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Peak to Creek Challenge

Name: Peak to Creek Challenge
Start: 2024-07-27
End: 2024-07-27
Location: Lansing

Lansing, United States • 27 Jul 2024

The Peak to Creek Challenge is an adventurous end-of-summer event in Lansing, NC, featuring a 5k run/hike and a unique floating segment. Participants will traverse smooth single-track trails with significant elevation changes, offering stunning mountain views. The race concludes with a half-mile float down a creek, navigating small rapids. Finishers receive sustainable wood medals, and the top three male and female participants earn custom awards. The event also includes live local music and offers custom shirts for those who register by July 11th. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States North Carolina Lansing

Race information

Registration

5 km

Mountain 5k Run/hike and Float!

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Trail runs nearby

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Damascus - 18 mi from Lansing

25 km

100 mi

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High Country Turkey Trot 10k

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5 km

10 km

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17 mi

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Ferguson - 30 mi from Lansing

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Mouth of Wilson - 11 mi from Lansing

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Mountain City - 16 mi from Lansing

13 km

25 km

50 km

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