From the Organizer
Haywood Community College Student Life wants you to take a hike for National Take a Hike Day on November 17! To qualify, you must "hike" a minimum of 1 mile on November 17, 2026 either on or off campus. Qualifying participants will be entered into a drawing and have a chance to win a prize*.
To qualify for the prize drawing: after completing your hike, simply email HCC-studentlife@haywood.edu with proof of your hike along with your full name and HCC email address. Proof can be a screenshot showing your completed trail or mileage completed from an app like Strava, a smart watch, or distance tracker on your smartphone.
*All HCC students and employees are encouraged to participate, but only students are eligible to win a prize.
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
57°
Typical Low
30°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Waynesville 1 E, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Clyde, NC
Nearest Airport
AVL
Asheville Regional Airport · 23 mi
Major Hub
TYS
McGhee Tyson Airport · 63 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Take a Hike Day at HCC, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
152
Days to train
- Race
- Take a Hike Day at HCC
- Date
- November 17, 2026
- Location
- 185 Freedlander Dr., Clyde, NC
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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Running
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Take a Hike Day at HCC?
- Take a Hike Day at HCC is a running race held in Clyde, North Carolina on November 17, 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 Take a Hike Day at HCC?
- Tuesday, November 17, 2026 in Clyde, North Carolina at 185 Freedlander Dr.. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Take a Hike Day at HCC?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Take a Hike Day at HCC
Nov 17, 2026