Run for the Roses 5K
Updated
Sunday, February 14, 2027, first start 2:00 PM, in Raleigh (1201 Sunnybrook Road). Distances: 5K. Entry from $40; the 5K goes from $40 to $45 after January 31.
Course and race notes
One of the oldest 5K’s in the Triangle where every female finisher receives a red rose, the North Carolina Roadrunners Club is proud to present the 46th Annual Run for the Roses 5K.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Sunday, February 14
2027 · in 99 days
Start time
2:00 PM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$40
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Sun Jan 31 (in 85 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sun Feb 14 (in 99 days)
Opened Aug 27, 2026
Race day in Raleigh
Weather
57° / 35°F
Typical high and low for February 14, with a 30% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Raleigh 4 Sw, NC (6.2 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:03 AM – 5:53 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Sunday.
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
23 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest under 0.1 mi away.
Places to eat
- Taco Bell quick bite0.3 mi
- McDonald's quick bite0.3 mi
- Burger King quick bite0.4 mi
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Sat Feb 13
Where to stay
9 within 3 mi61 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Wake Inn
About 5 min drive1.8 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Raleigh NE - Medical Center Area
About 7 min drive2.2 mi from the start
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Motel
Hotel 3 of 5: Raleigh Inn
About 7 min drive2.3 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh
About 7 min drive2.3 mi from the start
Motel
Hotel 5 of 5: Knights Inn Raleigh Downtown East
About 7 min drive2.3 mi from the start
Hotels on the map
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