Slam the Dam 10K Run
⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information
The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (August 15, 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
The Slam the Dam 10K Run is a 10K (6.2 miles) in Lake Lure, Rutherford County, North Carolina, on August 15, 2027, starting at 8:30 a.m. It is part of a larger weekend event called Race for Recovery.
Participants take on a challenging, hilly course, suited to seasoned athletes and newcomers looking to test their limits alike. The event puts the focus on community and the joy of running in a scenic setting.
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Races nearby
Other upcoming races around Lake Lure.
Union Mills Wilderness 5k/10k Run
Feb 27, 2027 · Union Mills, NC · 14 mi away
3.1 mi · 6.2 mi
Black Mountain Turkey Trot 5k
Nov 26, 2026 · Black Mountain, NC · 15 mi away
3.1 mi · 1 mi
Run for Outreach - Tryon Half Marathon and Fall for the Foothills 5K
Nov 14, 2026 · Tryon, NC · 16 mi away
13.1 mi · 3.1 mi
Semi-Marathon de Tryon
Nov 22, 2026 · Tryon, NC · 16 mi away
13.1 mi · 3.1 mi
Hendersonville's Turkey Trot 5k
Nov 26, 2026 · Hendersonville, NC · 16 mi away
3.1 mi
Gold Mine River Run 5K
Nov 14, 2026 · Marion, NC · 16 mi away
3.1 mi