Start It, Stanly! Hike It! Winter 2026

Morrow Mountain State Park, North Carolina. Shelter in the upper parking lot.

Disciplines: Hiking (5-7 miles), and Paddle (3-6 miles)

This adventure race is designed to help the folks new to adventure racing get their feet wet in the sport and to challenge veteran racers who have limited time to race.

Racers will hike and paddle to collect a series of checkpoints. Race pace for an adventure racer is around 4-5 miles an hour. Racers will use pre-plotted CalTopo maps to navigate to check points while paddling and running/trekking through the state park. You can compete as a team or solo. The team of 2-4 must complete all task together, no more than 100 feet apart at any given time unless specifically identified by the race director. Check Points will be placed on natural features hill tops, stream intersections, coves or at obvious trail intersections.

This race starts and finishes at the picnic shelter.

At the completion of the race, we will have food and drinks for the racers. We will also announce winners and award prizes.

Waivers: All participants must sign a Release and Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk, and Indemnity Agreement

Minors must race with an adult.

JUNE 7th 2025 Saturday

Morrow Mountain State Park, North Carolina. Shelter in the upper parking lot.

Disciplines: Hiking (5-7 miles), and Biking (3-6 miles)

This adventure race is designed to help the folks new to adventure racing get their feet wet in the sport and to challenge veteran racers who have limited time to race.

Racers will hike and bike to collect a series of checkpoints. Race pace for an adventure racer is around 4-5 miles an hour. Racers will use pre-plotted CalTopo maps to navigate to check points while biking and running/trekking through the state park. You can compete as a team or solo. The team of 2-4 must complete all task together, no more than 100 yards apart at any given time unless specifically identified by the race director. Check Points will be placed on natural features hill tops, stream intersections, coves or at obvious trail intersections.

This race starts and finishes at the picnic shelter.

At the completion of the race, we will have food and drinks for the racers. We will also announce winners and award prizes.

Waivers: All participants must sign a Release and Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk, and Indemnity Agreement

Minors must race with an adult.

Attention Stanly County families!! The Stanly Health Foundation and Atrium Health Stanly - Health Promotions are pleased to announce registration is open for the 11th Annual FREE Passport Outdoor Program (P.O.P.) hosted at Morrow Mountain State Park. Daniel Harkey, Passport to Health instructor, will lead P.O.P as participants explore the hiking trail system at Morrow Mountain. Although this program is primarily an exercise opportunity, participants will also discover many positive attributes to living an active lifestyle including healthy snack and lunch ideas. All participants will be provided with FREE healthy snacks during the hikes and a FREE healthy lunch after each hike. Participants are welcome to bring their own water and containers if they prefer, but FREE bottled water will also be provided to all participants.

P.O.P. will begin on Wednesday, June 3 - PLEASE see schedule on below. All hikes begin at 9 a.m. and end at 12 noon. P.O.P will meet on Wednesday and Thursday of each scheduled week. Participants are not required to adhere to an attendance requirement in order to participate. You can participate as much or as little as works for your family’s summer schedule.

Passport Outdoor Program is fully funded by Stanly Health Foundation and offered to all Stanly County public, private and home-school 4th and 5th grade students, and their families. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for all participants including adults via Passport Outdoor Program (P.O.P.) (runsignup.com). Children in grades lower than 4th grade may attend as well, but must be accompanied by a parent, or an adult guardian (grandparents, aunts/uncles, baby-sitter, etc.). Students in grades above 5th may also attend, but parents of these students are asked to contact Daniel Harkey, prior to registering their student.

Thank you, we look forward to hiking with you this summer!

Daniel Harkey 704-984-8997 or [email protected]

P.O.P. 2026 Hiking Schedule - all hikes begin at 9:00am. Participants should be picked up at 12 noon.

Week 1 - June 3, 4: Participants will meet in the Bridle Trail/Sugarloaf Trail/Horse trailer parking area. This parking area is located a ½ mile on the right after entering the main entrance of Morrow Mountain State Park.

Week 2 - June 10, 11: Participants will meet in the parking/picnic area located just past the swimming pool.

Week 3 - June 17, 18: Participants will meet in the parking area located at the Morrow Mountain boat launch and boat rental facility.

