The Human Race 2020

By The Volunteer Center

April 18, 2020
, 9:00 am

Location: LeBauer Park, Downtown Greensboro

The Human Race 2020 is the 26th annual fundraiser for the Volunteer Center. This 5k walk/run that allows participants to raise money for their favorite nonprofit! (agency, school PTA, church, etc..). The Volunteer Center takes care of all of the planning, and has managed the race since 1994! Gates open at 9am, walk and fun run starts at 10am.

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MORE ABOUT THE EVENT

The Human Race is a unique way for our community to come together:
About 100 different nonprofits form teams and recruit members to fundraise for their missions
Dozens of companies form teams and their employees can choose the cause they are most passionate about
Anywhere from 3,000-5,000 people come together on race day to celebrate. You will see people of all ages, kids in strollers, folks who use wheelchairs, as well as leashed, friendly dogs.

Route

Will include 5k through downtown streets, starting and finishing at LeBauer Park

Will include a short turnaround for those participating but are not able to do the whole distance

Location

LeBauer Park, Downtown Greensboro

Time

Gates open at 9am, race starts at 10am

The Human Race is RAIN OR SHINE! Join us for a walk, run, or roll around the neighborhood, and then enjoy our famous AFTERPARTY at LeBauer Park including complimentary food from your favorite local restaurants, a children's area in the park, the dog park for our four-legged friends, music and fun for the whole family!

The 5k is now a TIMED race. **All Participants are required to register. If you don't plan on running, and you just want to walk with your team or participate in the short turnaround, you still need to register, but it's a free registration. You will not receive a shirt unless you personally fundraise at least $50.

Our event is part of the "2020" Edition of the Piedmont Race Series powered by Finish Line Timing and sponsored by DICK'S Sporting Goods. The BEST award prizes in the Triad. Top 3 Overall Female & Male finishers and Top 3 Female & Male Age Group finishers 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69 and 70+. The award prizes at DICK'S Bonus Certificates that work like CASH at any DICK'S, Field & Stream or Golf Galaxy

Every registrant gets a fundraising page. Once you register, you will have your special link and you can share with those who want to support and donate. Leashed, friendly dogs, as well as strollers and wheelchairs, are welcome at the event.

Parking

There are several parking decks close to the race kick-off at LeBauer Park including the Church Street Deck and Davie Street Parking. Street Parking is also available in designated spots.

Race Day Schedule

There are several parking decks close to the race kick-off at LeBauer Park including the Church Street Deck and Davie Street Parking. Street Parking is also available in designated spots.

9:00am-9:50am: Gates open, Walkers find teams, turn in last-minute donations, and line up
9:50am: Opening Ceremony
10am: Fun runners start, immediately followed by the walkers
10:30am: The AFTERPARTY begins
11:45am: Awards Ceremony - Awards for Top Fundraising Nonprofits, Top 10 Individual Fundraisers, Top Company Fundraisers and Top runners in age groups.