Run For The Hills 5K - Spruce Pine, NC
⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information
The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (September 26, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.
Available distances
About
Run For The Hills 5K - Spruce Pine, NC is a timed 5K (3.1 miles) and community event in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, on September 25, 2027, starting at 9:00 a.m. A free Kids Dash for children 11 and under is also on the program. The fast, mostly flat course loops around downtown.
The event honors those affected by Hurricane Helene and aims to celebrate the community's resilience while inspiring hope. Proceeds go to the Town of Spruce Pine to support its efforts to rebuild Riverside Park, which was damaged by the storm.
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