ROCK THE QUARRY

TRAIL CHALLENGE 5K & KIDS FUN RUN

13th ANNUAL ROCK THE QUARRY TRAIL CHALLENGE 5K & KIDS FUN RUN: 

2021 Date – September 11th, 2021

2019 Results – CLICK HERE

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Locally owned and operated Grove Stone & Sand Company is proud to host the 13^th annual Rock the Quarry Trail Challenge 5K and Kids Fun Run in the heart of the Swannanoa Valley. Rock the Quarry 5K Challenge is a foot race with a mission to bring our community together to celebrate good health in our beautiful surroundings while supporting our neighbors. All proceeds from the event benefit Grove Stone’s neighbor, the Black Mountain Home for Children, and long-time partner, Asheville Museum of Science (AMOS).

There will also be a Fun Run this year for kids ages 10 and under.  The Fun Run will be a 1/4 mile loop thru the woods and will cost only $5.00/child.  The kids will not receive a shirt but will receive a “ROCK” headband for participating.  YOU CAN REGISTER KIDS FOR THE FUN RUN ON THE REGISTRATION PAGE OR YOU CAN REGISTER THEM ON RACE-DAY.

WHEN // September 11th, 2021

WHERE // Grove Stone & Sand Quarry (Back Gate off Lake Eden Road)
842 Old U.S. Hwy 70. Black Mountain, NC
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ENTRY FEE //  Early Registration (June 15th – August 15th) – $30;  Registration (August 16th – Sept 10th) – $35;  Race-Day – $40;  Kids Fun Run (10 and under) – $5.00/participant

REGISTRATION WEBSITE // https://raceroster.com/events/2021/48838/rock-the-quarry-trail-challenge-5k-and-fun-run

ANNUAL NON-PROFITS // All proceeds benefit Black Mountain Home for Children and Asheville Museum of Science (AMOS)

RACE SCHEDULE //
Saturday, September 11th, 2021 – The Kids Fun Run begins at 9:15am and the 5K will have a rolling start from 9:30am – 10:00am. We encourage all competitive runners to arrive at the start line at 9:30 AM for a group start. If you’d rather run on your own and start individually, you have until 10:00 AM to begin your run.

PACKET PICKUP// Details coming soon

AWARDS // Awards for top male and female finisher in each age group & CASH PRIZES to the 1st ($200), 2nd ($100), & 3rd ($50) place overall finishers.  Masters Division (40 and over) overall male & female finishers receive a gift card to Mountain Running Company!

SHIRTS – Long Sleeve T-shirts (soft tri-blend) for all participants guaranteed if registered before August 22th, then while sizes last.  Feedback from last year’s race is that the RTQ shirt will be your new favorite running shirt!  Shirt sizes are all uni-sex sizing this year.  2021 shirt image below:

Age group awards will go to the 1st,2nd, & 3rd male and female finishers in the following age groups: 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59,60-69, 70 & Over. Masters Division (40 and over) 1st overall male & female.  No double dipping!