Union Mills Wilderness 5K & 10K (Formerly Box Creek Event)
- Date Sat 28th February 2026
- Time 10:00AM EST
- Location Union mills, North Carolina
- Price $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of fun and fitness at the 5th Annual Union Mills Wilderness 5K & 10K on Saturday, February 28, 2026! Set in the stunning backdrop of Union Mills, Rutherford, this exciting event kicks off at 10 AM and promises a memorable experience for both avid runners and casual walkers. Participants can choose between the scenic 5K and the more challenging 10K routes, which wind alongside the picturesque Second Broad River, through the CSX Railroad, and around the majestic Rocky Face Mountain in the newly designated Box Creek Wilderness area.
Both races offer the chance to earn points in the ROC Series for 2026, with an additional point for the 10K! Make sure to register by February 16 for a guaranteed race t-shirt, as well as receive a pre-made goodie bag that includes your disposable timing chip, race shirt, and exciting sponsored items. Refreshments will be available at the finish line and along the course, ensuring you stay energized throughout the race. Join us for an awards ceremony in the facility auditorium, where top finishers will be recognized! Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to support local educational programs and enjoy an invigorating day in the great outdoors
Both races offer the chance to earn points in the ROC Series for 2026, with an additional point for the 10K! Make sure to register by February 16 for a guaranteed race t-shirt, as well as receive a pre-made goodie bag that includes your disposable timing chip, race shirt, and exciting sponsored items. Refreshments will be available at the finish line and along the course, ensuring you stay energized throughout the race. Join us for an awards ceremony in the facility auditorium, where top finishers will be recognized! Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to support local educational programs and enjoy an invigorating day in the great outdoors
Organiser's Description
UNION MILLS WILDERNESS 5K &10K (FORMERLY BOX CREEK EVENT)
10 AM KICK OFF ON 2/28/2026- UNION MILLS, NC
UNION MILLS LEARNING CENTER IS PRESENTING THE 5TH ANNUAL UNION MILLS WILDERNESS 5K & 10K ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2026 (FORMERLY BOX CREEK EVENT -- JUST A NAME CHANGE). THE 10K BOASTS SPECTACULAR SCENERY, TAKING RUNNERS ALONGSIDE THE SECOND BROAD RIVER, THE CSX RAILROAD, AND AROUND THE BASE OF ROCKY FACE MOUNTAIN AND THE AREA NOW KNOWN AS BOX CREEK WILDERNESS. 5K PARTICIPANTS CAN WALK OR RUN THE ROUTE THAT WILL BEGIN AT UNION MILLS LEARNING CENTER. BOTH RACES ARE SCHEDULED TO START AT 10AM.
*_NO T-SHIRT GUARANTEED TO BE RECEIVED BEFORE THE RACE IF NOT REGISTERED BY THE 16TH_ .
*BOTH THE 5K AND 10K WILL BE IN THE ROC SERIES POINTS RACE FOR 2026. 1 ADDITIONAL POINT EARNED FOR THE 10K (MAKE NOTE)!!
* WE WILL HAVE RACE DAY SIGN UPS RACE MORNING!
* PRE MADE RACE GOODIE BAGS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED RACE MORNING AT PACKET PICK UP. THE BAG WILL INCLUDE YOUR DISPOSABLE TIMING CHIP (WEAR ON YOUR CHEST), RACE T-SHIRT, AND A FEW SMALL SPONSORED ITEMS.
*REFRESHMENTS WILL BE PREPACKAGED AND SELF SERVED AT BOTH THE FINISH-LINE AREA IN THE AUDITORIUM AND ON THE COURSE.
* AN AWARDS CEREMONY WILL BE HELD IN THE FACILITY AUDITORIUM. A FACE BOOK LIVE VIDEO WILL TAKE PLACE. AWARDS WILL BE MAILED IF ANYONE LEAVES BEFORE THE CEREMONY. FIND YOUR RESULTS UNDER RACINGTOES.COM
T SHIRT DEAD LINE FEB 16TH. DUE TO DEMAND AND THE ABILITY TO RECEIVE SHIPMENTS FROM THE VENDOR IN A TIMELY MANNER, SHIRT COLORS MAY VARY.
