Race to the River 2026

SPENCER – The fifth annual Race to the River 5K will take place on October 17 at 9:00 a.m. In-person registration for the race and the Medicine Take-Back Event will start at 8:00 a.m. The 20-mile Ride to the River will begin at 8:30 a.m., and the 7-mile ride will begin at 8:45 a.m. The finish line will be at the Yadkin River Park Trailhead, where trolleys (sponsored by Novant Health) will be available to bring participants back to Spencer Town Park for the Race to the River Festival. The festival will have the Fun Run, food trucks, a bike rodeo, and the award ceremony.

All proceeds from the race will benefit the Spencer Community Garden.