Slam the Dam 10K Run
- Date
- August 15, 2026
- Distance
- Individual
From the Organizer
It's Back!
The Slam the Dam 10K is back! As most of you know, Chimney Rock and Lake Lure were devastated by Hurricane Helene in 2024.
While the area is slowly recovering, the Lake Lure Olympiad Committee is pleased to be able to bring back both the Slam the Dam 10K as well as the Race to the Rock 5K, as part of their "Race for Recovery" weekend. Unfortunately, the Lake Lure Triathlon will have to wait another year as the lake is still not up to proper standards for safe swimming.
NOTE: This is a difficult course with lots of elevation changes.
Events
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
87°
Typical Low
66°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lake Lure 2, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Lake Lure, NC
Population
1,488
as of 2023
Elevation
1,261 ft
Nearest Airport
AVL
Asheville Regional Airport · 21 mi
Major Hub
CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport · 71 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Slam the Dam 10K Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
68
Days to train
- Race
- Slam the Dam 10K Run
- Date
- August 15, 2026
Coming Up
More Running races near Lake Lure, NC
Coon Dog Day 5k
5K
17 miles away
Race to the Rock - 5K Run
5K
4 miles away
Dark Horse Trail Series (26.2 - 13.1 - 10k)
Half Marathon · 10K
8 miles away
XC Experience
12 miles away
From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Slam the Dam 10K Run?
- Slam the Dam 10K Run is a running race held in Lake Lure, 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 Slam the Dam 10K Run?
- Saturday, August 15, 2026 in Lake Lure, North Carolina at Rumbling Bald Resort, Lake Lure, NC. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Slam the Dam 10K Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Slam the Dam 10K Run
Aug 15, 2026