EVERY Wednesday

6:00pm - 6:30pm


Chatuge Dam Trail 

ALL are welcome.

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Adventure mode

HRC Takes a Field Trip

The NEW year means it's time for NEW adventures.

ALL Field Trips are FREE - just show up on time for group photo.

There will be a main walking and running group for each location, but running with a partner is also encouraged! Upon arrival for each, let us know if you plan to run in partners (and how far/long you plan to run) or with main groups.

Some of these locations do not have access to drinking water! Please prepare accordingly!!

We have the calendar set for the first 6 months for our OFF-site field trips: 

January 18th at 10am: Fires Creek in Hayesville, NC (COMPLETE!)

Meet at the Fires Creek Picnic area - free parking. There are composting restrooms here but no drinking water fountains/spickets. Creek opens wide at this spot and there are beautiful short hikes that will take you to the top of the falls. 

February 22th at 10am: Piney Knob in Murphy, NC (COMPLETE!)

Meet at the Trail head. Please note the road to get there is composed of dirt and bumpy - please drive slow. There are 5 main trails. Noteworthy: The Gobbler is 5.1 miles The Grape Smuggler is 2.1, The Flaming Azalea is 1.6, and the Rhodo-Coaster is 3.75. This will be a trail run or hike meaning the pace will be much slower than you'd expect. 

March 22nd at 10am: Murphy River Walk in Murphy, NC (COMPLETE!)

Meet at Konehete Park, Pavilion 3. Parking is free, there are multiple restrooms and access to drinking water. From here, we will start on the paved park trail then hit the dirt, gravel, and boardwalks of the main trail. 

April 19th at 10am: Meeks Park in Blairsville, GA
May 24th at 10am: Ocoee River Trials in Ducktown, TN
June 14th at 10am: Little Tennessee River Greenway in Franklin, NC
July 19th at 9am: back to Fires Creek in Hayesville, NC
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Runs completed

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Team Races

Bigfoot sightings 

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Weekend Fieldtrip Runs

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Great local areas to run in and near Hayesville

Fires Creek Rec. Area

Great for hiking, swimming and fishing - but even better for running. There are over 30 miles of trails with multiple river crossings and a forest dirt and gravel road that will take you 13 miles up into the park. Be aware though, there is no drinking water - bring enough with you. Restrooms located at Picnic area and Bristol Horse camp. 

Chatuge Dam Trail

From the top of the dam through the campgrounds, this ~4 mile trail is paved. During camping season there is access to restrooms and drinking water. You'll find many runners here and this is where we meet each Wednesday evening!

Jack Rabbit Trails

There are roughly 15 miles of manmade trails shared by hikers and bikers. The entrance offers drinking water and restrooms. The paths are well worn, well marked, and totally in the woods. Be sure to keep an ear and eye out for bikers as they have priority on the trails. 

Murphy River Walk

There are many points of access throughout Murphy to this beautiful and well-maintained trial. The trail is approx. 3 miles and consists of dirt, boardwalks and some paved sections. It can be stretched to 5-6 miles adding the paved path in the Murphy Health Center area. Many areas to exit. 

Organizers: Alexandra and Zach
We want to continue providing a free event for the lovely community of Hayesville, NC.
This club is intended to bring folks together. We fully believe in our motto and welcome all -
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