Events
5k Run/Walk
Price:
$35
Time:
9:00AM EDT
Price increases after September 30, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT
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Event Description
9:00 am. The Top to Toe 5K is an adventurous descent from the top of a high purity quartz surface mine to the bottom of the Toe River Valley. Built for record chasers and families alike, this dirt/pavement road course begins at The Quartz Corp's Chalk Mountain and ends at Lower Street in Spruce Pine, North Carolina. The race proceeds benefit Mitchell County Chamber of Commerce.
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Event Location
Lower Street
261 Locust St.
Spruce Pine, NC 28777 US
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Packet Pickup/Late Registration
- Friday, October 23, 2026, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Quartz Corp. Office, 138 Highland Ave., Spruce Pine, NC
- Saturday, October 24, 2026, 7:00 am - 8:30 am, 261 Locust St. (Lower Street), Spruce Pine, NC
- Please arrive early to avoid the late rush.
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Race Participation & Protocal
Race Protocal
- All participants must be registered and wear their official race bib at all times during the event.
- Runners must follow the designated course route. Shortcuts or off-course running may result in disqualification.
- The race is open to runners, walkers, and wheelchair athletes. No bicycles, skateboards, or rollerblades permitted.
- Baby strollers are permitted in the back of the starting pack of runners. Please be courteous and aware of other runners/walkers
- Well-behaved, socialized, and leashed dogs are permitted.
- Headphones are permitted, but please be alert of traffic patterns and course direction at all times - especially at major intersections!
Timing & Results
- The race will be timed by We Run Events.
- The race will use B-tags attached to the back of your bib number. Ensure your bib and tag is securely attached to the outside of your clothing.
- Results will be available post-race at We Run Events kiosks or by scanning the appropriate RESULTS QR CODE onsite.
