Bottom to top of Chimney Rock! Started in town just outside the park and ran 3.1 miles to the top. It was a beautiful morning and some amazing views along the way.
This is one of my more favorite races & would love the opportunity to do it again.
Rhododendron Festival 10K June 2024 – Bakersville Beautiful area, and a surprisingly flat run considering how far into the mountains we were. Weather was perfect. Started in town, out along a creek and then back in. We looped around so I got to see Chris at one point.
Pancake Pursuit 10K May 2019 – New Bern Pancake Pursuit…. like I couldn’t do this race?!?! Not the prettiest, but pancakes! The sun made it much warmer than anticipated and not a lot of water stops along the way made for a tough morning. At one point I think I noticed vultures circling. Needed a…
Cantaloupe 5K July 2018 – Norlina Chris almost got us tossed before the race even started. The Chick Fillet Mascot was unimpressed with his Steve’s Butchers Shop shirt. Things got a little testy for a few minutes…..A beautiful 5K through the farms and countryside.The 5K is tied to their Cantaloupe Festival so of course after…
80s Flashback 5KAugust 2025 – Franklin Beautiful area out in the mountains. The course went along the Tennessee River Greenway so was flat. Cloudy morning but the rain held off for us and it was a pretty run along the river.The whole weekend was just delightful. Franklin is a beautiful area with some great hikes…
Love on the Run 5K February 2020 – Jarvisburg Currituck is one of those counties we have been to numerous times, but never been able to find a race to coincide with our trips. As luck would have, not only did we finally find a 5K but it was held at Sanctuary Vineyards, one of…
Tuna Run 200 – leg #3 October 2015 – Peletier Leg 3 was out & over the Emerald Drive bridge onto the OBX. I volunteered for this one, and it was as good as I expected. The views out over the estuary & to the island were beautiful from the bridge. Added bonus, there was…