Highlands Twilight 5K
- Date
- August 15, 2026
- Distance
- 5K Run/Walk · 5K Stroller Race
From the Organizer
Come join us for the Rotary Club of Highlands Twilight 5K! Fun for the whole family yet challenging for experienced runners. Strollers and walkers welcome, well behaved leased dogs welcome at the back of the pack. T-shirt guaranteed if registered by July 16th 2026, first come availability after that date. One free beer for everyone of age who crosses the finish line provided by the Ugly Dog Pub! There will be a concert following the race for runners, family and friends featuring the ABC Combo so bring your blankets, coolers, chairs, etc.
The race is Saturday August 15th, 2026 starting at 6PM at the Kelsey Hutchinson Founders Park, awards start at 7PM. Race Day registration and packet pickup start at 3PM at the park. Please allow enough time to get checked in. Parking available around the Kelsey Hutchinson Park, Highlands Recreation Park, Highlands Ball-field, and Highlands Post Office. Get out of the heat! Rarely above 80 degrees in summer. Always cool in the evening. Friendly dogs on lease welcome at the back of the pack.
All proceeds will go to the Gordon Center for Child Development. Contact Bill at 706-202-3033 for questions or to sponsor. Awards presented to overall top male and female, top Masters, Grand Masters, Senior Grand Masters and top 3 finishers in each 5 yr age division. $100.00 for anyone beating the course record (16:57). $50.00 for anyone setting a new age category record. USATF certified 5K COURSE NC16004DW.
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Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
76°
Typical Low
57°
Chance of Rain
52%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Highlands, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Highlands, NC
Elevation
3,673 ft
Nearest Airport
AVL
Asheville Regional Airport · 46 mi
Major Hub
TYS
McGhee Tyson Airport · 67 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Date
- August 15, 2026
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- What is the Highlands Twilight 5K?
- Highlands Twilight 5K is a running race held in Highlands, North Carolina on August 15, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Highlands Twilight 5K?
- Saturday, August 15, 2026 in Highlands, North Carolina at Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park, Highlands, NC. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Highlands Twilight 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Highlands Twilight 5K
Aug 15, 2026