Springmaid Splash

🏞️ Event Overview

Join us for a one-of-a-kind trail race adventure on Springmaid Mountain's scenic 400-acre property. Our 5K and 10K races meander through lush trails and take you splashing across the North Toe River, giving you a true mountain run experience! After crossing the finish line, stay a while and make it an unforgettable getaway with optional overnight stays at our cozy cabins or campsites. Whether you’re a runner or a camper this event has something for everyone!

FREE field camping: Available to all race participants, so bring your friends, food, sleeping bags, and a tent to experience the weekend to its fullest!

Camping Check-in: Field camping check-in begins after 3pm on Friday, Sept. 5. Field campers check-out is before 11am Sunday.

Accommodations: Individual accommodations are available in the Bunkhouse. Reservations are $35 per bed (including both the top and bottom bunk). Call Springmaid Mountain at 828-765-2353 to reserve your bunk.

Camping Options: Limited cabins and camper/RV campsites are available. Learn more about our one-, two-, three- and five-bedroom cabins here. Learn more about tent, camper and RV campsites here.

📅 Event Schedule

Friday, September 5

• 3pm-8pm: Field camping open and early packet pick up
  • Note: Field camping is for tents, small vans, and tear drop trailers. Anything larger must rent a campsite.

Saturday, September 6

• 7a: Parking opens
• 7-8:30a: Day of packet pick up
• 8:30a: All runners must be on site
• 8:45a: 10k start
• 9a: 5k start
• 10a-12p: Food available
• 10:30a: Award ceremony
• 12p onwards: Enjoy the Springmaid Mountain Property!

Sunday, September 7

• 11a: All field camping must be out

🏆 Awards

• Top 3 Overall: Male and Female 5K, 10K
• Top 3 Age Groups: Male and Female 5K, 10K
• Age Categories: 19 & Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 & 70 and over

🔄 Refunds & Weather Policy

Race registration is non-refundable. More than two weeks out you may transfer your race registration to another competitor or to another Greenway race of equal or lesser value. All transfers are at the discretion of the Race Director.

Our events run rain or shine unless there is severe weather. While we never want to cancel a race, in situations such as tornado warnings, thunderstorms, heavy and persistent rain etc., we will need to cancel. Should we cancel, you will be notified via social media, our website, and email. Should we cancel, there will be no refunds as that money has already been put toward the race.

📍 Location

The race will take place at: 2171 Henredon Rd, Spruce Pine, NC

For more information about the race, visit here.