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A Cool 5

Beech Mountain Recreation Department Director Craig Colistra has announced the town’s plan to host its First Annual running event. “A Cool 5” will feature a run across the top of Beech Mountain - Eastern America’s highest town - on Saturday June 7th at 10:00am. The five mile run and accompanying fun run will be open to all runners and walkers.

 

The race course will be above 5000 ft in elevation with moderate climbs and awesome views across the Blue Ridge Mountain Range. Participants will be able to enjoy Beech’s “cool” summertime temperatures which seldom exceed 72 degrees. Views of Grandfather and Mount Mitchell will be among the scenic vistas available to those running.

 

Many runners, walkers, and cyclists specifically make the journey to Beech Mountain for high altitude training. The mountain is remembered for Lance Armstrong Tour Du Pont stage wins during the mid 1990’s.

 

“Our first entry into the running event schedule promises to be a memorable experience for participants”, said Colistra. Rory Ellington, the mountain’s foremost runner and cyclist has designed the course along with Brad Mettee. Both are experienced in running events in the region and have set the course so that runners of all levels can enjoy.

 

Race participants and their families are encouraged to take advantage of special lodging packages available on Beech Mountain for the race. Check with the Beech Mountain Chamber of Commerce at 1.800.468.5506 for details.

 

For additional information on “A Cool 5” at Beech Mountain on June 7, 10:00am, please call 828.387.3003 or visit www.townofbeechmountain.com

or email buckeyerec@townofbeechmountain.com.