Highlands Twilight 5K

Come join us for the seventh annual Rotary Club of Highlands Twilight 5K. (Formerly Twilight Rock n Roll 5k.) Fun for the whole family,strollers welcome, walkers welcome, yet will be challenging for experienced runners. T-shirt guaranteed if registered by July 17, 2019. We will order extra shirts after that date, which will be first come first serve. Light up necklaces for the kids. Everyone crossing the finish line gets a beer from the Ugly Dog Pub. There will be a Rock n Roll concert by High Five, Highlands own rock n roll band during and after the race 6-10 PM. Awards presented to overall top male and female, top Masters, Grand Masters, Senior Grand Masters and top 3 finishers in each 5 yr age division. Kids under 5 run for free. Kids under 10 are $10.00. This is the premier 5k event in beautiful Highlands NC.  Come race and spend the weekend in our beautiful town.   USATF CERTIFIED COURSE. Peachtree qualifier. We are also excited to be part of the Black Bag Race Series. www.blackbagraceseries.com/. USATF COURSE NC16004DW. Early packet pickup Friday August 16th from 4-7 at Highlands Recreation Park.

Race is on August 17th starting at 6PM at the Kelsey Hutchinson Founders Park. The course is undulating, beginners or walkers will find it friendly, yet the faster runners will be challenged. Registration and check-in will start at 4PM. Early packet pickup Friday August 16th from 4-7 at Highlands Recreation Park. Please allow enough time to get checked in. Parking will be available around the park. Bring chairs, coolers, refreshments, blankets to join us for the evening music, starting around 7:30PM, it is going to be a blast!!! Glow necklaces for the kids. Rarely above 80 degrees in summer. Always cool in the evening. Get out of the heat! This is your opportunity to come to "cool" Highlands NC and run on the plateau.Kids under 5 run for free. Kids 5 to 9 $10.00. Day of race price will be $40.00.  Free photography this year by True Speed Photo. Please visit our website at www.highlandstwilight5k.com.