Crack Of Dawn Dash
- Date
- July 11, 2026
- Location
- 401 Mulberry St SW, Lenoir, NC
- Distance
- Crack Of Dawn Dash 10K (Foothills Run Series Race #2) · Crack Of Dawn Dash 5K
From the Organizer
Wake up when the rooster crows and get to downtown Lenoir for The Third Annual Crack Of Dawn Dash! The race offers two distances (5K & 10K) and starts early so it will be nice and cool! The unique course traverses downtown on city streets, navigates some side roads and zips down the newest section of the Lenoir Greenway. Do it twice for the 10K distance with an opportunity to pass your cheering family, friends and spectators at the halfway point (Start / Finish line). The Crack Of Dawn Dash 10K is the official distance for The Foothills Run Series and therefore only results from the 10K distance will be considered toward the series ending standings.
Just because you are getting up early and getting your run on, we will have free, fresh, hot Southern biscuits handcrafted from scratch and provided by Biscuitville Of Lenoir (while they last!)
We will also have an amazing coffee truck with plenty of coffee and specialty drinks for purchase!
*Register by June 29 to secure your Third Annual Crack Of Dawn Dash event shirt!
Early Packet Pick Up - Friday (July 10) @ Liquid Roots Brewing (1048 Harper Ave) 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Race Day Packet Pick Up / Registration - Saturday (July 11) 5:45am - 6:45am
2026 Crack Of Dawn Dash 10K Awards:
* Top 3 Overall Male / Female (Winner - Custom Award + $35 Mountain Running Company Gift Certificate , 2nd - Custom Award + $30 Mountain Running Company Gift Certificate , 3rd - Custom Award + $25 Mountain Running Company Gift Certificate)
* Winner Male / Female Master (40 & Over) (Winner - Custom Award + $25 Mountain Running Company Gift Certificate)
*Top 3 Male / Female Age Groups (Winner - Custom Gold Finished Medal, 2nd - Custom Silver Finished Medal, 3rd - Custom Bronze Finished Medal) 14 and under; 15 - 19; 20 -24; 25 - 29; 30 - 34; 35 - 39; 40 - 44; 45 - 49; 50 - 54; 55 - 59; 60 - 64; 65 - 69, 70 - 74, 75+
2026 Crack Of Dawn Dash 5K Awards:
*Top 3 Overall Male / Female (Winner - Custom Award + $30 Mountain Running Company Gift Certificate , 2nd - Custom Award + $25 Mountain Running Company Gift Certificate , 3rd - Custom Award + $20 Mountain Running Company Gift Certificate)
* Winner Male / Female Master (40 & Over) (Winner - Custom Award + $20 Mountain Running Company Gift Certificate)
*Top 3 Male / Female Age Groups (Winner - Custom Gold Finished Medal, 2nd - Custom Silver Finished Medal, 3rd - Custom Bronze Finished Medal) 14 and under; 15 - 19; 20 -24; 25 - 29; 30 - 34; 35 - 39; 40 - 44; 45 - 49; 50 - 54; 55 - 59; 60 - 64; 65 - 69, 70 - 74, 75+
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About This Sport
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Crack Of Dawn Dash?
- Crack Of Dawn Dash is a running event held in Lenoir, NC. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Crack Of Dawn Dash?
- Saturday, July 11, 2026 in Lenoir, NC at 401 Mulberry St SW, Lenoir, NC. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Crack Of Dawn Dash?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Crack Of Dawn Dash
Jul 11, 2026