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Ultimate Runner
Winston Salem, NC | Saturday, June 27, 2026Registration Open
Runners of all ages and abilities are invited to escape the ho-hum of ordinary road races. Five events in one night, four on the track and a 5K cross country. You must complete all five events to get a finishing score and receive the coveted Ultimate Runner t-shirt and a 4.91 Ultimate Runner car decal. The order of events is 1 mile, 400m, 800m, 100m, 5K XC. Track events are run in heats based upon submitted seed times.
Available Distances
Awards & Prizes
2021 Results and Awards
Online Results - Click Here Awards Summary - Click Here Printable Results - Click Here
After Party and Awards Ceremony 2025
This is the real fun part, normally begins are 8 PM. Spend the evening at the post-race awards ceremony at Joymongers Barrel Hall across the street from Hanes Park. All entrants and volunteers are invited. Guests are also welcome for a nominal fee. Guest tickets are $15 with beer and $5 without beer. If you have already registered, you can add guest tickets to your registration up through the day before the event. Log into your RunSignUp profile, select Manage Registration and then select Update
After Party and Awards Ceremony 2023
Awards
FANTASTIC FINISHERS AWARDS : Each entrant who finishes all five events will receive a shirt specially designed for Ultimate Runner. Those that don't will have their shirts burned in the post-race ceremony and deposited on the track before next year's event. Results will be posted on-line. TOP FINISHERS will be receive gift certificates from Fleet Feet. SPECIALLY DESIGNED Porcelain Mugs will be presented as follows: Males Top 15 Overall plus first finisher in the following age groups: 14
Registration & Pricing
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.91 Miles | $65.00 | Apr 15 | Jun 20 |
| 400m | $0.00 | Apr 15 | Jun 20 |
Event Parking
There are plenty of parking spaces available around the park. Best opportunities for parking are in the Tennis Court parking lot across from the Y or in the reverse diagonal spots along Northwest Blvd. Parking is also available in the YMCA Parking Lot, the PPS Parking Lot off Northwest Blvd., or street side parking on surrounding roads.
Registration
THERE IS NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION . Entries must be received by the online registration close, no exceptions. The field is limited in size and typically fills up before registration closes. Register early to avoid disappointment. Registration opens April 15. The entry fee is $65 and increases to $75 after May 15. TCTC members pay $60, $70 after May 15. If you are wait-listed you will not be charged until a spot opens and you accept the spot through RunSignUp. Entry fees are partially refundable
Race Day Schedule
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