The Bridge Church of Spruce Pine is hosting a Run for the Hills 5K race, marking the date of Helene striking the region.
Event Timing:
- 7:30 AM Packet Pick-Up
- 8:00 AM - Optional prayer time at the Pocket Park
- 9:00 AM - Run for the Hills 5K Race
The mission for the race is:
- Remembering what our community went through and honoring those we lost.
- Celebrating the resilience and progress we’ve made through working together and with the help of wonderful volunteers from all over the United States.
- Encouraging hope and collective action for brighter days ahead
Please consider joining this meaningful 5K run (or walk), knowing that each step contributes to restoring a beloved community space. Together, we can rebuild Riverside Park and nurture hope for our town’s future.
The cost is $35 for the 5K race, with a free 5K Kids Dash for ages 11 and under. All proceeds raised by the race support the Town of Spruce Pine’s efforts to rebuild Riverside Park—a once-vibrant community space featuring a playground, splash pad, ball field, amphitheater, community garden, and riverside walking path that were all destroyed by Hurricane Helene.
To register for the race, view a map of its route, or learn more about the project, visit runsignup.com.