Crack Of Dawn Dash

Event Overview

• Event Name: The Third Annual Crack Of Dawn Dash
• Date: 2026-07-11
• Location: 401 Mulberry St SW, Lenoir, NC
• Distances: 5K & 10K

Race Details

• Start Time: Early morning for cool weather
• Course: Traverses downtown, city streets, and the Lenoir Greenway
• Opportunity: Cheer at the halfway point of the 10K
• Series Affiliation: 10K is part of The Foothills Run Series

Food and Beverages

• Breakfast: Free, fresh Southern biscuits from Biscuitville of Lenoir (while supplies last)
• Coffee: Amazing coffee truck with specialty drinks available for purchase

Registration Information

• Shirt Deadline: Register by June 29 to secure an event shirt
• Early Packet Pick Up: Friday, July 10, at Liquid Roots Brewing, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
• Race Day Packet Pick Up: Saturday, July 11, 5:45am - 6:45am

Awards

2026 Crack Of Dawn Dash 10K Awards:

• Top 3 Overall: Custom awards with gift certificates: 1st - $35, 2nd - $30, 3rd - $25
• Master Winner: Custom award + $25 gift certificate for Male/Female 40 & Over
• Age Group Awards: Custom medals for top 3 in various age groups

2026 Crack Of Dawn Dash 5K Awards:

• Top 3 Overall: Custom awards with gift certificates: 1st - $30, 2nd - $25, 3rd - $20
• Master Winner: Custom award + $20 gift certificate for Male/Female 40 & Over
• Age Group Awards: Custom medals for top 3 in various age groups

More Information

• Race URL: Crack Of Dawn Dash Registration