4 events in Rutherford County, North Carolina

Union Mills Wilderness 5K &10K (Formerly Box Creek Event)

10 am kick off on 2/28/2026- Union Mills, NC

Union Mills Learning Center is presenting the 5th annual Union Mills Wilderness 5K & 10K on Saturday, February 28, 2026 (Formerly Box Creek Event -- just a name change). The 10K boasts spectacular scenery, taking runners alongside the Second Broad River, the CSX Railroad, and around the base of Rocky Face Mountain and the area now known as Box Creek Wilderness. 5K participants can walk or run the route that will begin at Union Mills Learning Center. Both races are scheduled to start at 10am.

*No T-shirt guaranteed to be received before the race if not registered by the 16th .

*Both the 5k and 10k will be in the ROC series points race for 2026. 1 additional point earned for the 10k (make note)!!

• WE WILL HAVE RACE DAY SIGN UPS RACE MORNING!

• Pre Made race goodie bags will be distributed race morning at packet pick up. The bag will include your disposable timing chip (wear on your chest), Race T-shirt, and a few small sponsored items.

*Refreshments will be prepackaged and self served at both the finish-line area in the auditorium and on the course.

• An awards ceremony will be held in the facility auditorium. A face book Live video will take place. Awards will be mailed if anyone leaves before the ceremony. Find your results under RacingToes.com

T shirt dead line Feb 16th. Due to demand and the ability to receive shipments from the vendor in a timely manner, shirt colors may vary.

Awards for Top 2 Male & Female Overall

Top 3 places (Male & Female) in each Age Group:

1-12; 13-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70 & over.

Contact UMLC President, Elaine Conner for more information. [email protected] (828) 429-5871

All proceeds from this event will go towards building upgrades and the educational programs offered at the Union Mills Learning Center.

Sunshine Elementary School

Event Summary: 5K Run and Half Mile Fun Run

Event Details: The 21st Annual Bear Foot 5K and 1/2 Mile Fun Run will be held on March 14, 2026, 8:30 am at Sunshine Elementary School located at 231 Toney Road Bostic, NC 28018. All proceeds benefit Sunshine Elementary School K-5 students.

This event will be held rain or shine! No pets, please!

Shirt preference will be available to 5K Runners if registered by February 27, 2026. After February 27, shirt preference availability is not guaranteed. The 1/2 Mile Fun Run is for children 5th grade and under. There is no charge for the 1/2 Mile Fun Run and it DOES NOT include a shirt. Additional shirts will be available for sale while supplies last.

Age Divisions: Top 3 Male and Female in the following age groups will received a medal:

5 and under, 6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39,

40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90-94, 95+

Overall Winners: Top 3 Male and Female in the 5k will received a trophy!

1/2 mile Fun Run for 5th grade and under:

(Fun Run is not timed but every child will receive a medal)

Packet Pickup:

Friday 3/13 - 3:00PM-6:00PM @ Sunshine Elementary

Race Day: Onsite from 7:00AM to 8:15AM

Race start time 8:30 AM

Miles for Messiah 5K & Breakfast is our annual event that benefits the youth programs at our church. The 5K course starts near PVCC and finishes at the Family Life Center where a delicious breakfast will be served to all runners. Breakfast plates are also available for any spectators for a small fee &/or donation. The race course is a figure 9 with a loop off of Doggett Road and small inclines. The church youth and leaders manage the event and make it a family friendly event for everyone. M4M has been a part of the Rutherford Outdoor Coalition (ROC) Race Series since 2012. We would love for you to join us this year!