Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (42)
Oct 17Charlotte, NCHalf Marathon, 10K +1
Also a 5K, 40 mi from Run with the Bruins 5K Run/Walk, registration open
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Build my planThank you for joining the Lancaster community and supporting the Lancaster High School Cross Country team! Run with the Bruins is our annual 5k fundraiser. We're glad for you to join us!
This year, we will be hosting the fourth annual Lancaster County Championship Cross Country meet immediately following the 5k fundraiser. Stick around to watch these high school and middle school athletes compete!
Entry Fee and T-shirts
Until October 1st: $20 for adults (over 18), $10 for kids (18 & under - discount will apply at checkout). Includes a t-shirt!
After October 1st: T-shirt sizes and current design not guaranteed after this date.
Day-of pricing: $25 for adults (over 18), $15 for kids (18 & under).
Parking
All participants and spectators MUST park in the LHS Memorial Stadium Visitor's Parking Lot. No one will be able to park along Stadium Drive or the elementary school parking lot. Use the entrance from Colonial Drive and pay attention to our volunteers to ensure the safety of all our racers.
Packet Pick-up
Bibs and t-shirts will be available for pick-up the day of the race, starting at 8:15 am. Please arrive early to make this process smooth and timely!
Course Map
The course map is located on the race website at this link.
Awards
Top 3 male and female 5K finishers will receive prize money. Post-race refreshments will be available to all participants.
Awards will be presented around 9:45am. We will have the County Championships starting at 10:15am.
Results
Results will be posted to the race website by the afternoon on race day.
A special thank-you to our 2026 sponsors below!
Registration opens
May 10, 2026
Tier 1 ends
Oct 16, 2026
Registration closes
Oct 17, 2026
Race day
Oct 17, 2026
Tier 2 ends
Oct 17, 2026
1.5 Mile Walk (Untimed)
Tier 1, then $25 from Oct 17, 2026
$20
5k Run/Walk (Timed)
Tier 1, then $25 from Oct 17, 2026
$20
Registration openings and major changes, like a new date or a cancellation.
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Oct 17Charlotte, NCHalf Marathon, 10K +1
Also a 5K, 40 mi from Run with the Bruins 5K Run/Walk, registration open
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Also a 5K, 40 mi from Run with the Bruins 5K Run/Walk, registration open
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Also a 5K, 41 mi from Run with the Bruins 5K Run/Walk, registration open
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