Lake James Races
Race Information
The Lake James 7 Miler & 5k races start and finish at Fonta Flora’s charming Whippoorwill Farm in Nebo, NC and take runners on the beautiful trails of Lake James State Park. With stunning views and light rolling hills, both courses are perfect for either a trail beginner or a seasoned runner.
Related Events
Did you know that this race is part of a series of runs? If you like this race you may want to run one of the following Kick It events.
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