Week 4 - June 24, 25: Participants will meet in the Bridle Trail/Sugarloaf trail/ Horse trailer parking area. This parking area is located a ½ mile on the right after entering the main entrance of Morrow Mountain State Park.

Week 5 - July 8, 9: Participants will meet in the parking area located at the Morrow Mountain boat launch and boat rental facility.

Week 6 - July 15, 16: Participants will meet in the Bridle Trail/Sugarloaf trail/ Horse trailer parking area. This parking area is located a ½ mile on the right after entering the main entrance of Morrow Mountain State Park.

Week 7 - FINAL HIKE, Tuesday, July 21: Participants will meet in the Morrow Mountain State Park Office and Museum parking area. Pick up time this date is 12:00pm. There will not be a hike on Wednesday, or Thursday of this week 7.

The Badin Lake Triathlon provides a perfect opportunity for all fitness levels to get involved in a sprint triathlon. Participants will swim a 750 yard open water swim in Badin Lake, bike 13 miles through rolling country roads of Stanly County, and run a 5K through historic Badin, NC.

In 2019, Badin Lake Triathlon joined forces with Trivium Racing and became part of the Trivium Multisport Series. Triathletes will have the opportunity to participate in several multisport events throughout the year with a chance to win a series prize at the end of the year. Visit Trivium Racing for more information.

SWIM COURSE CYCLE COURSE RUN COURSE

Individuals will have the opportunity to compete in age group, Athena, or Clydesdale Divisions. Athletes competing in the Athena division must be female weighing 160 pounds or more. Athletes in the Clydesdale division must be male weighing 220 pounds or more.

The Relay Team Challenge encourages everyone in the community to get active and fit while having fun! It's a perfect way to get involved in the Badin Lake Triathlon without taking on all of the events. Three-man teams consist of one swimmer, one cyclist, and one runner. Two-man teams are welcome where one member of the team completes two of the legs. Teams can be All Male, All Female, or Coed.

Awards to be given to Overall, Age Group, Athena, Clydesdale, and Team Category winners.

Again this year, the Y would like you to help send underprivileged kids to camp this summer. With a gift of $30 you can send a kid to camp for a day this summer! Want to take it one step further and get your registration fee waived? Become a Fundraiser for the Send a Kid to Camp campaign and get your registration fee waived if you raise a minimum of $150. Not only will you get your registration fee waived but you will give a child an opportunity to experience the adventure and fun of day camp this year. In addition, all proceeds from the Badin Lake Triathlon support the YMCA Strong Communities Fund which funds the six signature programs of the Stanly County Family YMCA.

REGISTER BY 5/22 to be guaranteed a t-shirt!

SAFETY MEETING will take place at 7:15 AM at the Transition Area.

RACE BEGINS at 7:30 AM with the first swimmer in the water.

🌟 Join the Movement, Make a Difference! 🌟

The Albemarle Rotary Club proudly presents the 5th Annual Race to Remember 5K & 1-Mile Walk — an uplifting event dedicated to advancing Alzheimer’s research through Rotary’s nonprofit, C.A.R.T. (Coins for Alzheimer’s Research Trust) 💜🧠

🗓 Date: Saturday, June 13th, 2026

📍 Start 8:00 AM/ Finish: Field beside the YMCA Pavilion

👟 Scenic Route: Wind through beautiful historic downtown Albemarle and surrounding neighborhoods

🚗 Parking: Available near Y Park, Hartsell Funeral Home (522 N. Second St.), & the lot across from the pavilion

🏅 Awards: Top 3 in each age group (0-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+)

💯 Every step makes a difference!

Proceeds and all donations go directly to Alzheimer’s and dementia research—no overhead, just impact.

🧢 Race Shirt Reminder:

Register by 6/5 to get your shirt on race day!

Late registrations? No worries—your shirt will be available for pickup at Uwharrie Dash or mailed for just $3.

Race Packet Pickup 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM at Uwharrie Dash 154 South1st Street, ALbemarle, NC 28001 and on Race Morning

👣 Whether you’re running for a loved one, chasing a PR, or walking in support — let’s race for a reason.

Because memories are worth fighting for! 💜🏃‍♂️🚶‍♀️

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