Due to safety reasons from the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 High Country Cool Down 5K & 10K Run has been cancelled. See you next year!




Saturday, August 8, 2020
Boone, NC



Escape the summer heat and run with us in the cool North Carolina Mountains!

The 2nd Annual High Country Cool Down 5K & 10K will be held on Saturday, August 8, 2020 in Boone, NC. The races are designed for the casual jogger (or walker) or the competitive runner. There will also be a FREE 1 Mile Fun Run for kids 9 and younger.

The 10K will start at 9AM and the 5K will start at 9:15AM. Both races will start and end at the Ted Mackorell Soccer Complex. The course map uses much of the Greenway Trail near the fields.

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Race registration includes a race t-shirt (guaranteed if registered by July 29) and post-race bananas and waters.

Other activities such as small-sided pickup soccer games for kids will be offered throughout the morning and we will have concessions and coffee for sale.

ADDITIONAL HIGH COUNTRY COOL DOWN 5K & 10K INFORMATION

Where: Ted Mackorell Soccer Complex at 574 Brookshire Road in Boone, NC. There is plenty of parking and bathrooms.

Race Day Packet Pickup: Check-in tables will be located in the center parking lot between the two main soccer fields. Check-in will begin at 7:30AM.

Event Timeline:

• 8AM – Check-in and race day packet pickup.
• 8:30AM – Kids 1 Mile Fun Run
• 9AM – 10K begins
• 9:15AM – 5K begins
• 9:45AM – Awards Presentation begins
  

Awards: First, Second, and Third Place

• Overall Male & Female and Overall Master (40+) Male & Female
  
• Age groups (Male & Female): 9 & under, 10-14,15-19, 20-29, 30-49, 50-64, 65+

Entry Fees for 5K
Online before July 10 = $25 (t-shirt guaranteed)
Online July 10-Aug. 7 = $30 (t-shirt guaranteed until July 29, probable after)
Race Day Registration = $35 (only leftover t-shirts available)
*Special rate for HCSA players: Must register through the HCSA office

Entry Fees for 10K
Online by July 10 = $30 (t-shirt guaranteed)
Online July 10-Aug. 7 = $35 (t-shirt guaranteed until July 29, probable after)
Race Day Registration = $40 (only leftover t-shirts available)
*Special rate for HCSA players: Must register through the HCSA office

*Pay by cash or check; must be received by the above deadline dates at the High Country Soccer office.
*Make checks payable to and drop off and/or mail to: High Country Soccer, c/o Cool Down Race, 805 State Farm Road, Ste. 302, Boone, NC 28607
*Include shirt size with mailed or dropped off payments: YS, YM, YL, AS, AM, AL, AXL, AXXL
*If you are paying on Race Day, please arrive by 8am.
*1-Mile Fun Run (9yo and younger): FREE (does not include t-shirt)
*Leftover T-shirts will be available for purchase
*No dogs, skateboards, or bicycles allowed on race course
*Walkers welcome!

Weather: The High Country Cool Down 5K & 10K will be held rain or shine. Remember, the weather in the North Carolina mountains can be unpredictable and can change quickly, so dress accordingly and bring extra attire.

Contact: For questions, email [email protected].

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE
Click here to download, print, and mail your registration