Highlands Twilight 5K 2025

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. 

Race is on Saturday August 16th, 2025 starting at 6PM at the Kelsey Hutchinson Founders Park. The 5K course is undulating, beginners or walkers will find it friendly, yet the faster runners will be challenged. Race Day registration and check-in will start at 4:00 pm. Early packet pickup Friday, August 15th from 5-6 pm at Highlands Recreation Park. Please allow enough time to get checked in. Parking available around the Kelsey Hutchinson Park, Highlands Recreation Park, Highlands Ball-field, and Highlands Post Office.  Rarely above 80 degrees in summer. Always cool in the evening. Get out of the heat! This is your opportunity to come to "cool" Highlands NC and run on the plateau. Kids under 5 run 5K for free. Kids 5 to 9 $10 for 5K.  Day of race price will be $45 for 5K, so sign up early.  Friendly dogs on lease welcome at the back of the pack.

All proceeds will go to the HCCDC (Highlands Community Child Development Center).  Last year you helped us raise $25,000.00 for our kids. Contact Derek at 828-200-9226 for questions or to sponsor. 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. $100.00 for anyone beating the course record (16:59).  $50.00 for anyone setting a new age category record.  This is the premier 5K event in beautiful Highlands NC.  Come race and spend the weekend in our beautiful town.  USATF certified 5K COURSE NC16004DW.