When
Saturday, July 11th, 2026
Where
401 Mulberry St SW, Lenoir NC
Distances
10K · 5K
About this race
Race Overview
- Event: The Third Annual Crack Of Dawn Dash
- Date: July 11, 2026
- Location: 401 Mulberry St SW, Lenoir, NC
- Link: Crack Of Dawn Dash
Course Details
- Distances: Offers two distances (5K & 10K)
- Start Time: Early morning for cooler temperatures
- Course: Unique course traverses downtown city streets and the Lenoir Greenway
- 10K Highlights: Do it twice with an opportunity to pass spectators at the Start/Finish line
Food and Beverages
- Biscuit Offer: Free, fresh, hot Southern biscuits from Biscuitville Of Lenoir (while they last!)
- Coffee Truck: Plenty of coffee and specialty drinks available for purchase
Registration Information
- Event Shirt: Register by June 29 to secure your event shirt
- Early Packet Pick Up: Friday, July 10 @ Liquid Roots Brewing from 5:30pm - 7:30pm
- Race Day Packet Pick Up: Saturday, July 11 from 5:45am - 6:45am
Awards Information
- 10K Awards: Top 3 Overall Male/Female and Masters (40 & Over) with custom awards and Mountain Running Company gift certificates
- Age Group Awards: Top 3 Male/Female in various age groups with custom medals
- 5K Awards: Similar to the 10K with awards for top finishers and age groups
Course map
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