RUN
Rutherford County has a number of running events and group runs. The Foothills Running Club is a great new resource for connecting with other runners. The club has recently launched a new series of groups runs that will suit any runner's ability and desire. The schedule is below as well as a schedule of area races.
NOTE: For all group runs please contact the leader prior to joining.
GROUP RUNS
| Date/Time | Pace/Distance | Location | Contact Person |
| Tuesdays @ 8:30pm | 2-3 Mile Beginner Run/Walk | Forest City-Main St. at the Fountain | Jessica Anderson 245-8021 |
| Wednesdays @ 6:30am | 5-6 miles @ 8-9 min. per mile | Forest City Methodist Church | Patti Sappenfield 429-6538 |
| Wednesdays @ 6:30am | 6 Miles @ 8:30-9 min. per mile | West Point Baptist Church - Union Road | Mandy Huffman 447-7760 |
| Thursdays @ 7am | 3-5 Miles @ 11-12 min. per mile | Owls Stadium - Forest City | Jan Hargett 287-2054 |
| Thursdays @ 8:30pm | Run/Walk | Forest City-Main St. at the Fountain | Jessica Anderson 245-8021 |
| Fridays @ 6:30am | 6-8 Miles, Hills | West Point Baptist Church - Union Road | Mandy Huffman 447-7760 |
| Saturdays @ 7am | 3-5 Miles, Intermediate pace | Owls Stadium - Forest City | Jan Hargett 287-2054 |
NOTE: Mandy Huffman and Patti Sappenfield are available for long runs on weekends. Contact them if interested. Also the group does weekend group cycling rides.
Area Running Events
| Date | Event | Location | Website | Contact Person |
| 4/24/10 | Sunshine Elementary 5K and Fun Run | Sunshine Elementary | Registration Form | Jennifer Helton, 247-0365 | 5/1/10 | Hammer Time 5K and Fun Run | Rutherfordton | Facebook Page | Kevin Dinga, 447-3317 | 5/15/10 | Leader of the Pack 5K | Forest City | leaderofthepack5k.embarqspace.comm | Thru website | 6/5/10 | Community Pet Center 5K | Forest City | 8/27/10 | HNG Olympiad - 10K Dam Run | Lake Lure | www.hickorynutolympiad.com | Thru website |
| 8/29/10 | HNG Olympiad - Run to the Rock | Chimney Rock State Park | www.hickorynutolympiad.com | Thru website |
| 10/2/10 | Overmountain 5K and Fun Run | Rutherfordton | www.rutherfordtown.com | Thru website |