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Race to the Rock - 5K Run
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Race to the Rock - 5K Run

Chimney Rock, North Carolina, United States
Aug 16, 2026
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About this race

IT'S BACK!

The Race to the Rock 5K is back!  As most of you know, Chimney Rock and Lake Lure were devastated by Hurricane Helene in 2024.
While the area is slowly recovering, the Lake Lure Olympiad Committee is pleased to be able to bring back both the Race to the Rock 5K as well as the Slam the Dam 10K, as part of their "Race for Recovery" weekend. Unfortunately, the Lake Lure Triathlon will have to wait another year as the lake is still not up to proper standards for safe swimming.

If you're a veteran of the Race to the Rock 5K - welcome back! If  you haven't done this race before, treat yourself to a challenging 5K course topped off by a spectacular finish at the top of Chimney Rock State Park with a stunning 75 Mile panoramic view of the Hickory Nut Gorge and Lake Lure.

All spectators and participants will need to exit the mountain after the race and awards.
Participants will be allowed, at no charge, back up on the mountain after the park reopens.
All trails will remain CLOSED until the park reopens.

Join fellow runners on August 16, 2026 for the Race to the Rock - 5K Run. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Chimney Rock.

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Individual

Aug 16, 2026 5K 7:30 AM
$30.00
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Weather Overview

These values represent the 7-year monthly averages for August in Chimney Rock.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (monthly average) 16.5° / Maximum temperature (monthly average) 26.3°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 16.5° / Maximum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 26.3°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (monthly average)
10.4
Precipitation (mm)
Average precipitation (monthly average)
3.5mm

About Chimney Rock

Race to the Rock - 5K Run takes place in Chimney Rock, North Carolina, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.

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