Haw River Island Ramble

Graham, United States • 11 Apr 2026

Haw River Island Ramble

The Haw River Island Ramble offers two events: the Competitor Race and the Rambler Loop. The Competitor Race is a timed 3.6-mile (6K) course around the Saxapahaw Island Loop Trail, located next to the Haw River. The Rambler Loop is a shorter, untimed option covering 1.2 miles. The event takes place at 5550 Church Rd in Graham, North Carolina.

The event is organized by the Haw River Assembly, a nonprofit citizens' group founded in 1982. The organization's mission is to restore and protect the Haw River and Jordan Lake. The Haw River is a 110-mile river that is part of the Cape Fear River Basin and includes the Jordan Lake reservoir, which provides drinking water and recreation for the region. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

4 mi
Competitor Race – 3.6 Miles
Rambler Loop – 1.2 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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