Race Start 9:00AM | September 13, 2025| Waynesville, NC
Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Waynesville Parks & Recreation with the Rec Jam 5k! This course starts and finishes at the Waynesville Recreation Center, and takes runners on a scenic tour of the greenway. With just ~60ft of elevation gain, this is a fairly flat, fast course for both the competitive runners and the family looking for a scenic morning of fun! The Rec Jam 5k welcomes walkers and is stroller friendly!
The Rec Jam 5k is a fundraiser for Waynesville Parks & Recreation.
 | Waynesville Parks and Recreation is more than just a department; it’s a cornerstone of community life, providing fun and healthy opportunities for everyone. Over the past 25 years, they have transformed this vision into reality, crafting a rich tapestry of activities and spaces that cater to everyone, regardless of age or ability. |
A commemorative race shirt & chip timing are included in race registration. Strollers are welcome! Please note that there are some packed dirt/gravel sections of the course. Friendly dogs on leashes are allowed on the course. We just ask that dogs & strollers start at the back of the pack.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Rec Jam 5k
Price changes in 8 days 11 hours-
Includes a unisex short sleeved Race Shirt
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Register for Rec Jam 5k$50.14
Early bird pricing
Now registering Mar 1 – Jun 6 -
$55.49Jun 7 – Aug 8
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$60.83
Last chance pricing
Aug 9 – Sep 12
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Course Map
Awards
1st Place Male & Female
2nd Place Male & Female
3rd Place Male & Female
1st Place Masters Male & Female (40+)
1st, 2nd & 3rd Male & Female in the following categories:
15 & UNDER, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
Kick It Event Management (Kick It Events) and Rec Jam 5k have a no refund policy. Our team works year round to produce our high quality events. Even if the event is canceled we have already incurred time and expenses with planning for the event that are non-refundable. Please see the guidelines below.
The Race Roster Enhanced Refund Protection Program.
Adding on the Race Roster Enhanced Refund Protection Program is a service provided outside of Kick It Events.
This purchase is subject to the Protecht Terms and Conditions. Please read them carefully before purchasing.
Kick It Events DOES NOT promise a refund with the purchase of the Race Roster Enhanced Protection Program.
Refunds
No refunds will be given if you signed up for this race by accident. Double check the city, date and time BEFORE registering.
There are no refunds for injury or illness.
There are no refunds for work or event conflicts.
There will be NO REFUNDS if the event needs to be postponed.
If the event needs to be canceled due to a global pandemic, national health emergency, state of emergency in the area or catastrophic event, there will be no refund.
We do not allow deferrals.
Postponement
In the event of inclement weather, the event will be postponed at the race directors discretion. There will be NO REFUNDS if the event needs to be postponed.
Inclement weather determination is at the discretion of the race directors. We are looking for dangerous conditions for our runners and volunteers or an impassable race course.
The postponement announcement will be made as early as we can. If there is surprise weather we reserve the right to postpone the race up until race morning. A Postponement announcement will be by 5am race morning.
If the event needs to be canceled due to a global pandemic, national health emergency, state of emergency in the area or catastrophic event, there will be no refund. We will do our best with a virtual event or socially distanced race. Please understand that we purchase your race items months ahead of time and we will get these items to you if the event is canceled last minute.
Race postponement will be emailed out to runners using the email used during registration, posted on the race website as well as posted on our social media platforms.
In the event the race is postponed and you would like your race swag mailed to you, you will be required to pay the shipping cost for your race bib and race swag.
Race updates will be sent to the email address you registered with. Always make sure that your email is correct. In the event that the postponement date needs to be canceled, there will not be another postponement and there will not be any refunds.
Cancelation
In the event the race needs to be canceled there will be no refunds.
The cancellation announcement will be made as early as we can. If there is surprise weather we reserve the right to cancel the race up until race morning.
We will always try to postpone the race if needed but sometimes permitting, weather etc does not allow for a postponement.
If the event needs to be canceled due to a global pandemic, national health emergency, state of emergency in the area or catastrophic event, there will be no refund. We will do our best with a virtual event or socially distanced race. Please understand that we purchase your race items months ahead of time and we will get these items to you if the event is canceled last minute.
Race cancellation will be emailed out to runners using the email used during registration, posted on the race website as well as posted on our social media platforms.
Race updates will be sent to the email address you registered with. Always make sure that your email is correct.
Transfers
You may transfer your registration to being a virtual runner up to 5 days before the event using the transfer button on the registration page.
You may transfer your registration to another runner or to a different distance up to 5 days before the event using the transfer button on the registration page.
After the 5 day cut off please reach out to Info@kickitevents.com for help with transferring.
Event schedule
- Sat, September 13, 2025 8:00 AM - Race Day Packet Pick Up
- Sat, September 13, 2025 9:00 AM - 5k Race Start
- Sat, September 13, 2025 10:00 AM - 5k Tentative Awards
Contact information
- Event contact
- Rhianna Scott
- rhianna@kickitevents.com
- Website
- Visit website
