Highlands Twilight 5K 2025
Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
Time: 6:00PM EDT - 10:00PM EDT
Location: Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park, Highlands, NC 28741
Description: Come join us for the thirteenth annual Rotary Club of Highlands Twilight 5K! Fun for the whole family yet challenging for experienced runners, strollers and walkers welcome. T-shirt guaranteed if registered by July 16th 2025, first come availability after that date. One free beer for everyone of age who crosses the finish line provided by the Ugly Dog Pub and a light up toy for the kids! There will be a rock concert following the race for runners, family and friends featuring the ABC Combo so bring your blankets, coolers, chairs, etc.
Events:
- 5K Run/Walk: $35 (price increases after July 16, 2025)
- 5K Stroller Race: $35 (price increases after July 16, 2025)
Race Day Registration and Check-in: 4:00 pm
Early Packet Pickup: Friday, August 15th, 5-6 pm at Highlands Recreation Park
Parking: Available around Kelsey Hutchinson Park, Highlands Recreation Park, Highlands Ball-field, and Highlands Post Office
Kids' Race: Kids under 5 run free; Kids 5-9: $10
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. $100 for beating the course record (16:57). $50 for setting a new age category record.
Proceeds: Benefit the HCCDC (Highlands Community Child Development Center)
Contact: Derek at 828-200-9226