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Highlands Twilight Race
Issue: 2020/07 – July
On August 15, Highlanders have a chance to wage a battle against their athletic abilities while relishing a gorgeous summer evening, racing through the beauty of the mountains and the idyllic scenery of the Highlands plateau. Runners in the Highlands Twilight Race can sign up for the event distancing of their choice: The 5K course, which takes runners through beautiful Harris Lake at Highlands Park, is the flattest of its distance in Highlands with gently rolling hills and one short steeper section (50 Yards) and is the more accepting, allowing for walkers, and runners of all abilities. Still a favorite among new and returning racers, the 5K is the perfect distance to push strollers while challenging faster runners. The more demanding 10k course, the ideal blend between distance and speed, offers a true athletic test. The route, taking runners partly on the 5K course, will take a detour through Gibson Street, up Bear Pen Mountain, and back to the starting area at Kelsey Hutchinson Park. (Runners of the 10K course must be at least 15 years of age.) Participants will be greeted across the finish line in the park before celebrating in style with a rock and roll concert by Tea 4 Three from 6 to 10 PM, an awards presentation, trophies and free beer provided by Ugly Dog to all runners of legal age and light up necklaces for the kids. T-shirts are guaranteed to those who register by July 15.
What started as a race in 2013 with a goal to raise $8500 for equipment at the Civic Center, has now grown into an event raising more than $25,000 to improve local youth mental health services and purchase-improved technology for our schools. Sponsors of the run, The Rotary Club of Highlands, is asking the community to help save the race by signing up now, sponsoring or donating with the commitment to allow them to retain the entry fee or sponsorship as a donation. As Highlands and the schools try to adapt to the new circumstances created by the pandemic, more laptops are needed now more than ever.
Should Covid circumstance dictate cancellation of the initial date, the alternate date is Saturday, November 28 at 9AM. Music or beer is not offered for the alternate date. Check out the details and sign up at highlandstwilight5kand10k.com or contact Derek at 828-200-9226 for questions or to sponsor.