AWARDS FOR TOP 2 MALE & FEMALE OVERALL
TOP 3 PLACES (MALE & FEMALE) IN EACH AGE GROUP:
1-12; 13-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70 & OVER.
CONTACT UMLC PRESIDENT, ELAINE CONNER FOR MORE INFORMATION. [email protected] (828) 429-5871
ALL PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT WILL GO TOWARDS BUILDING UPGRADES AND THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS OFFERED AT THE UNION MILLS LEARNING CENTER.
10 AM KICK OFF ON 2/28/2026- UNION MILLS, NC
UNION MILLS LEARNING CENTER IS PRESENTING THE 5TH ANNUAL UNION MILLS WILDERNESS 5K & 10K ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2026 (FORMERLY BOX CREEK EVENT -- JUST A NAME CHANGE). THE 10K BOASTS SPECTACULAR SCENERY, TAKING RUNNERS ALONGSIDE THE SECOND BROAD RIVER, THE CSX RAILROAD, AND AROUND THE BASE OF ROCKY FACE MOUNTAIN AND THE AREA NOW KNOWN AS BOX CREEK WILDERNESS. 5K PARTICIPANTS CAN WALK OR RUN THE ROUTE THAT WILL BEGIN AT UNION MILLS LEARNING CENTER. BOTH RACES ARE SCHEDULED TO START AT 10AM.
*_NO T-SHIRT GUARANTEED TO BE RECEIVED BEFORE THE RACE IF NOT REGISTERED BY THE 16TH_ .
*BOTH THE 5K AND 10K WILL BE IN THE ROC SERIES POINTS RACE FOR 2026. 1 ADDITIONAL POINT EARNED FOR THE 10K (MAKE NOTE)!!
* WE WILL HAVE RACE DAY SIGN UPS RACE MORNING!
* PRE MADE RACE GOODIE BAGS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED RACE MORNING AT PACKET PICK UP. THE BAG WILL INCLUDE YOUR DISPOSABLE TIMING CHIP (WEAR ON YOUR CHEST), RACE T-SHIRT, AND A FEW SMALL SPONSORED ITEMS.
*REFRESHMENTS WILL BE PREPACKAGED AND SELF SERVED AT BOTH THE FINISH-LINE AREA IN THE AUDITORIUM AND ON THE COURSE.
* AN AWARDS CEREMONY WILL BE HELD IN THE FACILITY AUDITORIUM. A FACE BOOK LIVE VIDEO WILL TAKE PLACE. AWARDS WILL BE MAILED IF ANYONE LEAVES BEFORE THE CEREMONY. FIND YOUR RESULTS UNDER RACINGTOES.COM
T SHIRT DEAD LINE FEB 16TH. DUE TO DEMAND AND THE ABILITY TO RECEIVE SHIPMENTS FROM THE VENDOR IN A TIMELY MANNER, SHIRT COLORS MAY VARY.
AWARDS FOR TOP 2 MALE & FEMALE OVERALL
TOP 3 PLACES (MALE & FEMALE) IN EACH AGE GROUP:
1-12; 13-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70 & OVER.
CONTACT UMLC PRESIDENT, ELAINE CONNER FOR MORE INFORMATION. [email protected] (828) 429-5871
ALL PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT WILL GO TOWARDS BUILDING UPGRADES AND THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS OFFERED AT THE UNION MILLS LEARNING CENTER.
Races
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5k Timed
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 28th February 2026 (10:00AM EST)
$32.80
Awards for Top Male & Female Overall and Top Male & Female in each Age Group: 1-12; 13-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70 & over -
10K Timed
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 28th February 2026 (10:00AM EST)
$32.80
Awards for Top Male & Female Overall and Top Male & Female in each Age Group: 1-12; 13-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70 & over
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6495 Hudlow Road, Union mills, 28167, NC, United States
Union Mills Wilderness 5K & 10K (Formerly Box Creek Event)
