Roanoke Canal 5K

09/13/2025

It was a perfect morning for a race! Thank you to all that participated this year. We had a total of 109 register for the 5K and 1/2 Mile Fun Run/Walk! Already looking forward to another great run next fall!

09/08/2025

Still time to sign up for the Roanoke Canal 5K this Saturday!

Roanoke Rapids and Halifax County News from RRSpin

08/28/2025

Just a little over two more weeks until the 2025 Roanoke Canal 5K! New this year: the American Spirit Award for the runner that has the best patriotic outfit! Sign up today at https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/RoanokeRapids/TheRoanokeCanalHalfMarathonand8k

08/13/2025

Sign up today, and start planning out your best red, white, and blue attire!

Why don't Americans knock on doors?

Because FREEDOM RINGS!

Join us for the Roanoke Canal 5k and lets party like its 1776!

We have a special contest this year, with a really cool prize for the participant that is sporting the most patriotic outfit.

Will you be the one that takes home the American Spirit Award?

08/06/2025

Sign up today for the annual Roanoke Canal 5K and Fun Run! This year's theme will be the upcoming 250th anniversary of our country, and so we are encouraging runners to show off your patriotic swag on race day, with an extra award going to the best attire! Sign up at www.roanokecanal.com under "Events".

09/21/2024

We are ready for a great race day!!!

09/09/2024

New this year! Multiple selfie stations will be situated around the beautiful view of Roanoke Rapids Lake for you to show off after the race!! Sign up today at www.roanokecanal.com

09/07/2024

Sign up today at: www.roanokecanal.com

Roanoke Rapids and Halifax County News from RRSpin

08/14/2024

Sign up today for this year's Roanoke Canal 5K on September 21st!! https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/RoanokeRapids/TheRoanokeCanalHalfMarathonand8k

08/18/2023

Sign up for the Roanoke Canal 5k on September 16, 2023 at 10am. The canal is celebrating 200 years of completion and we are excited this year to use all proceeds from the race to replace the batteau exhibit in the locks at the Roanoke Canal Museum. This is a timed race, but we are also offering a 1/2 mile fun run/walk for anyone who would like to participate. To sign up: www.roanokecanal.com