Run for Joy
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
Oct, 2027 (TBD)
5k
Race Information
Run for Joy is a 5K run on a timed, relatively flat, partially out-and-back road course that starts and ends at Bailey Park in downtown Winston-Salem. The annual Run for Joy brings over 500 runners together, including over 200 additional virtual runners, and is one of the largest 5k race to be held in the city of Winston-Salem.
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Race Facts
Race Size: 100 - 500
Elevation: Fast and Flat
Course Type: Road
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: No
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