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Tour de Cashiers
Written By: Mary Jane McCall | Issue: 2018/08 - August
The 26th annual Tour de Cashiers Mountain Cycling and 5K Run rolls out on Saturday, September 15, at 8:00 A.M. from The Cashiers/Glenville Recreation Center on Frank Allen Road. Riders from across the Southeast, and as far away as El Salvador, make the pilgrimage to Cashiers for this annual event, which has earned a reputation as one of the premier events in the Southeast. The fresh mountain air, incredible mountain scenery and rush of adrenaline afforded by the more than 10,000 feet of elevation change, make this race a favorite.
More than 300 cyclists dedicate their day to the challenge of one of several routes: Quarter-Century (25 miles), Metric (62 miles), Century (100 miles). There is a challenging course for every rider.
Peak Racing Events, who helped transform the Jekyll Island Turtle Crawl events, Jekyll Island Marathon and 10k, and an upcoming bike ride, have partnered to direct this event, and they will be providing operational support throughout. The Mountain Cycling and Running Event promises a weekend of enjoyable activities for riders, runners and their families. In addition to the weekend race and rides, everyone should plan on attending the Baldaroo concert scheduled for the evening of September 15, which benefits the Boys and Girls Club of the Plateau.
Joining them will be community volunteers and regional fire departments, rescue squads, and local law enforcement agencies who work tirelessly to ensure the safety and comfort of the riders.
Once again this year Highlands-Cashiers Hospital of Mission Health is the proud Premier Event Sponsor. They view this particular part of Western North Carolina as the ideal place for community members and visitors to seek opportunities to improve their health and wellness through fitness activities such as this event
For more information on sponsorship or volunteering, contact the Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce at 828-743-5191 or [email protected]. Rider registration is currently available at $50, with the 5K run at $30. You can register at TourdeCashiers.com or PeakRacingEvents.com and both are linked to RunSignUp.
