The Epsom Community Classic Race is run on a 3.5-mile loop with the start and finish line at the Epsom Fire Department – 8120 NC Highway South in Henderson.
 
The event was created by New Bethel Baptist Church to raise money for missionaries in the US and overseas.
 
The event debuted in 2020, despite the year's challenges. Benjamin Kassel of Davidson completed the course in 19:42, finishing first place overall. Allison Dease of Oxford completed the course in 26:52, making her the top female.
 
Last year, there were 25 entries led by Richard Ferguson in 26:28.  Allison defended her title in 25:20 breaking her own course record.
 
Entrants can enter as competitive or recreational runners. Competitive entrants will receive an official time and will be eligible for awards. Recreational entrants will not receive official times but may time themselves or see their times on the digital clock at the finish line.
 
On race day, preregistered entrants can pick up their packets and late registrants can sign up beginning at 8 am.  Race day registration will close at 8:45. The race begins at 9 am.
 
The entry fees are $20 up to and including September 18th, $25 from September 19^th to September 30th, and $30 on race day.  The fee does not include a t-shirt, but one can order one if registered NLT September 18th for $10.

Awards will be presented to the first three male finishers overall, to the first three female finishers overall and to the top three finishers in each of the following age groups (both sexes): 11-under, 12-19, 20-29, 30-39,40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70-over.

No dogs will be permitted.  Baby strollers are allowed, but the shoulders are uneven making it difficult to manage a stroller on the shoulder.