06/14/2026
A great event to put on your bucket list! Slow and steady wins the race showing up and participating is what life is about.
Behind every runner who crosses the finish line…
There's a volunteer who helped make it happen.
The 2026 Lake Lure Olympiad Run for Recovery is coming August 15-16, and we're assembling the team that makes one of Western North Carolina's favorite traditions possible.
There are plenty of ways to help, including:
🏁 Registration & Check-In
💧 Water Stops
🎉 Finish Line Support
🍌 Food for Athletes (prepare or donate)
🧹 Cleanup
🙌 General Assistance
You don't have to run a 5K or 10K to be part of Race for Recovery. You just have to care about this community and be willing to lend a hand.
Whether you can give a few hours, a morning, or simply donate food for our athletes, we'd love to have you on the team. Together, we'll welcome runners from across the region and show them what makes the Hickory Nut Gorge so special.
Interested in volunteering? Complete our Volunteer Interest Form here: https://llolympiad.wixforms.com/f/7468744011231004380
Because the medals may go to the runners…
…but the event belongs to all of us.
