Downtown Rocks and Runs 5K/10K

Downtown Rocks and Runs is an annual 5K and 10K race through Downtown Mount Airy that benefits United Fund of Surry which supports 26 local agencies in Surry County and Southern VA. The entire event is a kick-off for our annual United Fund campaign.

Race Date: August 9, 2025

Registration Fees

5K Individual, Team Fitness Challenge, and Corporate Participation Challenge
- Early Registration through 7/27: $35
- Standard Registration 7/28-8/9: $40
10K Individual and Corporate Participation Challenge
- Early Registration through 7/27: $40
- Standard Registration 7/28-8/9: $45

Fun Run: FREE for Kids 12 and under (no t-shirt); $10 w/shirt purchase. Shirts available through 7/28!

Online registration runs through August 9th at 7:30 AM.

Prior to July 28th, Participants may also complete a paper registration form at Reeves Community Center, 113 S. Renfro Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030.

Finishers will receive a finishers medal!

Runners registered by July 20, 2025 are assured an awesome event t-shirt and the best goodie bag around!

Run/walk individually or be part of a team --

5K or 10K Individual
Run the 5K or 10K and be eligible for individual awards, or join one of our 5K Team challenges below.
*Walkers and strollers are welcome in the 5K.*

5K Team Fitness Challenge
Sign up for the 5K Run/Walk as a team to qualify for the 5K Team Fitness Challenge award! The award is presented to the fastest team based on the average time of the top 5 team members. Team members also qualify for individual awards.
*To be included in the 5K Fitness Challenge, choose the 5K Run/Walk registration option and select the option to Create a New Team or Join an Existing Team during registration.

5K and 10K Corporate Participation Challenge
Show your company's pride and commitment to health and fitness. The organization with the highest number of Downtown Rocks and Runs 5K or 10K run/walk participants will receive a Corporate Participation Challenge trophy.

Choose the 5K Corporate Participation Challenge or 10K Corporate Participation Challenge registration option and create or choose your company team when registering to be included in the participation challenge.

Race Courses

The 5K and 10K courses are USATF certified

5K Course Map and Certification
10K Course Map and Certification

Recovery
An assortment of breakfast foods, fruit, and water will be available for the runners at the finish line.

Awards:

Overall Top Male and Female in the 5K and 10K win $250!
5K and 10K Individual Awards: Overall 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Male/Female and Top 3 Male/Female Age Divisions: 13 and under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+; based on gun time
Corporate Participation Challenge: Team trophy for the company with the highest number of Downtown Rocks and Runs participants in the 5K and 10K combined.
Fun Run (Kids 12 and under): All Fun Runners will receive a participation ribbon.
5K Team Fitness Challenge Award: Prizes for the fastest team finish - average time of the top 5 team members based on gun time.

The 5K and 10K races will have a gun start and chip timed finish. This means that all participants will have the same start time, and the finish time will be recorded as each runner crosses the finish line by reading the chip on the back of your numbered bib. The 5K race has a wide start line which enables all runners to get across the start line in a matter of seconds after the starting horn sounds. Timing services will be provided by Go! Sports Timing and Events.

The Fun Run will have a clock at the finish line, but individual times are not recorded for this event.

Event Policies:
*Race runs Rain or shine. Registration fees and bibs are non-tranferable.

*No pets are allowed with runners on the race course.

*Wheelchairs, baby strollers and joggers are permitted. On the greenway, please stay to the right at all times.

*Bandits are not allowed and will be removed from the race course.

*Bib numbers MUST be worn throughout the entire race on the front of the body and on the outermost article of clothing. Your race bib must be clearly visible at the start and finish lines. Anyone who does not comply may not receive a finsih time.

*Awards are based on Gun Time. Chip times will be provided.

*Anyone who runs off the course will be automatically disqualified. Watch for and listen to course attendants for directions. Know your race course before you run.

*Any runner who does not provide age verification upon request by a race official will be disqualified.

5K Course Records - Male

Year	Name	Location	Finish Time	Pace
2022	Steven Anderson	Stokesdale, NC	16:20	5:15
2017	Dave Wottle	Elkin, NC	16:25	5:17

5K Course Records - Female

Year	Name	Location	Finish Time	Pace
2019	Elle Elender	Greensboro, NC	17:50	5:45

10K Course Records - Male

Year	Name	Location	Finish Time	Pace
2023	Milan Tomlin	Charlotte, NC	33:10	5:20
2022	Milan Tomlin	Charlotte, NC	34:18	5:31

10K Course Records - Female

Year	Name	Location	Finish Time	Pace
2022	Gabriella Delay	Winston-Salem, NC	37:07	5:58
2021	Kate Sanborn	Raleigh, NC	38:35	6:13

Event Schedule

Early Packet Pickup
Friday, August 8
Noon - 6:00 PM
Mt Airy City Hall- Lobby
300 South Main Street
Mount Airy, NC 27030

Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup
Saturday, August 9
6:30 - 7:30 AM
In front of the Mount Airy Municipal Building, 300 S. Main Street, Mount Airy

10K Start - 7:45 AM

5K Start - 8:00 AM
Starting Line near the US Post Office Parking Lot on Cherry Street

Kid's Fun Run - 9:00 AM
In front of the Mount Airy Municipal Building

Race Awards - 9:15 AM
Presented in front of the Mount Airy Municipal Building

When & Where

Aug 9, 2025

Saturday

7:45 AM

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