Run For The Hills 5k

Event Overview

• Event Name: Run for the Hills 5K
• Date: September 26, 2026
• Location: 207 Pinebridge Avenue, Spruce Pine, NC
• Hosted By: Bridge Church

Course Details

• Route: Gently sloping course around downtown
• Start/Finish: Riverside Park below the YMCA
• Registration: Opens at 7:30 AM on race day
• Race Start: 9:00 AM

Community Impact

• Purpose: Benefit "Feed a Child Mitchell County" program
• Mission: Address food insecurities for families
• Distribution: 180 bags of non-perishable snacks and meals weekly
• Support: Participants can run, walk, donate, or bring food

Packet Pickup Information

• Pre-Race Pickup: Friday, September 25th, 5:30-7:30 PM
• Location: Bridge Church (same as last year)
• Registration: Same day as the race
• Pep Talk: Included in morning registration before the race

Awards Breakdown

• 1st Place Overall: 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+
• Acknowledgment: Contributions to community rebuilding recognized

More Information

• Registration Link: Run for the Hills 5K Registration
• Follow-up: Updates and information shared through the hosting church's channels
• Community Involvement: Encouraged through volunteering and participation
• Contact: Reach out to the Bridge Church for any inquiries