St. Paul 5K, 1 Mile Color Run, & Family Fun Day 2026

The race.

On October 10, 2026, St. Paul American Coptic Orthodox Church hosts a 5K run/walk and 1-mile color run (ages 5+) at WakeMed Cross Country Course in Cary, NC. Check-in and registration begin at 8:00 am, with the 5K starting at 9:00 am and the color run following afterward. The 5K includes a t-shirt, medal, and post-run refreshments, while the 1-mile color run includes a t-shirt and refreshments. Finishers in the 5K by age bracket may earn Dick's Sporting Goods gift cards, and the first 20 runners to raise $500 receive vendor swag bags. A family fun day features food trucks, bounce houses, face painting, yard games, volleyball, and a 100-meter dash. Register by September 30 to guarantee your t-shirt. Proceeds benefit St. Paul American Coptic Orthodox Church.