Sunset River Run

  • Date Sat 24th May 2025
  • Time 7:00PM EDT
  • Location Lenoir, North Carolina
  • Price $6.30 - $32.80
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km

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Event summary

Join us for the exciting Third Annual Sunset River Run on Saturday, May 24, 2025, in the picturesque Happy Valley, North Carolina, nestled between Lenoir and Blowing Rock. This vibrant event promises a memorable experience for runners of all levels, featuring a beautiful 5K point-to-point course along the tranquil Yadkin River, starting at LaPaz/Marshallberg Farm and finishing at the Happy Valley Filling Station.

Whether you’re aiming for a competitive edge or just looking to enjoy a leisurely stroll, the Sunset River Run has something for everyone. After crossing the finish line, stick around for a fantastic afterparty that includes awards, craft beer, delicious wood-fired pizza, and live music to celebrate your achievement. The festivities kick off with on-site registration at 5:30 PM, followed by the race start at 7:00 PM, and don't miss the Kids Fun Run at 8:00 PM, perfect for children 12 and under. Register by May 12 to secure your official event T-shirt, and get ready for an unforgettable evening filled with fun, community spirit, and a chance to win exciting prizes!

Organiser's Description

A BEAUTIFUL VALLEY. A TRANQUIL RIVER. A SCENIC ROUTE. A FUN AFTERPARTY. CHECK, CHECK, CHECK AND CHECK! WELCOME TO THE THIRD ANNUAL SUNSET RIVER RUN. WHETHER YOU ARE LOOKING TO RUN HARD AND COMPETE FOR AWARDS OR YOU ARE MORE IN TO AN EVENING STROLL ALONG THE YADKIN RIVER, THIS EVENT IS FOR YOU! SUNSET RIVER RUN TAKES PLACE IN PEACEFUL HAPPY VALLEY, NC (BETWEEN LENOIR & BLOWING ROCK).

THE 5K ROUTE IS POINT TO POINT BEGINNING AT LAPAZ / MARSHALLBERG FARM (3232 INDIAN GRAVE RD, LENOIR, NC) AND ENDING AT HAPPY VALLEY FILLING STATION (1275 HIGHWAY 268, LENOIR, NC).

AFTER YOU COMPLETE YOUR RUN, STICK AROUND FOR A BANGIN' AFTERPARTY WITH AWARDS, CRAFT BEER, WOOD-FIRED PIZZA AND AMAZING LIVE MUSIC! EVERY PARTICIPANT (21+) WILL RECEIVE A FREE BEER FROM HAPPY VALLEY FILLING STATION FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK! THE KIDS RUN PRESENTED BY QUEST 4 LIFE WILL FIRE OFF AT 8:00 PM. WHEN YOU HAVE HAD ALL THE FUN YOU CAN STAND, A FREE SHUTTLE WILL BE AVAILABLE TO TAKE YOU BACK TO THE PARTICIPANT PARKING AREA AT THE STARTING LINE.

REGISTER BY MAY 12 TO GUARANTEE YOUR SIZE OF THE OFFICIAL THIRD ANNUAL SUNSET RIVER RUN T-SHIRT DESIGNED BY IMAGE 420 IN ASHEVILLE NC!

EVENT SCHEDULE
FRIDAY (5/23) - Pre Race Packet Pick Up (6:00 pm - 8:00 pm); Happy Valley Filling Station (1275 NC-268, Lenoir, NC)
SATURDAY (5/24) - On Site Registration & Packet Pick Up (5:30 pm - 6:45 pm); Starting Line at Lapaz / Marshallberg Farm (3232 Indian Grave Rd, Lenoir, NC)
Start of The Third Annual Sunset River Run (7:00 pm)
After race party begins at the outside stage (7:30 pm)
Shuttles available to return runners back to their cars at the starting line parking area (7:45 pm)
Start of The Kids Fun Run Presented By Quest 4 Life (8:00 pm)
Awards for The First Annual Sunset River Run (8:15 pm)

_PARKING WILL BE PROVIDED AT THE STARTING LINE (LAPAZ / MARSHALLBERG FARM - 3232 INDIAN GRAVE RD., LENOIR, NC) FOR REGISTERED RUNNERS. A COURTESY SHUTTLE WILL RUN FROM THE FINISH LINE AT HAPPY VALLEY FILLING STATION TO THE START LINE BEGINNING AT 7:45 PM TO RETURN RUNNERS BACK TO THEIR VEHICLES. _



THIRD ANNUAL SUNSET RIVER RUN INDIVIDUAL AWARDS

* Top 3 Overall Male / Female (Winner - Custom Trophy + $45 Mountain Running Company Gift Certificate , 2nd - Custom Trophy + $25 Mountain Running Company Gift Certificate , 3rd - Custom Trophy + $10 Mountain Running Company Gift Certificate)
* Top 2 Male / Female Master (40 & Over) (Winner - Custom Trophy + $45 Mountain Running Company Gift Certificate, 2nd - Custom Trophy + $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+

THE KIDS FUN RUN PRESENTED BY QUEST 4 LIFE is for kids age 12 and younger. The race is a 1/2 mile course that begins and ends at the Sunset River Run Finish Line (At the Happy Valley Filling Station). Cost for the race is $5 and every participant receives a medal as they cross the finish line and a custom bib. This non-timed event will begin after the 5k at 8:00 pm.

THE THIRD ANNUAL SUNSET RIVER RUN IS THE FIRST RACE IN THE FOOTHILLS RUN SERIES PRESENTED BY UNC ORTHO. THE OTHER RACES SCHEDULED IN THE SERIES ARE THE INAUGURAL CRACK OF DAWN DASH (JUL 19) - LENOIR, NC; SOUTHERN SUNDOWN 4 MILER (AUG 16) - LENOIR, NC; HAPPY VALLEY HUMDINGER (OCT 25) - HAPPY VALLEY, NC AND DIRTY SANTA TRAIL RUN (DEC 13) - LENOIR, NC. THE TOP 2 MALE / TOP 2 FEMALE / TOP 2 MASTERS MALE / TOP 2 MASTERS FEMALE OF THE 5 RACE SERIES WILL RECEIVE SPECIAL CUSTOM AWARDS BASED ON THEIR FINISH IN THE 5 RACES, TO BE PRESENTED AFTER THE FINAL RACE.

Races

  • Sunset River Run 5K

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 24th May 2025 (7:00PM EDT)

    $32.80

  • Kids Fun Run Presented by Quest 4 Life

    Incl. $1.30 Fee

    Sat 24th May 2025 (8:00PM EDT)

    $6.30

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1275 HWY 268, Lenoir, 28645, NC, United States

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