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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.
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.
It's Back!
The Slam the Dam 10K is back! As most of you know, Chimney Rock and Lake Lure were devastated by Hurricane Helene in 2024.
While the area is slowly recovering, the Lake Lure Olympiad Committee is pleased to be able to bring back both the Slam the Dam 10K as well as the Race to the Rock 5K, as part of their "Race for Recovery" weekend. Unfortunately, the Lake Lure Triathlon will have to wait another year as the lake is still not up to proper standards for safe swimming.
NOTE: This is a difficult course with lots of elevation changes.