Overview 

The 8-mile and 4-mile courses will be at the beautiful Forest Ridge Park Park, just 15 minutes North of Raleigh on Falls Lake! The 587-acre park is situated on a peninsula near the Falls Lake Reservoir in Wake Forest, N.C., and is convenient to Raleigh, Wake Forest, Rolesville, Durham, and Youngsville. 
 
Sections of this course will also run on the remains of the abandoned ghost road North Carolina Route 98 highway.  When Falls Lake was created in 1981, the surrounding rural community was turned upside down. Many forgotten roadways hint at where farms, homes, and mills once stood. The ghosts of the old roadways can be traced – most leading directly into Falls Lake.  Most of this course is single-track, running following the trail system within the park.  

Beneficiary - N.C. Youth Outdoor Engagement Commission

To encourage and strengthen young North Carolinians’ connection to nature by providing opportunities to engage with the outdoors.

Awards for Each Race 

We have modified the awards based on the registered runners, the size of the event, and our desire to ensure we give back to our beneficiaries with proper fundraising.   We have unique awards for the following age groups, genders, and events (4M and 8M). 

19 - under 
20 - 29 
30 - 39
40 - 49 
50 - 59 
60 - 69 
70 and Older