In 20 days · Sat, Oct 24, 2026
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When
Saturday, October 24th, 2026
Where
261 Locust St., Spruce Pine NC
Distance
5K
Typical weather
41–60°F · low rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 1 of the last 10 years
2025
30–55°F
dry
2024
45–64°F
dry
2023
42–63°F
dry
2022
38–66°F
dry
2021
45–65°F
dry
2020
49–69°F
rain
2019
41–58°F
dry
2018
37–58°F
dry
2017
40–58°F
dry
2016
47–66°F
dry
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About this race
Race Details
- Date: 2026-10-24
- Time: 9:00 am
- Location: 261 Locust St., Spruce Pine, NC
- URL: Race Registration
Race Description
- Event Overview: The Top to Toe 5K is an adventurous descent from the top of a high purity quartz surface mine to the bottom of the Toe River Valley.
- Course Type: This dirt/pavement road course begins at The Quartz Corp's Chalk Mountain and ends at Lower Street in Spruce Pine, North Carolina.
- Participants: Built for record chasers and families alike.
- Beneficiary: The race proceeds benefit Mitchell County Chamber of Commerce.
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