Lake Lure Olympiad

Lake Lure Olympiad The Lake Lure Olympiad is a non-profit organization run entirely by an all volunteer board and over 2

The scenic mountain town of Lake Lure, North Carolina hosts the annual Lake Lure Olympiad where over 1,500 athletes come to compete at Western North Carolina's Premier Sports Event Weekend, situated in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The Lake Lure Olympiad boasts multiple race events, challenging courses, delicious post race food, and welcoming volunteers at diverse scenic locations. It is the perfect r

ace event weekend where one can compete, train and increase physical fitness AND spend quality time with family and friends enjoying a destination getaway. We encourage athletes of all ages and levels of athletic abilities to join in on the fun and add the Lake Lure Olympiad to your annual race calendar.

👏 A heartfelt thank-you to all the sponsors, community partners, local businesses, and volunteers who helped make this y...
08/16/2026

👏 A heartfelt thank-you to all the sponsors, community partners, local businesses, and volunteers who helped make this year’s Lake Lure Olympiad 10K and 5K runs possible!

🏅 Our Sponsors: Rumbling Bald at Lake Lure• Chimney Rock State Park• Bubba O’Leary’s• Ingles

🎁 Our In-Kind Sponsors: Defiant Whisky• The Candy Cabin• Escape Room Lake Lure• Bull’s Eye Axe Throwing

🤝 Our Community Partners: Pine Gables Cabins, The Holiday Cabin at Lake Lure, Grafton Lodge, Buffalo Junction Properties, La Strada Italian Bar & Grill, Lake Lure Boat Rental

🍎 We also extend a special thank-you to those who helped provide snacks and refreshments for our runners: La Strada, The Highlands, The Lake House, Canoe, 828 Bar & Restaurant, Fairfield Mountains Chapel, The CHSP Ladies’ Auxiliary

And, of course, thank you to the many other volunteers who generously gave their time and energy to make this weekend possible. Your hospitality and community spirit helped create a memorable experience for everyone!

If you’re in town today, please show these wonderful local businesses and organizations some Olympiad love. Stop by, say hello, enjoy a meal, explore the area, or learn more about what they offer.

We couldn’t do it without you—thank you!

Thank you to everyone who joined us this morning for the 2026 Race to the Rock 5K!Your energy, determination, and enthus...
08/16/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us this morning for the 2026 Race to the Rock 5K!

Your energy, determination, and enthusiasm made it a fantastic morning at the Lake Lure Olympiad. Congratulations to every runner who took on the challenge—and a special thank-you to our volunteers and supporters who helped make the race possible!

📸 Finish-line photos and official race results are now available on our website:

https://www.lakelureolympiad.org/2026-race-to-the-rock

🏅 A note for today’s first-, second-, and third-place finishers: We will mail your medals in the coming weeks. We appreciate your patience and understanding!

Feel free to tag yourself, share your photos, and celebrate your accomplishment!

THE ROCK IS CALLING!Today’s Race to the Rock 5K begins at 7:30 a.m. in Chimney Rock. From the Village to the top, every ...
08/16/2026

THE ROCK IS CALLING!

Today’s Race to the Rock 5K begins at 7:30 a.m. in Chimney Rock. From the Village to the top, every step celebrates determination, recovery, and the remarkable spirit of the Gorge.

To our runners: embrace the climb and savor that unforgettable finish!

As Run for Recovery Weekend comes to a close, we extend our deepest thanks to every participant, golfer, volunteer, sponsor, Community Partner, supporter, and visitor who made this weekend possible.

You didn’t simply attend a race. You showed up for a community.

Congratulations to all our finishers—and thank you for helping the Lake Lure Olympiad move forward.


🏅An Important Message for Our Slam the Dam 10K Runners🏅We are deeply sorry that we did not have enough medals for all of...
08/15/2026

🏅An Important Message for Our Slam the Dam 10K Runners🏅

We are deeply sorry that we did not have enough medals for all of today’s Slam the Dam 10K award recipients. We know how much these medals mean, and if you earned one today, you deserve to receive it.

Six weeks before Olympiad weekend, an unexpected family emergency required our race director to step away. Since then, our small, six-member volunteer board has been working tirelessly to ensure that these races could still take place and that all details were handled.

