Moving Mountains 5K for Adoption

Moving Mountains 5K for Adoption takes place in Aberdeen, North Carolina, on November 1, 2026. There is one event, a 5K covering 3.1 miles, and it goes off at 11:30 a.m., a late enough start that you can travel in the morning and still have time to warm up before the gun.

A single-distance 5K keeps things simple, which suits both first-time racers and runners slotting a hard 3.1-mile effort into an autumn training block. If you are chasing a personal best, spend four to six weeks running three or four days a week and add one weekly session of repeats at 5K pace; if you are new to it, alternating running and walking will get you to the finish line comfortably.