Crack Of Dawn Dash
- Date Sat 11th July 2026
- Time 7:00AM EDT
- Location Lenoir, North Carolina
- Price $32.80 - $43.40
- Races 2 races
- Distances 10km, 5km
Event summary
Get ready to rise and shine at the third annual Crack of Dawn Dash on Saturday, July 11, 2026, in the picturesque town of Lenoir, Caldwell! This exciting event offers both a 5K and a 10K race, perfect for runners of all levels looking to enjoy a refreshing morning run. The unique course winds through downtown Lenoir, featuring city streets, charming side roads, and a scenic stretch along the newest section of the Lenoir Greenway. Participants in the 10K will have the added thrill of passing cheering family and friends at the halfway point!
As a special treat, enjoy complimentary, freshly made Southern biscuits from Biscuitville while they last, and don’t miss out on the amazing coffee truck serving up delicious brews and specialty drinks for purchase. Be sure to register by June 29 to secure your event shirt and join in this vibrant community celebration of fitness and fun! Whether you're racing for a personal best or enjoying the camaraderie of fellow runners, the Crack of Dawn Dash promises a fantastic start to your weekend!
As a special treat, enjoy complimentary, freshly made Southern biscuits from Biscuitville while they last, and don’t miss out on the amazing coffee truck serving up delicious brews and specialty drinks for purchase. Be sure to register by June 29 to secure your event shirt and join in this vibrant community celebration of fitness and fun! Whether you're racing for a personal best or enjoying the camaraderie of fellow runners, the Crack of Dawn Dash promises a fantastic start to your weekend!
Organiser's Description
_*REGISTER FOR ALL 5 FRS EVENTS AT ONCE DURING THE MONTH OF APRIL AND RECEIVE AN ADDITIONAL 10% OFF THE LOWEST PRICE PLUS THE LIMITED EDITION FRS PERFORMANCE SHIRT! USE THE FRS APRIL BUNDLE TAB ON ANY EVENT REGISTRATION PAGE. YOUR SHIRT WILL BE THE STYLE SPECIFIC TO YOUR GENDER AND IN THE SAME SIZE AS THE EVENT T-SHIRTS YOU SELECTED UNLESS YOU CONTACT THE RACE DIRECTOR WITH DIFFERENT STYLE / SIZE CHOICES. THIS MOISTURE WICKING SHIRT WILL BE WAITING FOR YOU AT THE PACKET PICKUP OF THE FIRST RACE (SUNSET RIVER RUN) JUST IN TIME FOR YOUR HOT RUNS!_
_WAKE UP WHEN THE ROOSTER CROWS AND GET TO DOWNTOWN LENOIR FOR THE THIRD ANNUAL CRACK OF DAWN DASH! THE RACE OFFERS TWO DISTANCES (5K & 10K) AND STARTS EARLY 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._
_JUST BECAUSE YOU ARE GETTING UP EARLY AND GETTING YOUR RUN ON, WE WILL HAVE FREE, FRESH, HOT SOUTHERN BISCUITS HANDCRAFTED FROM SCRATCH AND PROVIDED BY BISCUITVILLE OF LENOIR (WHILE THEY LAST!)_
_WE WILL ALSO HAVE AN AMAZING COFFEE TRUCK WITH PLENTY OF COFFEE AND SPECIALTY DRINKS FOR PURCHASE!_
_*REGISTER BY JUNE 29 TO SECURE YOUR THIRD ANNUAL CRACK OF DAWN DASH EVENT SHIRT!_
EARLY PACKET PICK UP - FRIDAY (JULY 10) @ LIQUID ROOTS BREWING (1048 HARPER AVE) 5:30PM - 7:30PM
RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP / REGISTRATION - SATURDAY (JULY 11) 5:45AM - 6:45AM
2026 CRACK OF DAWN DASH 10K AWARDS:
* Top 3 Overall Male / Female (Winner - Custom Award + $35 Mountain Running Company Gift Certificate , 2nd - Custom Award + $30 Mountain Running Company Gift Certificate , 3rd - Custom Award + $25 Mountain Running Company Gift Certificate)
* Winner Male / Female Master (40 & Over) (Winner - Custom Award + $25 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 - 74, 75+
2026 CRACK OF DAWN DASH 5K AWARDS:
*Top 3 Overall Male / Female (Winner - Custom Award + $30 Mountain Running Company Gift Certificate , 2nd - Custom Award + $25 Mountain Running Company Gift Certificate , 3rd - Custom Award + $20 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 - 74, 75+
_WAKE UP WHEN THE ROOSTER CROWS AND GET TO DOWNTOWN LENOIR FOR THE THIRD ANNUAL CRACK OF DAWN DASH! THE RACE OFFERS TWO DISTANCES (5K & 10K) AND STARTS EARLY 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._
_JUST BECAUSE YOU ARE GETTING UP EARLY AND GETTING YOUR RUN ON, WE WILL HAVE FREE, FRESH, HOT SOUTHERN BISCUITS HANDCRAFTED FROM SCRATCH AND PROVIDED BY BISCUITVILLE OF LENOIR (WHILE THEY LAST!)_
_WE WILL ALSO HAVE AN AMAZING COFFEE TRUCK WITH PLENTY OF COFFEE AND SPECIALTY DRINKS FOR PURCHASE!_
_*REGISTER BY JUNE 29 TO SECURE YOUR THIRD ANNUAL CRACK OF DAWN DASH EVENT SHIRT!_
EARLY PACKET PICK UP - FRIDAY (JULY 10) @ LIQUID ROOTS BREWING (1048 HARPER AVE) 5:30PM - 7:30PM
RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP / REGISTRATION - SATURDAY (JULY 11) 5:45AM - 6:45AM
2026 CRACK OF DAWN DASH 10K AWARDS:
* Top 3 Overall Male / Female (Winner - Custom Award + $35 Mountain Running Company Gift Certificate , 2nd - Custom Award + $30 Mountain Running Company Gift Certificate , 3rd - Custom Award + $25 Mountain Running Company Gift Certificate)
* Winner Male / Female Master (40 & Over) (Winner - Custom Award + $25 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 - 74, 75+
2026 CRACK OF DAWN DASH 5K AWARDS:
*Top 3 Overall Male / Female (Winner - Custom Award + $30 Mountain Running Company Gift Certificate , 2nd - Custom Award + $25 Mountain Running Company Gift Certificate , 3rd - Custom Award + $20 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 - 74, 75+
Races
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Crack of Dawn Dash 10K (Foothills Run Series Race #2)
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 11th July 2026 (7:00AM EDT)
$43.40
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. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 11th July 2026 (7:00AM EDT)
$32.80
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401 Mulberry St SW, Lenoir, 28645, NC, United States
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