About This Race

The 50th Annual Great Waldensian Footrace takes place in Valdese, North Carolina, to celebrate the Festival of the Glorious Return. A staple of the August race calendar, it features a 5K, 10K, and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk surrounded by the Historic Valdese Festival. All participants and guests are invited to a post-race swim in the Valdese Community Pool and to enjoy local crafts, food, and entertainment throughout the day.

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5,000 Meter Run, 10,000 meter Run: T-Shirt

Awards

Awards to top 3 overall male and female in 5K, 10K, and 1 Mile Fun Run; top 3 in each 5K and 10K age group division

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Packet Pickup

Race packets available for pickup at the Valdese Community Center starting at 7:00am race morning; race day registration through 7:45am

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5,000 Meter Run
Out and back course, starting and finishing at the Valdese Community Center, off Carolina Avenue. race|result timing & scoring. Expect high temperatures and high humidity. The course is not USATF certified.
$25.00
Increases Jul 30
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10,000 meter Run
Out and back course, starting and finishing at the Valdese Community Center, off Carolina Avenue. race|result timing & scoring. Expect high temperatures and high humidity. The course is not USATF certified.
$25.00
Increases Jul 30
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1 Mile Fun Run/Walk 1m
The One Mile Fun Run is free. Only those participants aged 13 and younger are eligible for an award. Start time is approximate; the actual start time is immediately following the conclusion of the 5K & 10K races. Expect high temperatures and high humidity.
$0.00
Increases Aug 06
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