Join the 18th Annual Rosy Cheeks 5K and Mount Airy Police Department Toy Drive sponsored by Mount Airy Parks and Recreation!
Saturday, December 13, 2025 @ 9:00 AM
Riverside Park - 350 Riverside Drive, Mount Airy, NC
Kid's 1/2 Mile Jingle Jog Fun Run @ 10:00 AM
5K: $20 + Toy Donation
Fun Run: FREE
T-Shirt Only Purchase + Toy Donation*: $20 (*available thru December 3rd)
The 5K registration includes a Rosy Cheeks long-sleeve, performance race t-shirt*
Fun Run t-shirts may be purchased for $20*
*T-shirts available while supplies last*
All participants are asked to bring an unwrapped toy, gift, or gift card for an elementary school-age, middle school-age, or high school-age child for our Mount Airy Police Department Toy Drive!
Toys will be collected at the race or may be dropped off November 24 - December 12th at Reeves Community Center, 113 S. Renfro Street, Mount Airy.
If you can't participate, we will be glad to purchase a toy or gift card on your behalf. Enter a donation in any amount and we'll do the shopping for you!
Win an award for the best holiday running outfit sponsored by Food Lion of Mount Airy!
- Adult Male - $50 Food Lion gift card
- Adult Female - $50 Food Lion gift card
- Child Male - Food Lion Gift Bag
- Child Female - Food Lion Gift Bag
5K Awards
- Top 3 Male and Female Overall Winners
- Age Groups: Top 3 Male and Female - 10 and Under, 11-13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Course Route
The Rosy Cheeks 5K course runs along the Ararat River Greenway. Start at Riverside Park and run to the 5K turnaround (1.55 miles out). There will signs directing your way along the course.
*Click here for course map with elevation*
Contact Peter Raymer, Director - Mount Airy Parks and Recreation at praymer@mountairy.org or (336) 786-8313 with any questions.
Early Packet Pickup
Friday, December 12th
12:00 Noon - 8:00 PM
Reeves Community Center
113 S. Renfro Street
Mount Airy, NC
Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup
Saturday, December 13th
7:30 - 8:30 AM
Riverside Park
Trailhead Picnic Shelter
350 Riverside Drive
Mount Airy, NC