River Hawk Races

River Hawk Races 2026
Saturday, April 18, 2026

The Mount Holly Community Development Foundation is excited to introduce the River Hawk Races where the powerful strength of the Catawba River have inspired us to revamp our Mount Holly 5K/10K. As we reimagine the limits of how far we can soar, join us in celebrating our city's connection to nature with the flow of Mount Holly's greenway along the Catawba River.

Whether you are ready to break your personal best, running for your health, or just want to have fun we invite you to join the fearless spirit of the hawk and fly across the finish line. With our wings spread we are proud to join you in the currents that will continue to carry us toward greater horizons.

Race Times

Tailrace 10k - 9:00am

Greenway 5k - 9:15am

Kid Tadpole Dash - 10:15am

Awards will be given to the top three female and male participants, along with top three male and female runners of each division:
14 and under | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70 and Over.

T-shirt included with 5k/10k registration.
(See design on registration page.)

Packet Pick-up

Friday (4/17)

4:00pm-7:00pm at Mount Holly Historical Society

414 ECentral Ave. Mount Holly, NC 28120

Saturday (4/18)

7:45am-8:45am at South State Bank Registration Tent

420 E. Central Ave. Mount Holly, NC 28120

Event Timeline

Day of Registration & Packet Pick up - 7:45

Pre-Race 30 minute stretch with Down Dog Yoga & Wellness - 8:20am

Tailrace 10k - 9:00am

Greenway 5k - 9:15am

Kids Tadpole Dash - 10:15

Awards Ceremony - 10:30

We are super excited to see everyone on race day bring their spirits of the river hawk!

Pease feel free to bring family and friends, we will have:

Coffee from Catawba Coffee,

Food from ZBQ Catering and

Desert from Zanes Dessert Truck.