6495 Hudlow Road, Union mills NC
Saturday, February 28th, 2026
Union Mills Learning Center is presenting the 5th annual Union Mills Wilderness 5K & 10K on Saturday, February 28, 2026 (Formerly Box Creek Event -- just a name change). The 10K boasts spectacular scenery, taking runners alongside the Second Broad River, the CSX Railroad, and around the base of Rocky Face Mountain and the area now known as Box Creek Wilderness. 5K participants can walk or run the route that will begin at Union Mills Learning Center. Both races are scheduled to start at 10am.
Contact UMLC President, Elaine Conner for more information: elaineconner62@gmail.com or (828) 429-5871.
All proceeds from this event will go towards building upgrades and the educational programs offered at the Union Mills Learning Center.
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