Unfortunately, despite everyone’s best efforts, the medal shortage was one detail we did not discover in time. We are truly sorry.

If you earned a medal at today’s Slam the Dam 10K but did not receive it, please contact us through our website and provide your name, award category, and mailing address. We will mail it directly to you as soon as they come in.

Thank you for your patience, understanding, and support of the Lake Lure Olympiad.

🏃‍♂️💥 SLAM THE DAM 10K — WHAT A MORNING! 💥🏃‍♀️More than 150 runners took on the challenge at this morning’s Lake Lure Ol...
08/15/2026

🏃‍♂️💥 SLAM THE DAM 10K — WHAT A MORNING! 💥🏃‍♀️

More than 150 runners took on the challenge at this morning’s Lake Lure Olympiad Slam the Dam 10K! The energy, determination and community spirit were incredible from start to finish. Congratulations to everyone who raced, cheered and helped make the event such a success!

🏆 TOP OVERALL FINISHERS
🥇 Top Male — Grady Gates: 36:17.4
🥇 Top Female — Hana Baskin: 39:37.0

Want to relive the finish-line excitement? Check out the Finish Line photos and view the Official Results on our website:

👉 https://www.lakelureolympiad.org/2026-slam-the-dam-finish

And the Lake Lure Olympiad excitement isn’t over yet! We hope to see everyone in Chimney Rock Village tomorrow for the Race to the Rock 5K, starting at 7:30 AM. Come race, cheer and help us close out an unforgettable weekend!

Congratulations, runners—you SLAMMED it!

08/15/2026

IT’S RACE DAY!

Today, runners take on the Slam the Dam 10K!

The race begins at 8:30 a.m., and we’re ready for a morning filled with determination, beautiful scenery, and community spirit.

To every participant: trust your training, enjoy the journey, and take pride in being part of the 2026 Run for Recovery.

To our volunteers, sponsors, Community Partners, and supporters: thank you for making today possible.

And don’t forget—we have one more iconic challenge tomorrow. Race to the Rock is next!

08/14/2026

WELCOME TO RUN FOR RECOVERY WEEKEND!

To everyone arriving in Lake Lure and Chimney Rock: we’re so glad you’re here!

The weekend begins today with the Lake Lure Olympiad Golf Tournament at Bald Mountain Golf Course, presented by the Lake Lure Lions Club. We’re grateful to the Lions Club for organizing this special event in support of the Olympiad.

While you’re here, enjoy the beauty of the Gorge and visit the local businesses featured in our Visitor’s Guide: https://www.lakelureolympiad.org/olympiad-visitors-guide

Welcome back—and let the weekend begin!

08/13/2026

The wait is almost over!
Before heading to Lake Lure and Chimney Rock, take a few minutes tonight to make sure you’re race-ready.

✅ Visit https://www.lakelureolympiad.org/
✅ Choose your event under “PARTICIPANT INFO”
✅ Review the latest arrival, parking, packet pickup, and event instructions
✅ Check the weather - We run rain or shine
✅ Pack your race gear—and your determination!

Please rely on the participant information for your specific event for the latest official details.

Safe travels. We’ll see you soon!

This weekend is about more than finish times.Run for Recovery is a celebration of the resilience shown by Lake Lure, Chi...
08/12/2026

This weekend is about more than finish times.

Run for Recovery is a celebration of the resilience shown by Lake Lure, Chimney Rock, and the entire Hickory Nut Gorge following Hurricane Helene.

Every runner who returns, every visitor who supports a local business, every volunteer who lends a hand, and every neighbor who cheers helps move this community forward.

Thank you for being part of the journey. We can’t wait to welcome you.

Three days. Three ways to celebrate recovery, resilience, and community.⛳ Friday, August 14: Lake Lure Olympiad Golf Tou...
08/11/2026

Three days. Three ways to celebrate recovery, resilience, and community.

⛳ Friday, August 14: Lake Lure Olympiad Golf Tournament at Bald Mountain Golf Course, presented by the Lake Lure Lions Club

🏃 Saturday, August 15: Slam the Dam 10K

⛰️ Sunday, August 16: Race to the Rock 5K

Whether you’re golfing, running, volunteering, cheering, or visiting, you’re part of what makes this weekend meaningful.
The countdown is on!

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