Course

5K course is a totally shaded park road that starts and ends for a short distance on blacktop, with most of course on gravel/dirt road uphill.  There is an optional water stop a short way before the turn around.  This is an out and back course.  

Entry Fees

If received by August 12th, entry fees are $15 for under age 18 as of race day and $20 for age 18 and above as of race day.  For entry after August 12th, entry fees are $20 for under 18 age on race day and $25 for 18 or over on race day.

Age Groups

There will be top 3 overall mens and womens medals.  Then there will men's and women's awards for Under 9, 9 to 11, 12 to 14, 15 to 17, 18 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, 50 to 59, 60 to 69, and 70 and over.  Participants not eligible for two medals.

Awards

Medals for top 3 men and women overall and top 3 for all of the age classes above.

Random prizes will also be awarded to lucky entrants.  Two nights in a Holly River Cabin will be given to one lucky winner, there is also a camp quilt, and restaurant gift certificates given away to lucky winners.

Charity Information

The Holly River Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.  This organization raises money to help make visitors experience at the park better.  They are the sponsor of the race.  We have bought hiking maps, fire rings, helped pay to reshingle the park office roof and many other projects over the 25+ years of the foundation with this money.

More Information

This page will be updated.  Edited July 29th, 2024.

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