Union Mills Wilderness 5K & 10K (Formerly Box Creek Event)
When is Union Mills Wilderness 5K & 10K (Formerly Box Creek Event)?
Union Mills Wilderness 5K & 10K (Formerly Box Creek Event) takes place on Saturday, February 28, 2026 in Union mills, NC.
What distances does Union Mills Wilderness 5K & 10K (Formerly Box Creek Event) offer?
Union Mills Wilderness 5K & 10K (Formerly Box Creek Event) offers 2 events: 5k Timed, 10K Timed.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5k Timed | 3.1 mi | $30.00 | Register |
| 10K Timed | 6.2 mi | $30.00 | Register |
How much does Union Mills Wilderness 5K & 10K (Formerly Box Creek Event) cost?
Registration for Union Mills Wilderness 5K & 10K (Formerly Box Creek Event) starts at $30.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is Union Mills Wilderness 5K & 10K (Formerly Box Creek Event) held?
Union Mills Wilderness 5K & 10K (Formerly Box Creek Event) is held in Union mills, NC at 6495 Hudlow Road.
About Union Mills Wilderness 5K & 10K (Formerly Box Creek Event)
Union Mills Wilderness 5K &10K (Formerly Box Creek Event)
10 am kick off on 2/28/2026- Union Mills, NC
Union Mills Learning Center is presenting the 5th annual Union Mills Wilderness 5K & 10K on Saturday, February 28, 2026 (Formerly Box Creek Event -- just a name change). The 10K boasts spectacular scenery, taking runners alongside the Second Broad River, the CSX Railroad, and around the base of Rocky Face Mountain and the area now known as Box Creek Wilderness. 5K participants can walk or run the route that will begin at Union Mills Learning Center. Both races are scheduled to start at 10am.
*No T-shirt guaranteed to be received before the race if not registered by the 16th .
*Both the 5k and 10k will be in the ROC series points race for 2026. 1 additional point earned for the 10k (make note)!!
* WE WILL HAVE RACE DAY SIGN UPS RACE MORNING!
* Pre Made race goodie bags will be distributed race morning at packet pick up. The bag will include your disposable timing chip (wear on your chest), Race T-shirt, and a few small sponsored items.
*Refreshments will be prepackaged and self served at both the finish-line area in the auditorium and on the course.
* An awards ceremony will be held in the facility auditorium. A face book Live video will take place. Awards will be mailed if anyone leaves before the ceremony. Find your results under RacingToes.com
T shirt dead line Feb 16th. Due to demand and the ability to receive shipments from the vendor in a timely manner, shirt colors may vary.
Awards for Top 2 Male & Female Overall
Top 3 places (Male & Female) in each Age Group:
1-12; 13-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70 & over.
Contact UMLC President, Elaine Conner for more information. elaineconner62@gmail.com (828) 429-5871
All proceeds from this event will go towards building upgrades and the educational programs offered at the Union Mills Learning Center.
10k Course Map
10k Course Map: Combination pavement and compact gravel.
Like last year, participants will begin on the field behind the school near the gazebo, follow the woodline all the way around the ballfield, up the hill towards the school and down the compacted gravel drive behind the apartment buildings on campus. The trail will lead participants to Hudlow Road, where they will turn right and follow Hudlow until they reach Box Creek Road on the left. Runners will run the full length of Box Creek Road, turning around just past the bridge near Hwy. 221. Participants will then run the trail in reverse - finishing at the beginning of the course.
5k Course Map
Like last year, participants will begin in front of the main building near the gazebo, follow the arrows around the left side of the building, and go around the apartments and gymnasium buildings . The trail will lead participants to Hudlow Road, where they will turn right and follow Hudlow until they reach Box Creek Road on the left. Runners will turn on this compacted gravel road until they reach the marked 5K turnaround point and run the trail in reverse - finishing at the beginning of the course.