What are the race distances and start times?

• →Half Marathon (13.1 miles): Saturday, June 6, at 7:30 AM
• →10K (6.2 miles): Sunday, June 7, at 7:39 AM
• →5K (3.1 miles): Sunday, June 7, at 7:45 AM
• →5K Ruck (3.1 miles): Sunday, June 7, at 7:45 AM

What is the format of the 5K Ruck?

The 5K Ruck is a specialized category where participants carry weight:

• →Men are required to wear a 20# ruck plate, vest, or backpack.
• →Women are required to wear a 10# ruck plate, vest, or backpack.

What type of course should runners expect?

The courses consist of asphalt roads that wind and undulate through a forest setting. Although the event is held in a state park, this is a road race rather than a trail race.

When and where can I pick up my race packet?

• →Friday, June 5: Packet pickup opens at Charlotte Running Company in Mooresville.
• →Race Day: Packet pickup opens at the Lake Norman State Park beach parking lot (note: this is at the Lake Norman Picnic Ground/beach area, not the visitors center).

What swag is included with registration?

Participants who register by the April 30, 2026, deadline are eligible for the following:

• →Half Marathon runners: A hoodie.
• →5K runners: A short-sleeve T-shirt.

Who will receive awards?

Awards are presented to the following categories:

• →Half Marathon: Top overall finishers and age-group finishers.
• →10K, 5K, and 5K Ruck: Overall finishers.

What is the beneficiary of this event?

The race benefits the Human Health Project. In support of this cause, athletes are asked to bring a non-perishable food item to the event.