The MRT 5K to 50K, set for Saturday, February 21, 2026, in Statesville, NC, offers runners a unique opportunity to tailor their race experience, with distances ranging from a quick 5K to a challenging 50K. Held at the Statesville Soccer Complex, this event caters to all abilities on a scenic 5K loop along the Statesville Soccer Complex Greenway. The course primarily features an asphalt path, providing an easy running surface, though the exact route may be finalized on race day morning due to potential floodland considerations.

This race is a key event in the 2026 Championship Series, allowing participants to earn points towards overall, masters, and age-group awards, with prize money for top Championship finishers. The looped course design simplifies pacing strategies, and while water is available at the start/finish of each 5K lap, runners are advised to bring their own fueling and snacks. Typical race day conditions in late February bring highs around 54F and lows near 30F, with a 15% chance of precipitation, making for brisk and potentially invigorating running weather.