Merry Fitness 5k

Merry Fitness 5k is held in Jacksonville, North Carolina, on November 22, 2026, with a single 5K (3.1 miles) starting at 8:00 AM. The event is organized by the New River YMCA.

A 5K in late November is a good way to kick off the holiday season with a run, whether you are a first-timer, a walker or a regular racer looking for a quick effort. If you are new to running, a few weeks alternating jogging and walking will get you comfortably to the finish; if you plan to race it, add one or two short faster sessions per week over the month before. The single distance means the whole field shares the same course, so it is easy to come with family or friends and compare notes at the finish.