Lake Lure Olympiad in its 8th Year

July 24-26    8th Annual Lake Lure Olympiad   is a sport and community festival featuring dozens of events and activities for people of all athletic abilities. The festival kicks off with a golf tournament, beach BBQ, free water ski show, ice cream sundaes and fireworks show.

For the hardcore athlete, there’s the sprint triathlon, junior Olympiad, Race to the Rock and 10K Dam run. Or challenge yourself to the 3 Races in 3 Days. There’s also a basketball shoot, obstacle course, family games and lenty to do for families, non-athletes and kids.

The Annual Race to the Rock is a challenging 900-foot climb over the last 3 miles of a 5K run or 25-mile bike race. This is the ONLY TIME you can run or bike up the Chimney Rock Park road. Medals are awarded in age groups.

Get a link for details about the Lake Lure Olympiad and other events on the Lake Lure NC Visitor Guide.