Mighty Mountain Run - 5k 10K

Mighty Mountain Run - 5K/10K

The Mighty Mountain Run - 5K/10K will take place on May 9, 2026, at 4756 Caraway Mountain Rd, Sophia, NC. For further details, visit the official race page here.

Registration Information

• Online Registration: Closes on Friday, May 9 at 12pm.
• In-Person Registration: Available between 7am-8am on race day.

Race Overview

Mighty Mountain Run - 5K/10K is a trail run/walk fundraiser for camper scholarships at Caraway Conference Center and Camps located in Sophia, NC about 8 miles west of Asheboro.

• Elevation Gain: An impressive 400 ft climb.
• Trail Features: Scenic well-maintained trails on rolling hills, gravel, asphalt, and hardwood forest.
• Location: On the property of Camp Caraway near a lake.

Awards and Perks

• Timing: Professional chip timing for accurate results.
• Trophies: Awarded to top finishers.
• Medals: Given to all participants.
• T-shirt: Free race t-shirt for registrations by April 1st.
• Snacks: Free snacks at the end of the race.
• Giveaways: Exciting giveaways available.

Fundraising Purpose

Located in the Northern Uwharrie Mountains of Central, NC, Caraway and Mundo Vista serve guests year-round for overnight retreats, conferences, day meetings, and summer camp programs. This fundraiser will help children and families attend camp who cannot afford it. Scholarships may be used for father-son retreats, mother-daughter retreats, Warrior Camp for Boys, Horizons Camp for Girls, Caraway Mountain Day Camp, Children's Church camp, Winter Camp, and Grand Camp. Learn more here.

The Mighty Mountain 5K

This classic course will take you through the well-maintained trail of rolling hills, gravel, and asphalt through a beautiful hardwood forest near creeks and lakes of Camp Caraway. You will go over the top of Longarm Ridge where you will be rewarded with beautiful mountain views! For our returners, this year's route will be similar to the one from two races ago. This is the perfect race for both runners and walkers.

The Mighty Mountain 10K

You asked, and we listened! Introducing the Mighty Mountain 10K. In this race, there will be 2 mountains to tackle: the familiar Longarm Ridge and new-to-you Orchard Mountain, which is the original site where Caraway was founded. In this new challenging course, you will gain around 350ft of elevation in the first 1.5 miles. The trail will consist of gravel road, single track dirt/rocky trail, the edge of an 80ft rock face, some great foliage cover, and more scenic views. If you love the classic experience, the 10K will not disappoint. Strict walking of the whole 10K course is strongly discouraged. Mixed running/walking is permitted.