Haw River Island Ramble

  • Date Sat 11th April 2026
  • Location Graham, North Carolina

Event summary

Join the celebration of nature at the Haw River Island Ramble on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Graham, Alamance! This exciting event invites walkers, runners, racers, and casual ramblers to participate in a fun-filled day dedicated to protecting the stunning Haw River. Registered competitors can take part in a thrilling 6K (3.6-mile) race around the picturesque Saxapahaw Island Loop Trail, while those seeking a more leisurely experience can opt for the 1.2-mile single loop as a "Rambler."

As part of Earth Month, this event not only promotes health and wellness but also raises awareness about the importance of conserving our precious waterways. The Haw River Assembly has been a dedicated advocate for the protection and restoration of the Haw River and Jordan Lake since 1982. With nearly one million people relying on this vital watershed, your participation helps support environmental education and conservation efforts. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors while making a difference for our planet!

Organiser's Description

REGISTER HERE: HAWRIVERISLANDRAMBLE [https://secure.qgiv.com/for/climatefilmpanel/event/hawriverislandramble/]

JOIN THE HAW RIVER ASSEMBLY AS WE RUN TO PROTECT OUR RIVER! WALKERS, RUNNERS, RACERS, AND RAMBLERS ALIKE ARE ALL WELCOME! REGISTERED "COMPETITORS" WILL PARTICIPATE IN A 6K (3.6 MILE) RACE AROUND THE SAXAPAHAW ISLAND LOOP TRAIL NEXT TO THE SCENIC HAW RIVER. WOULD YOU RATHER WANDER FOR YOUR FRESH AIR AND THE VIEWS? YOU CAN ALSO REGISTER AS A "RAMBLER" FOR A 1.2-MILE, SINGLE LOOP. JOIN US IN CELEBRATING THE RIVER WE SERVE AND PROTECT ALL YEAR ROUND FOR EARTH MONTH!

THE HAW RIVER ASSEMBLY IS A 501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT CITIZENS GROUP FOUNDED IN 1982 TO RESTORE AND PROTECT THE HAW RIVER AND JORDAN LAKE AND TO BUILD A WATERSHED COMMUNITY THAT SHARES THIS VISION. OUR GOALS ARE TO PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, CONSERVATION, AND POLLUTION PREVENTION, TO SPEAK AS A VOICE FOR THE RIVER IN THE PUBLIC ARENA, AND TO PUT INTO PEOPLES HANDS THE TOOLS AND THE KNOWLEDGE THEY NEED TO BE EFFECTIVE GUARDIANS OF THE RIVER. THE SCENIC 110-MILE HAW RIVER IS AT THE HEADWATERS OF THE CAPE FEAR RIVER BASIN AND INCLUDES THE JORDAN LAKE RESERVOIR, PROVIDING DRINKING WATER AND RECREATION TO NC. HAW RIVER AND JORDAN LAKE TRIBUTARIES FLOW THROUGH GUILFORD, ROCKINGHAM, CASWELL, ALAMANCE, ORANGE, CHATHAM, WAKE, AND DURHAM COUNTIES. ALMOST ONE MILLION PEOPLE ARE PART OF THIS WATERSHEDSEDIMENTATION, WASTEWATER, AND RUNOFF IMPAIR ITS WATERS. WE HOST EVENTS RAISING AWARENESS AROUND PROTECTING OUR WATERSHED THROUGH ADVOCACY, PROVIDING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES, AND SHARING ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION TO ALL AGES. LEARN MORE ON OUR WEBSITE: HTTPS://HAWRIVER.ORG/. [https://hawriver.org/]

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5550 Church Rd, Graham, 27253, NC, United States

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