Carry Your Cross 5K

Written by admin on March 4, 2015. Posted in

Looking for a way to truly appreciate the spirit of the season… join us for the 2017 Carry Your Cross 5K, 1K Kid’s Run, and Little Kid’s (Ages 2-5) Fun Run -Saturday April 15th. 5K participants carry a 4ft length of 2×4 lumber across your back for the final 2/10 of a mile – uphill!

Run solo or with your Church Team Challenge teammates.
Teams of four run on behalf of your church. The best team will win the Carry Your Cross Team Trophy and bragging rights for one year as fastest church team.  The Church Team Challenge will be judged on a total combined place finish and in the event of a tie, a total combined time finish. Church Team Challenge specifics are found here.

Event details and a very cool video are found at http://www.carryyourcross5k.org/

Download the paper registration application here or sign up online at

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Carry Your Cross 5K

Written by admin on March 4, 2015. Posted in

Looking for a way to truly appreciate the spirit of the season… join us for the 2016 Carry Your Cross 5K, 1K Kid’s Run, and Little Kid’s (Ages 2-5) Fun Run -Saturday March 26th. 5K participants carry a 4ft length of 2×4 lumber across your back for the final 2/10 of a mile – uphill!

Run solo or with your Church Team Challenge teammates.
Teams of four run on behalf of your church. The best team will win the Carry Your Cross Team Trophy and bragging rights for one year as fastest church team.  The Church Team Challenge will be judged on a total combined place finish and in the event of a tie, a total combined time finish. Church Team Challenge specifics are found here.

Event details and a very cool video are found at http://www.carryyourcross5k.org/

Download the paper registration application here.

Please like us on Facebook for updates and info.

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Carry Your Cross 5K

Written by admin on March 4, 2015. Posted in

Looking for a way to truly appreciate the spirit of the season… join us for the 2015 Carry Your Cross 5K, 1K Kid’s Run, and Little Kid’s (Ages 2-5) Fun Run -Saturday April 4th. 5K participants carry a 4ft length of 2×4 lumber across your back for the final 2/10 of a mile – uphill!

Run solo or with your Church Team Challenge teammates.
Teams of four run on behalf of your church. The best team will win the Carry Your Cross Team Trophy and bragging rights for one year as fastest church team.  The Church Team Challenge will be judged on a total combined place finish and in the event of a tie, a total combined time finish. Church Team Challenge specifics are found here.

The hosts have issued a challenge to all area churches….. the church with the most participants in the 5K will win the Church Challenge and a $500 gift made to payable to the winning church in support of their Mission projects. [Note: the hosts – Pole Creek Baptist Church – are ineligible for this contest.] Church Challenge details are found here.

Event details and a very cool video are found at http://www.carryyourcross5k.org/

Download the paper registration application here.

Please like us on Facebook for updates and info.

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Corkscrew & Brew 5K

Written by admin on March 3, 2015. Posted in

The 7^th annual Corkscrew 5K, held in conjunction with SAVOR Blowing Rock , combines road racing and wine (or, if you prefer, walking and wine). Join us at the fabulous Chetola Resort for super fun weekend.

SCHEDULE

Friday – May 3^rd:

4:00 – 7:00pm  Early packet pick up and onsite registration in the Recreation Center

Saturday – May 4^th:

8:00 – 8:50am Walk-up registration and packet pick-up

9:00am 5K Run/Walk START 

Awards to follow

FEES

Wine & Beer Free 5K: $25 in advance, $35 morning of the race
Wine & Beer Lovers 5K:  (includes 4 wine/beer stations along the route): $30 in advance, $40 morning of the race. [Must be 21 to enter this division; wrist bands will be given out and are required to be worn during race.]

LONG SLEEVE T-SHIRT

Free to runners who register by April 10, and while supplies last for late registrants

LOCATION START AND FINISH

Chetola Resort at Blowing Rock, 185 Chetola Lake Dr., Blowing Rock, NC 28605

COURSE

An accurately measured, winding and scenic run through Chetola Resort. Check out the course map.

PRIZES

Awards given to Overall Male and Female, Master Male and Female, and the Top 2 in the following age groups:

Wine Free: under 14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Wine Lovers: 21-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Door prizes include wine, beer, wine/beer-related items, t-shirts, running accessories, massages from the Spa at Chetola Resort, tickets to Blowing Rock Chamber events and more.

RESTRICTIONS

No roller blades or dogs (Chetola is a pet-free property)

INFORMATION

Race website

828.295.5535 or gwoolard@chetola.com

REGISTRATION

Not a runner? We welcome walkers as well! Or be a spectator and cheer on the participants while enjoying the to-go breakfast bar and the Bloody Mary / Mimosa bar set up on Timberlake’s patio from 7:30am-10am.

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Corkscrew & Brew 5K

Written by admin on March 3, 2015. Posted in

The 6^th annual Corkscrew 5K, held in conjunction with Savor Blowing Rock (formerly the Blue Ridge Wine  & Food Festival), combines road racing and wine (or, if you prefer, walking and wine). Join us at the fabulous Chetola Resort for super fun weekend.

SCHEDULE

Friday – May 4^th:

4:00 – 7:00pm  Early packet pick up and onsite registration in the Recreation Center

Saturday – May 5^th:

8:00 – 8:50am Walk-up registration and packet pick-up

9:00am 5K Run/Walk START [Note new time.]

Awards to follow

FEES

Wine-Free 5K: $25 in advance, $35 morning of the race
Wine-Lovers 5K:  (includes 4 wine stations along the route): $30 in advance, $40 morning of the race. [Must be 21 to enter this division; wrist bands will be given out and are required to be worn during race.]

LONG SLEEVE T-SHIRT

Free to runners who register by Tuesday, March 31, and while supplies last for late registrants

LOCATION START AND FINISH

Chetola Resort at Blowing Rock, 185 Chetola Lake Dr., Blowing Rock, NC 28605

COURSE

An accurately measured, winding and scenic run through Chetola Resort
Click here to view the course map

PRIZES

Awards given to Overall Male and Female, Master Male and Female, and the Top 2 in the following age groups:

Wine Free: under 14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Wine Lovers: 21-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Door prizes include wine, wine-related items, t-shirts, running accessories, massages from the Spa at Chetola Resort, tickets to Blowing Rock Chamber events and more.

RESTRICTIONS

No roller blades or dogs (Chetola is a pet-free property)

INFORMATION

828.295.5535 or gwoolard@chetola.com

REGISTRATION

OR

Register by downloading and mailing a registration form

All runners, for both the Wine-Free and the Wine-Lovers divisions, must sign a waiver. Click here to print waivers. Please sign and bring with you to registration and packet pick-up. Waivers will also be available at the registration tables.

Not a runner? We welcome walkers as well! Or be a spectator and cheer on the participants while enjoying the to-go breakfast bar and the Bloody Mary / Mimosa bar set up on Timberlake’s patio from 7:30am-10am.

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