazing sponsors for helping make this event possible.