Summit to Solstice 10 Miler

  Upstate Race Series Lake Summit 10 Mile Virtual Challenge Tuxedo Park · Zirconia, NC

Where mountain views meet lakeside charm

 

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Run the vetted ten-mile route: start with one quarter-mile lap around Tuxedo Park, run the full loop around Lake Summit counter-clockwise, then come straight back into Tuxedo Park to finish at the pavilion by the bathrooms. Run it on any day from the first day of fall to the first day of winter. Record it on Strava, submit your result, and we mail your finisher medal to your door, plus custom race socks for the first 100 registrants. Ten dollars of every entry goes to the Upstate Giving Series.

Course or Race Highlight

Packed dirt road is an underrated running surface — softer than asphalt, faster and more predictable than trail — and ten miles of it around a mountain lake on a cool fall morning is close to ideal conditions for a strong, even effort. The route is simple: a quarter-mile lap around Tuxedo Park, one counter-clockwise loop around Lake Summit, and straight back into the park to finish at the pavilion. There is nothing technical to think about, which leaves you free to think about the lake.

Run it on your own schedule, record it on Strava, and submit your result. Your finisher medal comes in the mail (the first 100 registrants also get custom race socks), and $10 of every entry goes to local nonprofits through the Upstate Giving Series. Chase the course KOM or QOM on Strava and race for age group prizes against everyone who runs it this season.

How It Works

What	Lake Summit 10 Mile Virtual Challenge
When	Any day from the first day of fall to the first day of winter
Where	Tuxedo Park, Zirconia, NC
Address	1299 Old US 25 Hwy, Zirconia, NC 28790
How to Submit	Run the full route on Strava using the course map below, including the opening quarter-mile lap around Tuxedo Park and the finish at the pavilion, then submit your time and Strava activity link on this race's results page before the first day of winter.
Time Limit	None. Run, hike or walk it at your own pace in one continuous effort.

Course

Start at Tuxedo Park and run one quarter-mile lap around the park. Head out and run the full loop around Lake Summit counter-clockwise, 90% packed dirt road. Come straight back into Tuxedo Park and finish at the pavilion by the bathrooms. The opening park lap is required for your result to count. Mostly flat with a few rolling hills and one short climb, totaling roughly 575 feet of elevation gain.

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Parking

Free at Tuxedo Park, right next to the bathrooms where the route starts and finishes.

Water & Support

This is a self-supported run: carry your own water. Bathrooms are at Tuxedo Park, where you start and finish; there are none on course.

What's Included

Free Parking at Tuxedo Park Park right where you start and finish. Finisher Medal, Mailed Shipped to your door once your result is in. Custom Race Socks First 100 registrants, mailed with your medal. $10 to the Giving Series Ten dollars of every entry goes to Upstate nonprofits. Strava KOM & QOM Chase the fastest time on the course. Age Group Prizes Compete against everyone who runs it this season. Run It Your Way Any day from the first day of fall to the first day of winter.

Race Awards

Top 3 Overall (Male & Female) The three fastest submitted times, male and female, each earn an overall prize. Age Group Awards (Male & Female) The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd fastest submitted times in each of 15 age categories earn an age group prize, mailed with your medal. Series Recognition This race counts toward season-long age group recognition in this series: Upstate Road Series Age Group Categories 0–9 10–12 13–16 17–19 20–29 30–34 35–39 40–44 45–49 50–54 55–59 60–64 65–69 70–79 80+

Groups & Teams

$5 Discount & Refund for Groups with 5+ Members

The Upstate Running Club welcomes all local and regional running clubs to our events — the more the merrier. Calling all running clubs and social run groups: Upstate Race Series welcomes crews of all kinds to join the fun. Whether your squad is full of weekend warriors, sunrise chasers, or runners motivated by the promise of a cold drink at the finish, we've got an event for you.

Sign up, share with friends and local running clubs, and cash in on race discounts and refunds when your team, run club, or band of misfits hits 5 runners or more.

Giving Back

Ten dollars of every Lake Summit entry goes directly to the Upstate Giving Series. Every Upstate Race Series event is part of the Upstate Giving Series, which connects our 30 races with 30 nonprofit organizations serving communities across the Upstate. Your registration and any donation you add at checkout go to work close to home — you are not just running a race, you are funding the work of a neighbor.

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Good to Know

Are dogs allowed on the course? Yes. Are headphones or earbuds allowed? Yes, jam out — but be mindful, this is an open road course and cars do drive around the lake. The speed limit is 15 mph. How do I get my medal? We mail your medal (and socks, if you are one of the first 100 registrants) to the address on your registration once your result is submitted. Double-check your address in your RunSignUp profile. When can I register? Yes. Register anytime before the challenge closes on the first day of winter. Where are the start and finish lines? At Tuxedo Park, next to the parking lot and bathrooms. Is there gear check or somewhere to leave personal items? No, but your car will be within 100 meters of the staging area. Are there restrooms near the start/finish or on course? There are bathrooms at Tuxedo Park, where you start and finish. None on course. Will I get a medal or a shirt? Every finisher gets a medal in the mail, and the first 100 registrants also get custom race socks. You can purchase a shirt through our store page. What happens if there's bad weather? Pick your day. You have the whole season, so choose one with good weather. Can friends run it with me? Bring your crew. Tuxedo Park makes an easy meeting spot before and after. When will results be posted? Results post on the RunSignUp results page as runners submit. Strava KOM/QOM and age group standings are final after the first day of winter.

Managing Your Registration

Everything about your entry lives in your RunSignUp profile. Sign in, find this race under your upcoming events, and make the change yourself — there is no need to email us first. From there you can:

•	Transfer your entry to another runner
•	Switch to a different distance at this race
•	Transfer your entry to a different Upstate Race Series event
•	Update your personal details — name, address, emergency contact, shirt size
•	Manage add-ons, store items, and apparel purchases

All entries are final. We do not offer refunds or deferrals — but every option above stays open to you right up to race day, so a change of plans does not have to mean a wasted entry.

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