Crack Of Dawn Dash

  • Date Sat 19th July 2025
  • Time 7:00AM EDT
  • Location Lenoir, North Carolina
  • Price $38.10 - $48.70
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 10km, 5km

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Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating morning at the Crack Of Dawn Dash on Saturday, July 19, 2025, in the charming city of Lenoir, Caldwell! This vibrant event invites runners of all levels to rise and shine as they take on either a 5K or the official 10K distance, which is part of the Foothills Run Series. Participants will enjoy a unique course that winds through the picturesque downtown streets, navigates scenic side roads, and showcases the newest section of the Lenoir Greenway.

Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting out, the Crack Of Dawn Dash promises a fun and energetic atmosphere, complete with cheers from family and friends at the halfway point. Don’t miss out on the chance to earn custom awards and gift certificates for top finishers in various categories. Be sure to register by July 7 to secure your exclusive event shirt, and join us for early packet pickup on July 18 at Liquid Roots Brewing. Lace up your running shoes and prepare for a fantastic community gathering that celebrates health, fitness, and the joy of running!

Organiser's Description

WAKE UP WHEN THE ROOSTER CROWS AND GET TO DOWNTOWN LENOIR FOR THIS SECOND YEAR EARLY MORNING EVENT! THE RACE OFFERS TWO DISTANCES (5K & 10K) AND STARTS EARLIER THIS YEAR SO IT WILL BE NICE AND COOL! THE UNIQUE COURSE TRAVERSES DOWNTOWN ON CITY STREETS, NAVIGATES SOME SIDE ROADS AND ZIPS DOWN THE NEWEST SECTION OF THE LENOIR GREENWAY. DO IT TWICE FOR THE 10K DISTANCE WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO PASS YOUR CHEERING FAMILY, FRIENDS AND SPECTATORS AT THE HALFWAY POINT (START / FINISH LINE). THE CRACK OF DAWN DASH 10K IS THE OFFICIAL DISTANCE FOR THE FOOTHILLS RUN SERIES AND THEREFORE ONLY RESULTS FROM THE 10K DISTANCE WILL BE CONSIDERED TOWARD THE SERIES ENDING STANDINGS.

*REGISTER BY JULY 7 TO SECURE YOUR SECOND ANNUAL CRACK OF DAWN DASH EVENT SHIRT!



EARLY PACKET PICK UP - FRIDAY (JULY 18) @ LIQUID ROOTS BREWING (1048 HARPER AVE) 5:30PM - 7:30PM

RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP / REGISTRATION - SATURDAY (JULY 19) 5:45AM - 6:45AM



2025 CRACK OF DAWN DASH 10K AWARDS:

* Top 3 Overall Male / Female (Winner - Custom Award + $30 Mountain Running Company Gift Certificate , 2nd - Custom Award + $15 Mountain Running Company Gift Certificate , 3rd - Custom Award + $10 Mountain Running Company Gift Certificate)
* Winner Male / Female Master (40 & Over) (Winner - Custom Award + $20 Mountain Running Company Gift Certificate)
*Top 3 Male / Female Age Groups (Winner - Custom Gold Finished Medal, 2nd - Custom Silver Finished Medal, 3rd - Custom Bronze Finished Medal) 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+

2025 CRACK OF DAWN DASH 5K AWARDS:

*Top 3 Overall Male / Female (Winner - Custom Award + $30 Mountain Running Company Gift Certificate , 2nd - Custom Award + $15 Mountain Running Company Gift Certificate , 3rd - Custom Award + $10 Mountain Running Company Gift Certificate)
* Winner Male / Female Master (40 & Over) (Winner - Custom Award + $20 Mountain Running Company Gift Certificate)
*Top 3 Male / Female Age Groups (Winner - Custom Gold Finished Medal, 2nd - Custom Silver Finished Medal, 3rd - Custom Bronze Finished Medal) 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+

Races

  • Crack of Dawn Dash 10K (Foothills Run Series Race #2)

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 19th July 2025 (7:00AM EDT)

    $48.70

    The Crack Of Dawn Dash 10K is the official distance for The Foothills Run Series and therefore only results from the 10K distance will be considered toward the series ending standings.
  • Crack of Dawn Dash 5K

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 19th July 2025 (7:00AM EDT)

    $38.10

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Location

401 Mulberry St SW, Lenoir, 28645, NC, United States

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