Westerwood 5K

Race Information

The Westerwood 5K is on November 8, 2026 at 2:00pm and welcomes all runners, joggers, walkers, and - new this year - chariot racers! This event takes participants on a unique tour of historic Westerwood. Sites include the mural of Bollywood actress Madhubala, Guilford County’s oldest house, the Fairmont Street bridge, the Westerwood roundabout, the Lake Daniel Greenway, and of course, the start and finish at the Double Oaks house, which is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Register today for the following benefits:

Westerwood 5K t-shirt (long sleeve option available) - guaranteed for registrations through 10/9/2026

Customizable bib with your name - for registrations through 10/9/2026

Chili, bread, and a beer or beverage at our post-race party

Support two great local charities, BackPack Beginnings and Greensboro Urban Ministry 

Run, jog, or walk through the beautiful, historic Westerwood neighborhood

Awards for overall, masters, and age group winners

Inspirational and humorous displays on the race course

Music at the start line and and along the race course

Great vibes of Westerwood in the fall!

THE MORE THE MERRIER!

Sign up as a team with 10 or more participants by 10/25/2026 and enjoy these perks day of the race:

Tent supplied near the start line, labeled with your group/team name

Participant packets ready and waiting for you under the tent to avoid the line on race day

Runner snacks to keep you fueled and ready

Westerwood 5K Race Charities

You can donate to BackPack Beginnings and Greensboro Urban Ministry.

Westerwood 5K Race Sponsors

We couldn't put on such a great race without the support of our sponsors. Click on the sponsor links to check them out!!

Awards

There will be awards for top three male and female overall and age group winners, top masters male and female, and top two chariot racers. We will have more details on awards on race day!

On Course Entertainment 

There will be music at the start line and along the 5K course. 

On Course Displays and Signs

There will be many on course displays and signs to keep you inspired!

Water Stops

Located approximately at miles 1 and 2 of the 5K course. Water will also be provided at the finish line.  

Packet Pickup and Race Day Details

Early Packet Pickup

We STRONGLY encourage you to pick up your race packet on Saturday, November 7 to avoid race day delays.

Saturday, November 7 from 11:00am - 2:00pm

Fleet Feet, 3731 Lawndale Dr, Greensboro, NC US 27455

Race Day Registration, Packet Pickup and Race Start/Finish, Post Race Festivities

Sunday, November 8 from 12:30pm - 1:30pm. Contactless mobile phone self-registration available on race day!

Down Home North Carolina (Double Oaks house), 204 North Mendenhall Street, Greensboro, NC 27401

Teams with 10+ entries as of October 25 will have their packets available in their tent on race day! You can skip packet pick up and go directly to your tent on Sunday. 

Race Line Up and Start Times

1:45pm - Line up at start line for pre-race announcements

1:57pm - Chariot 5K start

2:00pm - Westerwood 5K start

Race Day Parking

Parking is available at First Baptist Church parking lot, 1000 W. Friendly Avenue, Greensboro, NC 27401