Slam the Dam 10K Run
Slam the Dam 10K Run is a running race on August 15, 2026 in Lake Lure, NC, with an entry fee of $40.
- Date
- August 15, 2026 (23 days to go)
- Price
- $40
- Sport
- Running
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
City 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.
23
Days to train
- Race
- Slam the Dam 10K Run
- Date
- August 15, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
More Running races near Lake Lure, NC
Race to the Rock - 5K Run
5K · From $30 · "Downtown" Chimney Rock
4 miles away
Dark Horse Trail Series (26.2 - 13.1 - 10k)
10K · Half Marathon · Marathon · From $45 · 25 International Blvd
11 miles away
Foothills Tri Fest
5K · Sprint · From $35 · 286 ICC Loop Road
15 miles away
XC Experience
5K · From $25 · 641 Hwy 221 North
12 miles away
Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Lake Lure than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Slam the Dam 10K Run
Aug 15, 2026