Jump off Rock Half Marathon
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Jump Off Rock Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
The Jump Off Rock event in Hendersonville, North Carolina takes place on May 8, 2027 and is presented by Hunter Subaru and UNC Health Pardee. The event includes a half marathon, a 10K and a new 5K addition, with a point-to-point half marathon course that begins at Jump Off Rock.
Distances:
- Half Marathon: 13.1 miles
- 10K: 6.2 miles
- 5K: 3.1 miles
The half marathon descends for seven miles before joining the 10K route near the Hendersonville Family YMCA. The 5K and 10K start together at the YMCA; the 5K then branches off and winds through local neighborhoods. The half marathon and 10K continue around Lake Osceola and all three courses finish on Main Street in downtown Hendersonville.
Course support and services include multiple staffed water stations that offer water and Gatorade (half marathon four stations, 10K two stations, 5K one station), USATF sanctioning and certification, chip timing using MyLaps with timing mats and bib chips, clear course markings, and complimentary participant shuttles. A race expo and Jump Off Rock Artisan Market are scheduled the day before the event at Continuum Art. The event features a post-race party with live music, local vendors, and a complimentary beer for attendees age 21 and over. A virtual race option is available and virtual participants receive mailed race apparel and finisher items. Registrations are nonrefundable but transfers to virtual, deferrals, and distance changes are offered under the event policy. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
