What is the RAH?™

We’re glad you asked.

RAH! represents the celebration of an annual event with hundreds of runners and thousands of fans in the beautiful, historic neighborhood of Ardmore in Winston-Salem.

RAH! stands for Run Against Hunger because it’s a food drive with all net proceeds benefiting the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC, which assists food insecure and at-risk families and children right in our own neighborhoods.

RAH! is the sound of an entire community coming together to do something really worth cheering for. The race occurs the third Saturday in October, annually. 

The 2024 RAH! features a fun run (1 mile), a 5K, and a 10K. This race is designed for everyone, from lightening-fast runners and avid athletes to power walkers and first-time participants. You can complete this in person or virtually!

• All runners, walkers and wheelchair racers are welcome.

• Strollers are permitted.

• Pets are not allowed on the race course.

• Start times: The 10K will begin at 8:00AM. The Fun Run starts at 8:10AM. The 5K will begin at 9:15AM. Awards ceremony will follow the 5K. 

Please consider parking at Ardmore Baptist Church or Ardmore United Methodist Church. Both are located about 0.5 miles (~9 min) walk from Redeemer. 

The Ardmore RAH 5K and 10K races are sanctioned by USA Track & Field. 

To view turn-by-turn directions for each of the race courses, follow these links: Fun Run, 5K, 10K

The Second Helping Club

Looking for a bigger challenge? Sign up for the Second Helping Club by registering to run both the 5K and 10K race. A $15 discount is applied on the checkout page for participants who register for the 5K and 10K race. 

2024 Race Information: 

This year's Ardmore RAH! Fun Run, 5K and 10K race will have an option for everyone. Sign up for an in person or virtual race! 

Here's how it works...

Step 1. Register to run/walk the in person or virtual fun run, 5K or 10K and invite your friends to join!

Step 2. Pick up your race packet and t-shirt on Friday, October 18th at packet pick up from 3-7pm at Fleet Feet Winston Salem (278 Harvey St, Winston-Salem, NC 27103). Or pick it up on race day at Redeemer Presbyterian Church prior to 8am. Unfortunately, we are unable to ship packets/t-shirts if you are unable to come to the packet pick up/in person race. 

Step 3. If you registered for an in person event, join us at Redeemer Presbyterian Church for our in person event on October 19, 2024. Please consider parking at Ardmore Baptist Church or Ardmore United Methodist Church (both ~ 9 minute walk). Race day registration will start at 7am with the 10K starting at 8am. The 10K will start at 8AM, fun run will begin at 8:10AM and the 5K will begin at 9:15AM. If you signed up for a virtual event, run/walk the distance on our own and submit your time to be added to the Ardmore RAH results leader board. Post a picture of your run to Facebook or Instagram using #ardmorerah

Please note, virtual race results must be reported no later than midnight on Saturday, October 19th. You must be registered and have an assigned bib number to submit results.  Look up your bib number on your registration confirmation email or on the Find A Participant link above after registering.

Pricing: 

Registration opens July 1st. THE FIRST 50 RUNNERS TO SIGN UP FOR THE 5K and 10K RACES WILL RECEIVE THE LOWEST RATES!

Fun Run Fee: $10 until 09/24/2024, $15 after 09/24/2024

5K Race Fee: $25 for the first 50 runners then $30 until 09/24/2024, $35 after 09/24/2024, $40 after 10/14/2024

10K Race Fee: $35 for the first 50 runners then $40 until 09/24/2024, $45 after 09/24/2024, $50 after 10/14/2024

Please note, there is a small service fee for using this registration platform. 

Race T-Shirts:

T-shirts are guaranteed to participants registered before or on September 24th. We hope to have enough shirts for all participants, but they will be given away on a first come basis at packet pick-up. Shirts not claimed by the start of the 5K will be sold for $10 each, with proceeds to be donated to the Food Bank. 

History

Members of Redeemer Church and the Ardmore Neighborhood Association founded the Ardmore 5K in 2001. Our goal was to strengthen the community by uniting for a meaningful cause: fighting hunger. More than $286,000 has been donated to Second Harvest Food Bank — $26,000 last year alone – which has provided more than 2 MILLION meals to our neighbors. In 2013, the addition of a 10K led us to rename the Ardmore 5K to the Run Against Hunger – the RAH! The expanded event has drawn more participants, generated more excitement and raised more money and awareness of the fight against hunger.