Highlands Twilight 5K 2026

The race.

The Rotary Club of Highlands hosts a 5K race on Saturday, August 15, 2026, starting at 6 p.m. at Kelsey Hutchinson Founders Park in Highlands, NC. Race-day registration and packet pickup begin at 3 p.m. at the park. Finishers receive a complimentary beer from the Ugly Dog Pub, and registered participants who sign up by July 16 receive a guaranteed t-shirt. Awards are presented to overall winners, Masters divisions, and top three finishers in five-year age groups, with bonuses for course and age-category records. A post-race concert featuring ABC Combo follows the event. All proceeds benefit the Gordon Center for Child Development.