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Race to the Rock - 25 Mile Bike

Sun August 9, 2020 Chimney Rock, NC 28720 US Directions

Events

Individual

7:30AM EDT
Open to ages 10+.

Place

Old Rock Cafe
431 Main Street
Chimney Rock, NC US 28720

Description

Dominate the Rock on a high note, literally! Starting at the Old Rock Cafe on the west side of Chimney Rock Village, the course makes a 25-mile loop. The timed mass start begins heading east along Memorial Highway. Following the winding roads of Bills Creek, Buffalo Creek and Buffalo Shoals Roads, the course takes you on a scenic trip passing Rumbling Bald Resort and following along the shore road. Cross the iconic Lake Lure Dam and back onto Memorial Highway into Chimney Rock Village.


Enters Chimney Rock State Park and climbs up the switchback road ending at the base of the Rock with a stunning 75 Mile panoramic view of the Hickory Nut Gorge.

 

3 RACES - 3 DAYS

ARE YOU READY FOR THE ULTIMATE CHALLENGE!

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO BE ONE OF THE 2020 LAKE LURE OLYMPIAD FINISHERS? 

Can you conquer the Dam, the Triathlon and the Rock?  Can you complete 3 races in 3 days?  

Here is your chance to earn the ultimate bragging rights!
 
SLAM the DAM 10K RUN - FRIDAY NIGHT
You've got this.  Slam that Dam, get the t-shirt and keep going.


SPRINT TRIATHLON  - SATURDAY MORNING
The scenery is so beautiful you'll barely notice the pain.


RACE TO THE ROCK 5K Run or RACE TO THE ROCK 25 Mile Bike - SUNDAY MORNING
Run (5K) it or bike it (25 Mile), the choice is yours.  The reward, a panoramic view of the Hickory Nut Gorge, a medal, sweet swag and bragging rights for completing all three events.

SWAG AND EXTRAS
Register by July 22, 2020 to guarantee your t-shirt.

Swag for Athletes:​

3 commemorative race t-shirts
Homemade Post-race food & beverages after each race
3-Medal Ceremonies + LARGE “3 Races in 3 Days’ medals
One bonus prize for the ultimate bragging rights! 

SAVE 10% when you purchase your 3 Races in 3 Day Race Registration Bundle. 

Select your 3 Races in 3 Day Registration Bundle and Register now! 

3 Races - 3 Day RUN OPTION - Slam the DAM 10K, Lake Lure Sprint Triathlon, and Race to the Rock 5K Run 

3 Races - 3 Day BIKE OPTION - SLAM the DAM 10K, Lake Lure Sprint Triathlon and Race to the Rock 25 Mile Bike 

NOT UP FOR 3 Races in 3 Days but want to add one extra?  Click here for more information on these great Lake Lure Olympiad Events. 

SLAM the DAM 10K

SPRINT TRIATHLON

RACE to the ROCK 5K RUN

RACE to the ROCK 25 Mile BIKE

 

 

Course Map

Bike Course - Start/Finish Area

Packet Pick-Up

When: Sunday, August 09 - 6:00 am - 7:15 am

Packet Pick up/Registration:  Old Rock Cafe

431 Main St., Chimney Rock, NC    Google map

Bike Start: 7:30 am from Old Rock Cafe

 

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