Sunset River Run
About this race
*Register for all 5 FRS events at once during the month of April and receive an additional 10% off the lowest price PLUS the limited edition FRS performance shirt! Use the FRS April Bundle tab on any event registration page. Your shirt will be the style specific to your gender and in the same size as the event t-shirts you selected UNLESS you contact the race director with different style / size choices. This moisture wicking shirt will be waiting for you at the packet pickup of the first race (Sunset River Run) just in time for your hot runs!
A beautiful valley. A tranquil river. A scenic route. A fun afterparty. Check, check, check and check! Welcome to the Fourth Annual Sunset River Run. Whether you are looking to run hard and compete for awards or you are more into an evening stroll along the Yadkin River, this event is for you! Sunset River Run takes place in peaceful Happy Valley, NC (between Lenoir & Blowing Rock).
The 5K route is point to point beginning at Lapaz / Marshallberg Farm (3232 Indian Grave Rd, Lenoir, NC) and ending at Happy Valley Filling Station (1275 Highway 268, Lenoir, NC).
After you complete your run, it's time to let go and celebrate with awards, craft beer, wood-fired pizza and amazing live music! Every participant (21+) will receive a free beer from Happy Valley Filling Station for all your hard work! The Kids Run Presented By Quest 4 Life will fire off at 8:00 pm.
Register by May 11 to guarantee your size of the Official Fourth Annual Sunset River Run T-Shirt designed by Image 420 in Asheville NC!
*Note to participants: The course is 90% hardtop and 10% natural surface. The majority of the race is on a public, yet low traffic hard top secondary road but the route does traverse a mowed grass field.
EVENT SCHEDULEFriday (5/22) - Pre Race Packet Pick Up (6:00 pm - 8:00 pm); Happy Valley Filling Station (1275 NC-268, Lenoir, NC)
Saturday (5/23) - On Site Registration & Packet Pick Up (5:30 pm - 6:45 pm); Starting Line at Lapaz / Marshallberg Farm (3232 Indian Grave Rd, Lenoir, NC)
Start of The Fourth Annual Sunset River Run (7:00 pm)
After race party begins at the outside stage (7:30 pm)
Shuttles available to return runners back to their cars at the starting line parking area (7:30 pm)
Start of The Kids Fun Run Presented By Quest 4 Life (8:00 pm)
Awards for The First Annual Sunset River Run (8:15 pm)
PARKING *Runners are required to park at the starting line area ( Lapaz / Marshallberg Farm (3232 Indian Grave Rd, Lenoir, NC) *Families of runners, friends, guests, spectators and the general public are welcome to park at Happy Valley Filling Station (1275 NC-268, Lenoir, NC) or at the starting line area ( Lapaz / Marshallberg Farm (3232 Indian Grave Rd, Lenoir, NC) SHUTTLE A prerace courtesy shuttle will run from the start line area to the Happy Valley Filling Station at 6:45 pm and 7:05 pm for those wishing to park there and get to the finish line before the first runners cross. Return shuttle service from the finish line at Happy Valley Filling Station to the start line area will begin at 7:30 pm to return runners and their guests back to their vehicles. The shuttle will make the trip between the two points approximately every 20 minutes until 10:00 pm. GEARCHECK A gear check service will be available for runners to check items they wish to have transferred to the finish line area such as warm clothing. Please no high value items! Fourth Annual Sunset River Run Individual Awards
* Top 3 Overall Male / Female (Winner - Custom Trophy + $45 Mountain Running Company Gift Certificate , 2nd - Custom Trophy + $35 Mountain Running Company Gift Certificate , 3rd - Custom Trophy + $25 Mountain Running Company Gift Certificate)
* Top 2 Male / Female Master (40 & Over) (Winner - Custom Trophy + $25 Mountain Running Company Gift Certificate, 2nd - Custom Trophy + $20 Mountain Running Company Gift Certificate)
*Top 3 Male / Female Age Groups (Winner - Custom Gold Finished Medal, 2nd - Custom Silver Finished Medal, 3rd - Custom Bronze Finished Medal) 14 and under; 15 - 19; 20 -24; 25 - 29; 30 - 34; 35 - 39; 40 - 44; 45 - 49; 50 - 54; 55 - 59; 60 - 64; 65 - 69, 70 - 74, 75+
The Kids Fun Run Presented by Quest 4 Life is for kids age 12 and younger. The race is a 1/2 mile course that begins and ends at the Sunset River Run Finish Line (At the Happy Valley Filling Station). Cost for the race is $5 in advance and $10 on raceday. Every participant receives a medal as they cross the finish line and a custom bib. This non-timed event will begin after the 5k at 8:00 pm.
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Sunset River Run 5K
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