High Country Cool Down 5K & 10K Run 2020

Short review

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

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

The 2nd Annual High Country Cool Down 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 9:00AM and the 5K will start at 9:15AM. Both races will start and end at the soccer fields. The course map uses much of the Greenway Trail and the Watauga High School property.

Race registration includes a race t-shirt (guaranteed if registered by July 18) as well as 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 RACE 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 8AM.

Event Timeline:

8:00AM – Check-in and race day packet pickup.
8:30AM – Kids 1 Mile Fun Run
9:00AM – 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. 2 = $30 (t-shirt guaranteed until July 18, probable after)
Race Day Registration = $35 (only leftover t-shirts available)
*Special rate for HCSA youth players: Must register through the HCSA office

Entry Fees for 10K
Online by July 10 = $30 (t-shirt guaranteed)
Online July 10-Aug. 2 = $35 (t-shirt guaranteed until July 18, probable after)
Race Day Registration = $40 (only leftover t-shirts available)
*Special rate for HCSA youth 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 8:00am.
*1-Mile Fun Run (9 years old 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 event 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.