Events

Sprint Stride or Stroll

Sat, May 16, 2026 • 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM


🏃‍♂️👟 Stallings Sprint, Stride, or Stroll 👟🚶‍♀️

Lace up your shoes and join us for Stallings Sprint, Stride, or Stroll—a fun, family-friendly 1-mile race day for all ages and abilities! Whether you’re sprinting for a personal best, enjoying a casual stroll, or cheering from the sidelines, this event is all about movement, connection, and community spirit.

Participants can run or walk the 1-mile course, and our youngest racers (ages 6 & under) can jump in with a 50-yard dash. No matter your pace, there’s a place for you here!

📍 Location: Stallings Municipal Park | 340 Stallings Rd, Stallings, NC 28104
🎟️ Admission: FREE (registration required)
🔗 Register here: https://stallings.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail...

🍴 Enjoy Local Favorites:
☕ Coffee Route
🍍 Smooth Monkey (açaí bowls & smoothies)

✨ Stop by the Atrium Tent for fun, interactive educational resources!

🏁 RACE OPTIONS

1-Mile Stride (Run – Competitive | Ages 7+)
For runners aiming to complete the mile in 10 minutes or less.
‼️ Please register for this race only if you plan to run competitively.

1-Mile Stroll (Walk/Jog – Family Friendly)
Perfect for families and participants of all paces. Strollers and wheelchairs welcome!

50-Yard Dash (Ages 6 & Under)
A quick burst of fun for our youngest participants!
👉 Kids registered for the dash are also welcome to join the stroll with family.

📋 EVENT DETAILS
‼️ Pre-registration required
🏅 All participants receive a medal
📅 Registration deadline: May 9th
👥 Participant limit: 175 (minimum 25)
🏆 Awards for 1st Place Male & Female in each age group/category
✔️ Each participant must be registered
✔️ Please select only ONE race category

⏰ SCHEDULE
(Subject to change — final details sent week of event)

8:00–8:45 AM – Check-in & Swag Bag Pickup
9:00 AM – Stride (Ages 13–17) (Line up at 8:55 AM)
9:15 AM – Stride (Ages 7–12)
9:30 AM – Stride (Ages 18+)
9:45 AM – Stroll
10:15 AM – 50-Yard Dash (Ages 6 & Under)
10:30 AM – Awards Ceremony

🎉 Don’t Miss Out!

Spots are limited and this event will fill up fast—so grab your friends, bring the family, and be part of a fun, active day in the Stallings community.

👉 Register today and get ready to sprint, stride, or stroll with us!

On Tuesday, January 6, 2026