Where mountain views meet lakeside charm

Summit to Solstice 10 Miler

A ten-mile virtual challenge around Lake Summit: run the vetted route any day from the first day of fall to the first day of winter, and your finisher medal comes in the mail.

Run any day, September 23 - December 22, 2027 · Tuxedo Park · Zirconia, NC

About the Race

Run the vetted ten-mile route: one quarter-mile lap around Tuxedo Park, the full loop around Lake Summit counter-clockwise, then straight back into Tuxedo Park to finish at the pavilion by the bathrooms. Run it on any day from the first day of fall to the first day of winter, record it on Strava, submit your result, and we mail your finisher medal to your door, plus custom race socks for the first 100 registrants.

Packed dirt road is an underrated running surface: softer than asphalt, faster and more predictable than trail. Ten miles of it around a mountain lake on a cool fall morning is close to ideal conditions for a strong, even effort. There is nothing technical to think about, which leaves you free to think about the lake.

Chase the course KOM or QOM on Strava and race for age group prizes against everyone who runs it this season. Ten dollars of every entry goes to local nonprofits through the Upstate Giving Series.

📍 How It Works

When	Any day from the first day of fall to the first day of winter (September 23 - December 22, 2027)
Where	Tuxedo Park 1299 Old US 25 Hwy, Zirconia, NC 28790
How to Submit	Run the full route on Strava using the course map below, including the opening quarter-mile lap around Tuxedo Park and the finish at the pavilion. Then submit your time and Strava activity link on this race's results page before the first day of winter.
Time Limit	None. Run, hike or walk it at your own pace in one continuous effort.
Parking	Free at Tuxedo Park, right next to the bathrooms where the route starts and finishes
Water & Support	Self-supported: carry your own water. Bathrooms are at Tuxedo Park; there are none on course.

🏃 The Events

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🗺️ Course

Start at Tuxedo Park and run one quarter-mile lap around the park. Head out and run the full loop around Lake Summit counter-clockwise, about 90% packed dirt road. Come straight back into Tuxedo Park and finish at the pavilion by the bathrooms.

The opening park lap is required for your result to count. The route is mostly flat with a few rolling hills and one short climb, totaling roughly 575 feet of elevation gain.

🎁 What's Included

• Finisher medal, mailed to your door once your result is in
• Custom race socks for the first 100 registrants, mailed with your medal
• Free parking at Tuxedo Park, right where you start and finish
• Strava KOM & QOM: chase the fastest time on the course
• Age group prizes: compete against everyone who runs it this season
• Run it your way: any day from the first day of fall to the first day of winter
• $10 to the Giving Series: ten dollars of every entry goes to Upstate nonprofits

🏆 Race Awards

• Top 3 Overall (Male & Female): the three fastest submitted times, male and female, each earn an overall prize.
• Age Group Awards (Male & Female): the 1st, 2nd and 3rd fastest submitted times in each of 15 age categories earn an age group prize, mailed with your medal.

❤️ Part of the Upstate Giving Series

Ten dollars of every Lake Summit entry goes directly to the Upstate Giving Series, which connects 30 races with 30 nonprofit organizations serving communities across the Upstate. Your registration and any donation you add at checkout go to work close to home: you are not just running a race, you are funding the work of a neighbor.

👥 Groups & Teams

$5 discount and refund for groups with 5+ members. Calling all running clubs and social run groups: crews of all kinds are welcome to join the fun, the more the merrier. Whether your squad is full of weekend warriors, sunrise chasers, or runners motivated by the promise of a cold drink at the finish, we've got an event for you.

Sign up, share with friends and local running clubs, and cash in on race discounts and refunds when your team, run club or band of misfits hits 5 runners or more.

ℹ️ Race Policies

• All entries are final. We do not offer refunds or deferrals, but the registration changes below stay open to you, so a change of plans doesn't have to mean a wasted entry.
• The opening quarter-mile park lap is required for your result to count.
• Results must be submitted before the first day of winter.

ℹ️ Good to Know

• Are dogs allowed on the course? Yes.
• Are headphones or earbuds allowed? Yes, jam out, but be mindful: this is an open road course and cars do drive around the lake. The speed limit is 15 mph.
• How do I get my medal? We mail your medal (and socks, if you're one of the first 100 registrants) to the address on your registration once your result is submitted. Double-check your address in your RunSignUp profile.
• When can I register? Anytime before the challenge closes on the first day of winter.
• Where are the start and finish lines? At Tuxedo Park, next to the parking lot and bathrooms.
• Is there gear check? No, but your car will be within 100 meters of the staging area.
• Are there restrooms? Yes, at Tuxedo Park, where you start and finish. None on course.
• What if there's bad weather? Pick your day. You have the whole season, so choose one with good weather.
• Can friends run it with me? Bring your crew! Tuxedo Park makes an easy meeting spot before and after.
• When will results be posted? Results post on the RunSignUp results page as runners submit. Strava KOM/QOM and age group standings are final after the first day of winter.

Everything about your entry lives in your RunSignUp profile. Sign in, find this race under your upcoming events, and make the change yourself. From there you can transfer your entry to another runner or a different event, switch to a different distance, update your personal details (name, address, emergency contact, shirt size), and manage add-ons and store purchases.

Upstate Race Series Awards

This race is part of the Upstate Race Series. Run the series and earn more than a finish:

Series Finisher: finish 5 races in any one series (Trail, Ultra, Road, Brew, Youth or Giving) to earn that series' Finisher coin and Finisher tee. Free and earned on the course, never sold.

Upstate 250 Club: log 250 or more race miles across Upstate Race Series events in a season to earn the 250 Club buckle.

The Anchor Award: the runner with the most race miles across the Upstate Race Series keeps the Anchor Award for the year, and their name goes on it for good.

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