When
Saturday, August 15th, 2026
Where
Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park, Highlands NC
Distance
5K
About this race
🏃♂️ Race Overview
- Event: Rotary Club of Highlands Twilight 5K
- Date: Saturday, August 15th, 2026
- Location: Kelsey Hutchinson Founders Park, Highlands, NC
- Start Time: 6 PM
👨👩👧👦 Family Fun
- Inclusivity: Fun for the whole family yet challenging for experienced runners.
- Pets: Well-behaved leased dogs welcome at the back of the pack.
- Registration: T-shirt guaranteed if registered by July 16th, 2026.
- Post-Race: One free beer for everyone of age who crosses the finish line provided by the Ugly Dog Pub!
🎶 Concert and Activities
- Entertainment: There will be a concert following the race featuring the ABC Combo.
- What to Bring: Bring your blankets, coolers, chairs, etc.
🚗 Race Day Information
- Registration: Race Day registration and packet pickup start at 3 PM at the park.
- Awards: Awards start at 7 PM.
- Parking: Available around Kelsey Hutchinson Park, Highlands Recreation Park, Highlands Ball-field, and Highlands Post Office.
- Weather: Rarely above 80 degrees in summer: always cool in the evening.
💰 Proceeds and Awards
- Beneficiary: All proceeds will go to the Gordon Center for Child Development.
- Contact: Contact Bill at 706-202-3033 for questions or to sponsor.
- Awards: Presented to overall top male and female, top Masters, Grand Masters, Senior Grand Masters, and top 3 finishers in each 5-year age division.
- Course Records: $100.00 for anyone beating the course record (16:57) and $50.00 for anyone setting a new age category record.
🏅 Course Certification
- Certification: USATF certified 5K COURSE NC16004DW.
🔗 More Information
- Race Link: Highlands Twilight 5K
Course map
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