Located in the heart of the Swannanoa Valley, Rock the Quarry 5K is a run with a mission to bring the community together to celebrate good health and the beautiful Western North Carolina environment. All proceeds from the event benefit Grove Stone’s neighbor, the Black Mountain Home for Children, and long-time partner, the Asheville Museum of Science (AMOS).
Packet pick-up will be the morning of the race from 8:00am - until the race start at the Black Mountain Home's pavilion. Be sure to arrive early so you won't be rushed! The Kids Fun Run doesn't require a bib and the kids will receive their headband at the finish line.
Prizes for the event will be broken down into Men's and Women's Categories. Overall winners will receive: 1st place receiving $100, 2nd place receiving $50, and 3rd receiving a gift card to Mountain Running. All top runners in each age group will win a Rock the Quarry hat.
Guaranteed Shirt Deadline is 8/31/2023!
* Although the guaranteed shirt deadline has passed, we ordered 150 extra shirts and if your size is offered during the registration process, you're good!
Registration fees
RTQ Trail Challenge 5k Closed
Online registration closed-
Boasting some of the best views in Western North Carolina, the course combines scenic views, private trails, multiple stream-crossings, and a span through Grove Stone’s active quarry in Black Mountain.
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$35.00
Early Bird Pricing
Apr 25 – Aug 31 -
$40.00
September Pricing
Sep 1 – Sep 15
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Kids Fun Run Closed
Rock the Quarry is excited to get kids involved with the Kids Fun Run (ages 10 and under). The Kids Fun Run is 1/4 of a mile and each participant will receive a customized race day “ROCK” headband.
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$10.00
Ages 10 and under
Apr 25 - Sep 15
Contact information
- Event contact
- Jon Neumann
- jneumann@hedrickind.com
- Phone
- (828)230-2774
