ATTENTION: RACE HAS BEEN CANCEL FOR 2020. Due to the Phase 2 extension in North Carolina continuing which limits Max outdoor gatherings to 50 people. We have decide it is best to cancel the event.
The Mills River Valley Races 10k, 5k, & 1 Mile Doggy Dash will be held again in 2021!
Unique to these races, are flat courses through the valley with scenic views of the Hendersonville mountains. The course is considered very fast and is Certified by USATF. So get registered and beat your personal records on this course. Bring your running buddy, or furry friend! Whether you're running for pace or walking with your "pack" - you're supporting the Mills River community and the Blue Ridge Humane Society.
Each race will start and finish at the Mills River Park,
New For 2021!
5K and 10K race are USATF Certified!
* 5K #NC20005DF * 10K #NC20007DF
Runners seeking to certified there time will be at the front of the line.
All Runners with their Dogs will be located at the back of the 5K and 10K runners
The Race will be following Covid-19 State requirements at time of the event If needed. More details on this will come as we get closer to the event.
Runners will be kept 6 feet apart at the start line.
Run with your pack!
New this year!
Running with a group? If you're running with 3 people, you can receive 10% off your registration! Have a total of 4 running buddies? You can receive 20% off! It pays to have a pack!
T SHIRT DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 29th
Registration fees
Mills River Valley 5k Closed
Online registration closed-
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$30.00Mar 30 – Jul 14
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$35.00Jul 14 – Oct 14
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1 Mile Doggy Dash Closed
Online registration closed-
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$18.00Mar 30 – Oct 14
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Mills River Valley 10k Closed
Online registration closed-
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$40.00Mar 30 – Jul 14
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$45.00Jul 14 – Oct 14
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Course Maps
Race Awards
5k Awards
1st place $75 Gift Card
2nd place $50 Gift Card
3rd place $ 25 Gift Card
10k Awards
1st place $75 Gift Card
2nd place $50 Gift Card
3rd place $ 25 Gift Card
Medals will be awarded as follows:
Top 3 Male/Female Overall,
Masters M/F overall;
Top Male and Female 9 and under,ages 10-14, ages 15-19, ages 20-24 ages 25 -29 ages 30-34, ages 35-39, ages 40-44, ages 45-49, ages 50-54, ages 55-59, ages 60-64, ages 65 -69, ages 70-74 ages 75+. for both the 5K and 10K
Refund and Cancellation Policy
The Mills River Valley Races has a NO REFUND policy. However, we do offer partial discount codes for cancellations during our cancellation periods.
A discount code for 50% of your race registration fee will be offered until 10 days prior to the race date. Discount codes can be used to register for next year's race and will be valid for 12 months after the event date.
We offer Ticket Guardian during the registration process to protect your purchase from injury etc.
You may transfer your registration to another runners up to 3 days before the event. Click the TRANSFER button.
Contact information
- Event contact
- Mike Blackwell
- Phone
- 8286745976