Lake Lure Olympiad
Active Life
Why pick this one
Lake Lure Olympiad stages a USATF-sanctioned 10K across Lake Lure Dam and a 900-foot-climb 5K to Chimney Rock.
Best for
- Runners seeking a scenic 10K with a historic dam crossing
- Runners seeking a steep 5K with approximately 900 feet of elevation gain
- Participants wanting complimentary post-race access to Chimney Rock State Park
- Athletes interested in a multi-event race weekend in Lake Lure and Chimney Rock
Look elsewhere if
- People seeking indoor fitness classes or daily gym access
- People seeking non-running recreational activities
- Runners unable or unwilling to attempt a 900-foot uphill 5K
Specialties
- Slam the Dam 10K
- Race to the Rock 5K
- Mountain road races
Certifications
- USATF-sanctioned race
What makes them different
- Slam the Dam 10K crosses Lake Lure's historic dam
- Race to the Rock 5K gains approximately 900 feet in elevation
- Race to the Rock participants receive complimentary post-race access to Chimney Rock State Park
- Slam the Dam provides free shuttle transportation from the finish at Rumbling Bald to the start at Ingles Supermarket
- The 2026 Olympiad includes races held August 15 and 16 in Lake Lure and Chimney Rock
- Serves
- Lake Lure, Chimney Rock
Distilled from this business's own website.
Contact & Location
Services
- Organized running events
- Race registration and packet pickup
- Race-day shuttle transportation
- Community partner and sponsorship programs