Race to the Rock - 5K Run
Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 7:30 AM EDT
- Location
- Chimney Rock, NC
- "Downtown" Chimney Rock, 504 Main Street, 28720
- Featured distance
- 5K
- Type
- RUN
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From the organizer
IT'S BACK!
The Race to the Rock 5K is back! As most of you know, Chimney Rock and Lake Lure were devastated by Hurricane Helene in 2024. While the area is slowly recovering, the Lake Lure Olympiad Committee is pleased to be able to bring back both the Race to the Rock 5K as well as the Slam the Dam 10K, as part of their "Race for Recovery" weekend. Unfortunately, the Lake Lure Triathlon will have to wait another year as the lake is still not up to proper standards for safe swimming.
If you're a veteran of the Race to the Rock 5K - welcome back! If you haven't done this race before, treat yourself to a challenging 5K course topped off by a spectacular finish at the top of Chimney Rock State Park with a stunning 75 Mile panoramic view of the Hickory Nut Gorge and Lake Lure.
All spectators and participants will need to exit the mountain after the race and awards. Participants will be allowed, at no charge, back up on the mountain after the park reopens. All trails will remain CLOSED until the park reopens.
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