In 48 days · Sat, Sep 26, 2026
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When
Saturday, September 26th, 2026
Where
207 Pinebridge Avenue, Spruce Pine NC
Distance
5K
About this race
Event Overview
- Event Name: Run for the Hills 5K
- Date: September 26, 2026
- Location: 207 Pinebridge Avenue, Spruce Pine, NC
- Host: Bridge Church
Course Details
- Type: Gently sloping course
- Route: Around downtown, starting and ending at Riverside Park below the YMCA
- Registration: Opens at 7:30am
- Race Start: 9:00am
Community Impact
- Beneficiary: Feed a Child Mitchell County program
- Purpose: Support families with food insecurities
- Bags Provided: 180 bags of non-perishable snacks and meals per week
- Distribution: To Mitchell County schools on Thursdays for Friday availability
Awards Breakdown
- Overall Winners: 1st Place (Male and Female)
- Age Groups: Male and Female
- Categories: 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
- Previous Fundraising: Raised nearly $8,000 for Riverside Park playground
Pre-Race Packet Pickup
- Date: Friday, September 25th
- Time: 5:30-7:30pm
- Location: Bridge Church, same as last year
- Preparation: Get ready for race day!
More Information
- Website: Run For The Hills 5K
Course map
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