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Gaelic Alley Pub 5K

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Kannapolis, North Carolina, United States

calendar_today 30 May, 2026

directions_run Running

sell $34.09

About the Event

The Gaelic Alley Pub 5K rolls through Kannapolis, North Carolina on Saturday, 30 May 2026 at 8:00 AM EDT, starting and finishing at the Gaelic Alley Irish Pub on South Main Street. This race is one of eight events in the Run Kannapolis Race Series—run all eight and save 25% when you register for the full series by 28 March 2026. Early registration guarantees you a shirt, so don't sleep on it.

Category	Start Time	Location	Price Period	Shirt Guarantee
5K Run/Walk	8:00 AM	Gaelic Alley Irish Pub, Kannapolis, NC	Early (by 15 May) / Regular (16–30 May)	Register early

Age categories run the full spectrum: 9 & under, 10–14, 15–19, 20–24, 25–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, and 65 & over. So whether you're a teenager chasing a PR or a seasoned runner showing the young folks how it's done, there's a spot for you.

Packet pickup and course details are available through the event portal. No refunds for this race—transfers are allowed (check the transfer instructions). Race management reserves the right to cancel or modify the event due to unfavorable conditions; "Acts of God" mean no refunds either. So keep an eye on the forecast and bring your lucky shamrock.

Forty-five participants are already signed up. Join them for a pint-worthy morning of community, competition, and Celtic charm. Call the pub at 704-932-9929 if you have questions. Sláinte and see you at the start line.

Races Offered

5K

May 30, 2026

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Distance — 5km

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Type — Running

timer

08:00

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$34.09

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Kannapolis.

thermostat Temperature

14.9° / 25.6°

wb_sunny Feels like

13.9° / 24.1°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

9h 55m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.8 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

10.7 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

High (6.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

67.7%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:17

nightlight Sunset

20:20

About Kannapolis

Learn more about the host city, Kannapolis.

Kannapolis is a city in North Carolina, roughly 15 minutes north of Charlotte by car. It is known primarily as the home of the Earnhardt auto-racing family, and the former home of a large textile industry. It is being revitalized as a bedroom community of Charlotte with a population of over 50,000 residents.