Highlands Twilight 5K
About this race
Come join us for the Rotary Club of Highlands Twilight 5K! Fun for the whole family yet challenging for experienced runners. Strollers and walkers welcome, well behaved leased dogs welcome at the back of the pack. T-shirt guaranteed if registered by July 16th 2026, first come availability after that date. One free beer for everyone of age who crosses the finish line provided by the Ugly Dog Pub! There will be a concert following the race for runners, family and friends featuring the ABC Combo so bring your blankets, coolers, chairs, etc.
The race is Saturday August 15th, 2026 starting at 6PM at the Kelsey Hutchinson Founders Park, awards start at 7PM. Race Day registration and packet pickup start at 3PM at the park. Please allow enough time to get checked in. Parking available around the Kelsey Hutchinson Park, Highlands Recreation Park, Highlands Ball-field, and Highlands Post Office. Get out of the heat! Rarely above 80 degrees in summer. Always cool in the evening. Friendly dogs on lease welcome at the back of the pack.
All proceeds will go to the Gordon Center for Child Development. 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 yr age division. $100.00 for anyone beating the course record (16:57). $50.00 for anyone setting a new age category record. USATF certified 5K COURSE NC16004DW.
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5K Run/Walk
Race is on August 15th starting at 6PM at the Kelsey Hutchinson Founders Park, 411-499 Pine Street, Highlands, NC 28741. Registration and check-in will start at 3PM. Free parking is available around the Kelsey Hutchinson Park, Highlands Recreation Park, Highlands Ballfield, and Highlands Post Office. Kids under 5 run 5K for free. Kids 5 to 9 $10.00 for 5K. Day of race price will be $45.00.
5K Stroller Race
Finally all you moms and dads, a stroller only category. This is a winner take all event.
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- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 1 Highlands event
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