Greening Up the Mountains 5k
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Greening Up the Mountains 5k
The Greening Up the Mountains is an annual 5k run and walk held on April 25, 2026, in Sylva, North Carolina. The event is based at Mark Watson Park, 86 Mark Watson Park, Sylva, NC 28779. All proceeds support the Jackson County Parks and Recreation Department.
Awards are given to overall male and female finishers and to the top three in each age group. Age groups are 10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, and 80 plus.
The course starts at Mark Watson Park in downtown Sylva, crosses Business 23 onto Old Dillsboro Road, loops into Monteith Park, and returns to Mark Watson Park on the same route. The route is described as relatively flat and includes both paved and graveled road sections.
Event details listed include a registration fee of $20 and a registration deadline of April 22, 2026. Participant shirts are guaranteed to the first 150 registrants and may be available on race day while supplies last. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
