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  • Pioneer: $2,500

    • Social Media Recognition

    • T-Shirt Recognition

    • Banner at Start - Finish

    • Mile Marker Sign

    • Recognition at Turn Around - Water Station

  • Gold: $1,500

    • Social Media Recognition

    • T-Shirt Recognition

    • Banner at Start - Finish

    • Mile Marker Sign

  • Silver: $500

    • Social Media Recognition

    • T-Shirt Recognition

    • Mile Marker Sign

  • Bronze: $250

    • Social Media Recognition

    • Mile Marker Sign

5K RACE

Walk, run, or trot - we don’t care!

Start Time: 8:30am

Distance: 3.1 Miles

Cost: $30-$40 Race Entry Fee

FAMILY FUN RUN

Presented by: Smith & Jennings

Start Time: 8:00am

Distance: 1 Mile Loop

Cost: $15, Kids 12 & Under FREE

VIRTUAL RACE

Can't make it, but still want to support? No problem.

Start Time: Anytime, Anywhere!

Distance: Up to YOU!

Cost: $30 Race Entry Fee

Welcome to the 10th Annual 5 Before the Feast 5k & Family Fun Run!

Lace up on Thanksgiving Day, make memories, and make a difference! Sign up now—spots fill quickly, and all proceeds support the mission of the YMCA of High Point.

WHO:

All proceeds benefit the mission of the YMCA of High Point.

WHAT:

5 Before the Feast

Thanksgiving Day 5k & Family Fun Run

WHEN:

Thursday, November 27, 2025

Fun Run: 8am | 5k: 8:30am

WHERE:

Truist Point | Downtown High Point

301 N Elm. St, High Point, NC 27262

Event Details

Celebrate Thanksgiving with a fun, energetic start to your day at Truist Point in Downtown High Point, home of the High Point Rockers & Carolina Core FC. Whether running, walking, or trotting, everyone is invited—bring four-legged family members, too! All participants receive t-shirts and medals, 5k racers leading their age group receive a trophy.

Date

Thursday, November 27, 2025

Time

Fun Run, 8am; 5k Race, 8:30am

Where

Truist Point | Downtown High Point

301 N Elm Street, High Point, NC 27262

Register Early

Prices Increase Leading Up to Race Day!

Ready to Get Moving? Registration is Easy!

Visit RunSignUp to secure your spot. Registration fees increase as we get closer to Race Day!

Thank You to Our Sponsors!

A heartfelt “thank you” to all of our community partners for making this event possible!

Presented by:

Presenting sponsor Edward Jones logo in black text on a white background.

Family Fun Run Presented by:

Fun Run  presenter Smith & Jennings logo in black
Family posing for a picture wearing turkey hats, at a stadium, 5 Before the Feast
Woman running 5 Before the Feast Thanksgiving Day 5K and Family Fun Run

Interested in Becoming a Sponsor?

Support a signature community event and receive premium recognition. Sponsorships start at just $250; levels include Pioneer, Gold, Silver, and Bronze. Top sponsors are featured on event banners, shirts, social media, and other promotional materials. Your partnership helps fund essential YMCA High Point programs for local youth and families.

The Junior League of High Point, guided by its mission to advance women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training, is committed to breaking down barriers that hinder women from achieving success in the High Point community.

Can’t make it to the race but want to brighten the holidays anyway?

Shop our Amazon Wish List or drop off toys between November 1 - November 27 at any of the following locations:

Junior League of High Point HQ - The Briles House

1103 N Main St, High Point, NC 27262

Hartley Drive YMCA

150 W Hartley Drive, High Point, NC 27265

Stock + Grain Assembly Food Hall

275 N Elm St, High Point, NC 27262

The Junior League of High Point’s annual Holiday Toy Drive is back! Brighten the holidays for children ages 1-13 by bringing new, unwrapped toys on Race Day.

junior league of high point logo

Holiday Toy Drive

5BTF Turkey with Santa Hat

YMCA of High Point

The YMCA of High Point champions youth development, healthy living, and empowers local families through four branches: Hartley Drive Family YMCA, Carl Chavis Memorial YMCA, Carl & Linda Grubb Family YMCA, and Camp Cheerio. Your participation in and sponsorship of the race directly benefit programs for local children and neighbors in need.

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Lace up on Thanksgiving Day, make memories, and make a difference! Sign up now—spots fill quickly, and all proceeds support the mission of the YMCA of High Point.

YMCA of High Point's Mission: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

Copyright © 2025 YMCA of High Point, 5 Before the Feast. All Rights Reserved.

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