Greening Up the Mountains 5k
- Date Sat 24th April 2027
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Sylva, North Carolina
- Price $22.20
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join the excitement at the Greening Up the Mountains 5K in Sylva, North Carolina, on Saturday, April 24th, 2027! This vibrant event kicks off with registration at 8:00 AM, followed by the race starting at 9:00 AM, and culminates in a lively awards ceremony at 10:00 AM at Mark Watson Park. Participants will enjoy a scenic course that begins at the park, crosses Business 23, loops through Monteith Park, and returns along the same route, showcasing both paved and graveled sections for a fun and engaging experience.
With age group awards for the top three finishers in categories from 10 and under to 80+, everyone has a chance to shine. Plus, the first 150 registrants will receive a guaranteed race shirt, so be sure to secure your spot early! All race proceeds support the Jackson County Parks and Recreation Department, making this not just a race but a celebration of community spirit and outdoor fun. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run for a good cause while enjoying the beautiful mountains!
With age group awards for the top three finishers in categories from 10 and under to 80+, everyone has a chance to shine. Plus, the first 150 registrants will receive a guaranteed race shirt, so be sure to secure your spot early! All race proceeds support the Jackson County Parks and Recreation Department, making this not just a race but a celebration of community spirit and outdoor fun. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run for a good cause while enjoying the beautiful mountains!
Organiser's Description
GREENING UP THE MOUNTAINS ANNUAL 5K WILL BE HELD, SATURDAY, APRIL 24TH, 2027
8:00AM REGISTRATION
9:00AM RACE STARTS!
10:00AM AWARDS CEREMONY
MARK WATSON PARK
86 MARK WATSON PARK
SYLVA, NC 28779
ALL PROCEEDS SUPPORT THE JACKSON COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT!
AWARDS:
OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE
TOP 3 IN EACH AGE GROUP! 10 AND UNDER, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
COURSE:
COURSE BEGINS AT MARK WATSON PARK IN DOWNTOWN SYLVA, CROSSES BUSINESS 23 ONTO OLD DILLSBORO ROAD, LOOPS INTO MONTEITH PARK AND RETURNS ON THE SAME ROUTE BACK TO MARK WATSON PARK. THIS IS A RELATIVELY FLAT COURSE WITH BOTH PAVED AND GRAVELED ROAD SECTIONS.
SHIRTS GUARANTEED TO FIRST 150 TO REGISTER AND AVAILABLE ON RACE DAY UNTIL WE RUN OUT.
8:00AM REGISTRATION
9:00AM RACE STARTS!
10:00AM AWARDS CEREMONY
MARK WATSON PARK
86 MARK WATSON PARK
SYLVA, NC 28779
ALL PROCEEDS SUPPORT THE JACKSON COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT!
AWARDS:
OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE
TOP 3 IN EACH AGE GROUP! 10 AND UNDER, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
COURSE:
COURSE BEGINS AT MARK WATSON PARK IN DOWNTOWN SYLVA, CROSSES BUSINESS 23 ONTO OLD DILLSBORO ROAD, LOOPS INTO MONTEITH PARK AND RETURNS ON THE SAME ROUTE BACK TO MARK WATSON PARK. THIS IS A RELATIVELY FLAT COURSE WITH BOTH PAVED AND GRAVELED ROAD SECTIONS.
SHIRTS GUARANTEED TO FIRST 150 TO REGISTER AND AVAILABLE ON RACE DAY UNTIL WE RUN OUT.
Races
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5k Run/Walk
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 24th April 2027 (9:00AM EDT)
$22.20
Course begins at Mark Watson Park in downtown Sylva, crosses Business 23 onto Old Dillsboro Road, loops into Monteith Park and returns on the same route back to Mark Watson Park. This is a relatively flat course with both paved and graveled road sections.
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