Run the Beech is a new running race series on Beech Mountain that will highlight the beautiful views and terrain that Beech has to offer. This series consists of 4 races from July 14 - August 4. All take place on Friday nights with race start at 6pm. Each race will be at a different location within Beech Mtn. town limits and will offer a short course (1-2 miles) and a long course (3-4 miles). Sign up for all of them or join us for one!
You will receive a t-shirt when you sign up for all 4, or you may purchase one for $10. T-shirt size only guaranteed to those who pre-register for the entire series by June 9. Food and drink included at every course with every race registration.
Join us for a single race, or the entire series.
$40 enter entire series or $12 per race.
Features:
- Timed event
- 1 meal and beer
Race Day Schedule
4 – set up
5 – 545 Registration/ t-shirt pickup
6pm start
6:30 – food opens
7pm – raffle
7:30pm – clear course
8pm - clear event
July 14 - Race 1
Lake Coffey
Lake Coffey 3.5M - Course Map
Lake Coffey 1.5M - Course Map
• Road Race, First part rolling hills, second part flat.
• Parking at Beech Mountain Club's Fitness Center (103 Lakeledge Road, Beech Mountain, NC 28604)
• Start at Lake Coffey (111 Lakeledge Road, Beech Mountain, NC 28604)
July 21 - Race 2
Buckeye Lake
Buckeye Lake 3.3M - Course Map
Buckeye Lake 1.6M - Course Map
• Trail routes
• Short course is one loop, long course is two loops.
• Start/finish at Buckeye's playground
• Good variety – flat by lake, downhill on railroad bed, uphill on Falls Trail
• This course is scenic for participants and will be on trail and a little bit of road. The loops flow well with
minimal crossings.
• One water station next to finish doubles as midway for long loop.
• Parking at Buckeye Recreation's field, and bathrooms in Recreation Center (1330 Pine Ridge Road Beech Mountain NC 28604
July 28 - Race 3
Emerald Outback
EMO 4M - Course Map
EMO 1.5M - Course Map
• Trail Course on Emerald Outback (EMO) public trail system.
• Parking at EMO Trail Head 328 N. Pinnacle Ridge Road, Beech Mountain, NC 28604
• Scenic overlooks and beautiful trails
August 4 - Race 4
Town Hall
Town Hall 3.9M - Course Map
Town Hall 1.2M - Course Map
• Start on Greenway near “bus stop”/Wynn Park
• Finish at Brick Oven and Atlantic Ale House for post-series festivities
• Parking at public lot, bathrooms at Bark Park