Sunset River Run

🏞️ Welcome to the Sunset River Run

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 into 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).

🏁 Race Route Details

• Distance: 5K route
• Start Location: Lapaz / Marshallberg Farm (3232 Indian Grave Rd, Lenoir, NC)
• Finish Location: Happy Valley Filling Station (1275 Highway 268, Lenoir, NC)

🎉 Afterparty Celebration

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.

👕 Registration Information

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 Time: 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)
• Kids Fun Run: Presented By Quest 4 Life starts (8:00 pm)
• Awards: For The First Annual Sunset River Run (8:15 pm)

🚗 Parking Information

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.

🏆 Awards Details

• 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 for ages 14 and under, 15 - 19, 20 - 24, and more

👶 The Kids Fun Run

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.

🏅 Foothills Run Series

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.