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River Hawk Races 2026
Saturday, April 18, 2026
The Mount Holly Community Development Foundation is excited to introduce the River Hawk Races where the powerful strength of the Catawba River have inspired us to revamp our Mount Holly 5K/10K. As we reimagine the limits of how far we can soar, join us in celebrating our city's connection to nature with the flow of Mount Holly's greenway along the Catawba River.
Whether you are ready to break your personal best, running for your health, or just want to have fun we invite you to join the fearless spirit of the hawk and fly across the finish line. With our wings spread we are proud to join you in the currents that will continue to carry us toward greater horizons.
Race Times
Tailrace 10k - 9:00am
Greenway 5k - 9:15am
Kid Tadpole Dash - 10:15am
Awards will be given to the top three female and male participants, along with top three male and female runners of each division:
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 and Over.
T-shirt included with 5k/10k registration.
(See design on registration page.)
O'CRUD
Saturday, May 2, 2026
The O'CRUD (Open-water Catawba River Up and Down) race on Saturday, May 2nd will have two distance options. Both start and finish at the Mount Holly Boat Landing in Mount Holly, NC. The 2.4-mile 10K distances will both have an in-water, treading start. Participants will swim upstream for half the distance of each race before turning to head back downstream to the finish at the boat landing.
This race is the 2026 kickoff of the Charlotte Open Water Swim Series. The series consists of the O’CRUD, the Hell or High Water Swim, the Mt. Holly Mile and the Charlotte Open Water Championship.
What: O’CRUD open water race
When: Sat., May 2, 2026
10K starts at 8:00 AM
2.4 Mile starts at 8:05 AM
Where: Mount Holly Boat Landing, 724 Elm Ave., Mount Holly, NC
Cost:
10K - $175
2.4 Mile - $85
Please note: 10K swimmers must be accompanied by a kayak escort. If swimmers cannot provide their own escort, they can arrange for a kayaker and/or kayak on the registration page.