Jkl Aero 5k
Updated
Saturday, December 19, 2026, first start 5:00 AM, in Raleigh (4913 Professional Court). Distances: 5K. Entry from $0.01.
Course and race notes
Get ready to run, roll, and soar at the JKL AERO 5K-where Raleigh’s roads become your runway and every stride takes flight! ✈️ ♀️.
Hosted by JKL AERO, this high-energy 5K is more than a race-it’s a full-throttle celebration of movement, community, and lift-off level fun in the heart of Raleigh, North Carolina.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, December 19
2026 · in 42 days
Start time
5:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$0.01
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Closed online
Online signup closed Dec 19, 2026
Opened Dec 19, 2026
Race day in Raleigh
Weather
54° / 34°F
Typical high and low for December 19, with a 27% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Raleigh State Univ, NC (6.5 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:19 AM – 5:03 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday. The 5:00 AM start is 139 minutes before sunrise, so bring a light and something reflective.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
173 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest under 0.1 mi away.
Places to eat
- 1705 East restaurant0.2 mi
- Justin's Cafe restaurant0.3 mi
- Deja Brew Coffee House cafe0.3 mi
- Big Ed's Country Cooking restaurant0.4 mi
15 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Dec 18
Where to stay
36 within 3 mi63 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Extended Stay America
About 28 min walk1.4 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Hilton
About 5 min drive1.6 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Hyatt Place North Raleigh-Midtown
About 5 min drive1.7 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Hampton Inn Raleigh-Capital Blvd. North
About 5 min drive1.7 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Days Inn: Raleigh Beltline
About 5 min drive1.8 mi from the start
Hotels on the map
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