Stanly County Running Events

09/28/2026

Good morning runners. If you’re looking for some company on your Monday evening runs -join the Locust running club. They meet Monday nights at 6:30 PM between the library and Locust City Hall- paces range anywhere from six minute mile to a 12 minute range. Everyone is welcome a& some people even enjoy walking! Just show up.

05/24/2026

Need Motivation to Move Forward over the Summer? Check out the Vac & Dash 250-Mile Summer Challenge:

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CuHHUfHcj/

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03/16/2026

Thank you for your support! We loved having you at our race !
Thanks for treating our runners to festive green drinks!!

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03/16/2026

What a fun day! Thank you to all runners, Sponsors, volunteers! Check your emails for links to race results!!

Hope you Lucky Leprechauns sleep tight tonight!!

03/15/2026

Race day registration is still on!

get your green on ! Beat the leprechaun! See you soon.!

https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Locust/VacDashLocustLuckyLeprechaun5KRunWalk

03/13/2026

This will be your last chance to get Girl Scout cookies in Stanly County help support one of our local troops. They’ll be at The Lucky Leprechaun race on Sunday, March 15 at 3 PM.

https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Locust/VacDashLocustLuckyLeprechaun5KRunWalk

03/07/2026

Have you spotted this gal around Locust yet? ☘️ She’ll be running the Lucky Leprechaun 5K next Sunday… and if you beat her to the finish line you win FREE pizza!

Register today!
https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Locust/VacDashLocustLuckyLeprechaun5KRunWalk

12/30/2025

Wanted to let everyone know that the first-ever Gobble Gobble raised over $1,200 for the Stanly County Christian Ministries Community Table!

This would not have been possible without the incredible support of our community—thank you to everyone who participated, volunteered, donated, and cheered us on. Your generosity will help provide meals and support for those in need right here in Stanly County.

We’re so grateful for all of you and hope to see you back next year as we make this an annual tradition! 🦃💛

12/01/2025

LAST chance to save before the Locust Elfie 5K this Sunday!
Use code CYBER25 at checkout and grab your spot before prices pop back up. 🎄🏃‍♂️✨
Let’s make this the most magical race yet!