The Running of the Balls

What 👏 a 👏 race. 👏 Thank you SO much to every runner, sponsor and community member who came out to the 2024 Running of the Balls on Saturday night. With your help, we were able to collect significant donations for Second Harvest Food Bank and spend the evening rocking and rolling through Sunset Hills.

Mark your calendars for 12.13.2025 and you can sign up for a reminder here: www.runtheballs.com.

See you in 2025!

NEWSFLASH: This just in! The Oscar Mayer Weinermobile will be in attendance on 12/14. The Greatest 5k(ish) in the History of the World just got Greatest-Er! The last spots are going now, and packet pick-up will start tomorrow. Participants will receive details via email and text in the morning. Sign up here: www.runtheballs.com

The Running of the Balls ‍The Running of the Balls is a unique annual event held in Greensboro, North Carolina, that has become a cherished tradition in the community. This whimsically named community running and walking event is held in the Sunset Hills neighborhood during the holiday season. Participants, often festoone...

Let the final countdown begin! 🎉 FOUR more days until Race Day!

Register: https://www.therunningoftheballs.com/

Less than a week away, we still have a few spots left, and the weather looks great. If you need a hint to sign up, this is it: (HINT)

Be a part of the 2024 Greatest 5k(ish) in the History of the World on Saturday. Sign up here: www.runtheballs.com

The Running of the Balls ‍The Running of the Balls is a unique annual event held in Greensboro, North Carolina, that has become a cherished tradition in the community. This whimsically named community running and walking event is held in the Sunset Hills neighborhood during the holiday season. Participants, often festoone...

We're less than two weeks away from the Greatest 5K-ish on Earth, it's December 1st, AND we've been told it's National Christmas Lights Day?! Sounds like a big ole sign to register for Running of the Balls.

Spots are filling up fast, so get to it: https://www.therunningoftheballs.com/

The Running of the Balls ‍The Running of the Balls is a unique annual event held in Greensboro, North Carolina, that has become a cherished tradition in the community. This whimsically named community running and walking event is held in the Sunset Hills neighborhood during the holiday season. Participants, often festoone...

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at The Running of the Balls! "We are thankful for you" seems inadequate to express our sincere gratitude to all of you. We are reminded of how a silly race under the lights of Sunset Hills and the millions of meals it has provided would not exist without the participation, support, and joy of folks like you.

Make memories together while supporting a great cause on 12/14. Registration is closing soon, and our shipping deadline is Friday, so don't wait. You won't miss the money, and they won't forget the experience. www.runtheballs.com

Have you found your perfect race day soundtrack yet? Simon can help with that!

Known for being the radio station that “plays everything for everybody,” 98.7 Simon is returning as a sponsor of this year’s Running of the Balls 5K, and we couldn’t be more grateful to have them on board! Lace up those shoes, turn on the radio and get ready to race on Dec. 14!

Our 2024 T-shirts are printing now. The race and the shirt order deadline are quickly approaching. Don't miss your chance to have a great time and great swag on 12/14. Sign up today. www.runtheballs.com

The Running of the Balls ‍The Running of the Balls is a unique annual event held in Greensboro, North Carolina, that has become a cherished tradition in the community. This whimsically named community running and walking event is held in the Sunset Hills neighborhood during the holiday season. Participants, often festoone...

🎉 Shoutout to our amazing sponsor, Hawthorne Residential Partners! 🎉 Thanks to their support, Running of the Balls is back and better than ever!

Catch Hawthorne at the finish line, where they’ll host a 360 photo booth – perfect for capturing all the holiday magic with family and friends. 📸✨

Who is Hawthorne? They’re a Greensboro-based property management company creating vibrant, welcoming apartment communities across the Southeast. Their love to LIVE IT philosophy means they’re all about building connections, giving back, and making Greensboro feel like home.

Don’t forget to stop by, say hi, and snap a fun holiday photo!

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It wouldn’t be possible to pull off this beloved event of ours without the continued support of dedicated sponsors like . We’re thrilled to share that Skyla is returning this year as a presenting sponsor.

Headquartered in North Carolina, Skyla Credit Union is committed to making a local impact, whether that’s through helping individuals and families achieve their financial goals, or through their continued support of local-facing philanthropic efforts like Running of the Balls.

Thanks, Skyla, for your dedication to the Triad and for your dedication to our event!

Halloween + 1 means the Holidays are here. Dust off those Christmas decorations, toss up some holly, and get ready for the Running of the Balls! The pumpkin spice lattes just hit different when you’re signed up. Boom.

Spots are filling fast. Don’t miss your chance: www.runtheballs.com

The Running of the Balls ‍The Running of the Balls is a unique annual event held in Greensboro, North Carolina, that has become a cherished tradition in the community. This whimsically named community running and walking event is held in the Sunset Hills neighborhood during the holiday season. Participants, often festoone...

Sure, Halloween isn't over, but Hobby Lobby has had their Christmas decorations up since like July 5th soooo ... 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♂️

Good thing it's never too early to register for the greatest 5K(ish) on Earth: https://www.therunningoftheballs.com/

We're less than two months away from the best night of the year! 🎄 Ready, set, register:

The Running of the Balls ‍The Running of the Balls is a unique annual event held in Greensboro, North Carolina, that has become a cherished tradition in the community. This whimsically named community running and walking event is held in the Sunset Hills neighborhood during the holiday season. Participants, often festoone...

Let’s give it up for another one of our sponsors! 👏 Today, we want to thank Anesthesiology Consultants of North Carolina! A stage sponsor for the past five years, Anesthesiology Consultants of North Carolina’s commitment to the well-being of the Triad matches their dedication to Running of the Balls and Second Harvest Food Bank, and we’re incredibly grateful for their support!

The pumpkin spice lattes are flowing like water and we’re 2 months out from the Greatest 5k(ish) in the History of the World on 12/14.

Don’t miss your chance. We’re filling fast. Sign up today: www.runtheballs.com

The Running of the Balls ‍The Running of the Balls is a unique annual event held in Greensboro, North Carolina, that has become a cherished tradition in the community. This whimsically named community running and walking event is held in the Sunset Hills neighborhood during the holiday season. Participants, often festoone...

The biggest lighted Christmas ball of them all decided to show off with the Northern lights tonight. We will see what we can do to schedule them for race day too (no promises).

Spots are filling fast. Don’t miss yours. Sign up here: www.runtheballs.com

It’s time for another sponsor shout-out! Today, we want to give a special thank you to our friends at Chick-fil-A of the Triad for being a presenting sponsor for the 12th consecutive year!

With a focus on community and creating a culture of care, they are thrilled to be part of this event that aligns with their values and brings joy to all. ❤️