Race to the River 2024
Join us for the 3rd Annual Race to the River 5K & Fun Run in conjunction with Rowan County Creek Week 2024! All proceeds from the race will benefit Happy Roots, a partner of the Spencer Community Garden.
- 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM: Medication Take-Back Event (Spencer Town Hall)
- 8:00 AM – 8:45 AM: 5K Race to the River registration at Spencer Town Hall
- 9:00 AM:
- 5K Race to the River to support Happy Roots, a partner of the Spencer Community Garden (start location near Spencer Town Hall at the intersection of 3rd Street and Salisbury Avenue in Spencer.)*
- Pedal Factory Bike Ride (long and short options begin near Spencer Town Hall)
- 10:00 AM: Fun Run Across the River at Wilcox Bridge
- 12:30 PM: Welcome Patrons, booths, and food trucks (All activities after 12:30 PM occur at Yadkin River Park on both Spencer and Davidson County sides).
- 6:00 PM: Sunset Paddle with Yadkin Riverkeeper and Row Co River Adventures*
*Registration Required
More information can be found here. You can also help spread the word here: facebook.com/share/sJguA9mpmZhcNyn6/
Rowan Creek Week
Creek Week is a week-long celebration of local waters throughout North Carolina. This year, Rowan Creek Week will be September 14th-21st. In conjunction with multiple organizations and local municipal departments, Creek Week offers recreational, educational, and volunteer opportunities to allow everyone to enjoy and contribute to healthy waters in our area.
Find out more and see the full list of Rowan Creek Week events at rowancreekweek.org.
Town’s Contact Information:
Name: Joe Morris
Title: Special Projects Planner
Address: 460 South Salisbury Avenue, Spencer, NC 28159
Phone: 704-633-2231
Email: jmorris@spencernc.gov
