Lake Summit 10 Mile
- Date Sun 13th September 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Zirconia, North Carolina
- Price $43.40 - $107.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 10 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Lake Summit 10 Mile Trail Race on Sunday, September 13, 2026! Set in the picturesque Zirconia, Henderson, North Carolina, this event invites runners to enjoy a breathtaking 10-mile journey around the glistening shores of Lake Summit, surrounded by the stunning Southern Appalachian Mountains. This scenic course, primarily on well-maintained gravel roads, will take you through the charming community of Tuxedo, offering a peaceful escape with stunning views of clear blue waters, vibrant fall foliage, and rolling hills.
Starting at 8:00 AM, participants will embark on a mostly flat route with a gentle elevation gain of approximately 575 feet, making it perfect for both seasoned runners and newcomers alike. With a single short hill to keep things interesting and the serene atmosphere free from heavy traffic, this race promises to be a delightful blend of challenge and beauty. Don’t forget to take advantage of the post-race perks, including a free pancake breakfast and complimentary race photos, as you celebrate your achievement with fellow runners. Join us for a day filled with nature, community, and the joy of running at one of North Carolina's most scenic lakeside events!
Starting at 8:00 AM, participants will embark on a mostly flat route with a gentle elevation gain of approximately 575 feet, making it perfect for both seasoned runners and newcomers alike. With a single short hill to keep things interesting and the serene atmosphere free from heavy traffic, this race promises to be a delightful blend of challenge and beauty. Don’t forget to take advantage of the post-race perks, including a free pancake breakfast and complimentary race photos, as you celebrate your achievement with fellow runners. Join us for a day filled with nature, community, and the joy of running at one of North Carolina's most scenic lakeside events!
Organiser's Description
LAKE SUMMIT 10 MILE TRAIL RACE
_TUXEDO, NORTH CAROLINA_
_WHERE MOUNTAIN VIEWS MEET LAKESIDE CHARM_
JOIN US FOR A BREATHTAKING 10-MILE RUN AROUND THE SPARKLING SHORES OF LAKE SUMMIT, NESTLED IN THE HEART OF THE SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN MOUNTAINS, JUST SOUTH OF HISTORIC FLAT ROCK, NC. THIS SCENIC COURSE WEAVES ALONG PACKED DIRT ROADS THROUGH THE QUIET COMMUNITY OF TUXEDO, OFFERING RUNNERS A PEACEFUL, NATURE-FILLED EXPERIENCE YOU WONT SOON FORGET.
WHAT TO EXPECT
AS YOU CIRCLE THE LAKE IN A COUNTER-CLOCKWISE DIRECTION, YOULL TAKE IN STUNNING VIEWS OF CLEAR BLUE WATERS, CHARMING LAKEFRONT HOMES, AND THE ROLLING BACKDROP OF THE BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS, DRESSED IN VIBRANT FALL FOLIAGE. WITH 90% OF THE COURSE ON WELL-MAINTAINED GRAVEL ROADS, ITS THE PERFECT MIX OF BEAUTY AND CHALLENGE. A SINGLE SHORT HILL ADDS JUST ENOUGH ELEVATION TO KEEP THINGS INTERESTING TOTAL ELEVATION GAIN IS APPROXIMATELY 575 FEET.
WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT
SCENIC LAKESIDE VIEWS: CRYSTAL-CLEAR WATER, CHANGING LEAVES, AND MOUNTAIN VISTAS
PEACEFUL VIBES: QUIET ROADS, MINIMAL TRAFFIC, AND A TRANQUIL ATMOSPHERE
WILDLIFE ENCOUNTERS: KEEP YOUR EYES PEELED FOR DEER, BIRDS, AND THE SOUNDS OF NATURE
GENTLE TERRAIN: MOSTLY FLAT WITH A FEW ROLLING HILLS IDEAL FOR NEW AND SEASONED RUNNERS ALIKE
RACE DETAILS
START TIME: SUNDAY @ 8:00 AM
LOCATION: TUXEDO PARK 1299 OLD US 25 HWY, ZIRCONIA, NC 28790
PACKET PICKUP: BEGINS AT 7:00 AM AT THE SHELTER NEAR THE START/FINISH LINE
COURSE MAP & STRAVA LINK: CLICK HERE FOR MAP [https://www.strava.com/routes/3270739667312057214]
ELEVATION GAIN: 575 FT
SURFACE: 90% PACKED DIRT ROAD
POST-RACE PERKS
FREE PANCAKE BREAKFAST FOR ALL FINISHERS
COMPLIMENTARY RACE PHOTOS
MUSIC & CHILL VIBES TO WIND DOWN AFTER YOUR RUN
CLEARLY MARKED COURSE WITH DIRECTIONAL ARROWS AT ALL INTERSECTIONS
CHIP-TIMED RESULTS WITH LIVE SPLITS AND RANKINGS STOPWATCH
PARKING INFO
RUNNERS CAN PARK AT 1299 OLD US 25 HWY, ZIRCONIA, NC 28790 RIGHT AT TUXEDO PARK NEAR THE START/FINISH AREA.
