Jump off Rock Half Marathon

Event overview

The Jump Off Rock event on May 9, 2026 in Laurel Park and Hendersonville, North Carolina includes a half marathon and a 10K, presented by Hunter Subaru (half) and UNC Health Pardee (10K). Distances offered:

• 13.1 miles (Half Marathon)
• 6.2 miles (10K) Virtual options are available for both distances; virtual entrants receive mailed swag. Entry benefits include a dri-fit event shirt (free until April 12), a custom finisher medal, complimentary shuttles for participants, chip timing with MyLaps, and post-race music, vendors, and a complimentary beer for those 21 and older. The 10K awards cash prizes for the overall top three male and female finishers: $100, $75, and $50 respectively; winners must be present at the awards ceremony to accept cash.

Course and logistics

The half marathon is a point-to-point route that begins at Jump Off Rock and descends toward downtown Hendersonville, passing neighborhoods and Lake Osceola before finishing on Main Street in historic Hendersonville. The 10K begins near the Hendersonville Family YMCA and joins the half marathon route partway through. Water stations: four on the half marathon and two on the 10K; each station provides Gatorade, water, and JAMBARS. Both courses are USATF sanctioned and certified (Sanction #142687; Half Certification NC23011DF; 10K Certification NC23012DF). Roads are open to traffic; strollers are not permitted in the races and dogs are allowed only as spectators. Packet pickup and an Artisan Market + Race Expo take place the day before at Continuum Art. Free parking is available at the First Baptist overflow lot in downtown Hendersonville. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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