WHETHER YOU'RE CHASING A PR OR SOAKING UP THE MOUNTAIN AIR, THE LAKE SUMMIT 10 MILE OFFERS THE PERFECT BLEND OF NATURE, COMMUNITY, AND CELEBRATION. DONT MISS YOUR CHANCE TO RUN ONE OF NORTH CAROLINAS MOST SCENIC LAKESIDE ROUTES! FEMALE SIGN
_TUXEDO, NORTH CAROLINA_
_WHERE MOUNTAIN VIEWS MEET LAKESIDE CHARM_
JOIN US FOR A BREATHTAKING 10-MILE RUN AROUND THE SPARKLING SHORES OF LAKE SUMMIT, NESTLED IN THE HEART OF THE SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN MOUNTAINS, JUST SOUTH OF HISTORIC FLAT ROCK, NC. THIS SCENIC COURSE WEAVES ALONG PACKED DIRT ROADS THROUGH THE QUIET COMMUNITY OF TUXEDO, OFFERING RUNNERS A PEACEFUL, NATURE-FILLED EXPERIENCE YOU WONT SOON FORGET.
WHAT TO EXPECT
AS YOU CIRCLE THE LAKE IN A COUNTER-CLOCKWISE DIRECTION, YOULL TAKE IN STUNNING VIEWS OF CLEAR BLUE WATERS, CHARMING LAKEFRONT HOMES, AND THE ROLLING BACKDROP OF THE BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS, DRESSED IN VIBRANT FALL FOLIAGE. WITH 90% OF THE COURSE ON WELL-MAINTAINED GRAVEL ROADS, ITS THE PERFECT MIX OF BEAUTY AND CHALLENGE. A SINGLE SHORT HILL ADDS JUST ENOUGH ELEVATION TO KEEP THINGS INTERESTING TOTAL ELEVATION GAIN IS APPROXIMATELY 575 FEET.
WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT
SCENIC LAKESIDE VIEWS: CRYSTAL-CLEAR WATER, CHANGING LEAVES, AND MOUNTAIN VISTAS
PEACEFUL VIBES: QUIET ROADS, MINIMAL TRAFFIC, AND A TRANQUIL ATMOSPHERE
WILDLIFE ENCOUNTERS: KEEP YOUR EYES PEELED FOR DEER, BIRDS, AND THE SOUNDS OF NATURE
GENTLE TERRAIN: MOSTLY FLAT WITH A FEW ROLLING HILLS IDEAL FOR NEW AND SEASONED RUNNERS ALIKE
RACE DETAILS
START TIME: SUNDAY @ 8:00 AM
LOCATION: TUXEDO PARK 1299 OLD US 25 HWY, ZIRCONIA, NC 28790
PACKET PICKUP: BEGINS AT 7:00 AM AT THE SHELTER NEAR THE START/FINISH LINE
COURSE MAP & STRAVA LINK: CLICK HERE FOR MAP [https://www.strava.com/routes/3270739667312057214]
ELEVATION GAIN: 575 FT
SURFACE: 90% PACKED DIRT ROAD
POST-RACE PERKS
FREE PANCAKE BREAKFAST FOR ALL FINISHERS
COMPLIMENTARY RACE PHOTOS
MUSIC & CHILL VIBES TO WIND DOWN AFTER YOUR RUN
CLEARLY MARKED COURSE WITH DIRECTIONAL ARROWS AT ALL INTERSECTIONS
CHIP-TIMED RESULTS WITH LIVE SPLITS AND RANKINGS STOPWATCH
PARKING INFO
RUNNERS CAN PARK AT 1299 OLD US 25 HWY, ZIRCONIA, NC 28790 RIGHT AT TUXEDO PARK NEAR THE START/FINISH AREA.
WHETHER YOU'RE CHASING A PR OR SOAKING UP THE MOUNTAIN AIR, THE LAKE SUMMIT 10 MILE OFFERS THE PERFECT BLEND OF NATURE, COMMUNITY, AND CELEBRATION. DONT MISS YOUR CHANCE TO RUN ONE OF NORTH CAROLINAS MOST SCENIC LAKESIDE ROUTES! FEMALE SIGN
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Lake Summit 10 Mile
Incl. $3.40 Fee
Sun 13th September 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$43.40
OPENS 01 JAN 26 -
Sponsorship & Vendor Opportunities
Incl. $7.00 Fee
Sun 13th September 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$107.00
OPENS 01 JAN 26
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