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8.30.2025 The earl scruggs run the rhythm 5k

5K of the Future has arrived! Check out what most of the course looks like and then check the FINISH PHOTOS BELOW! 

earl scruggs 5K has arrived!!! 8.30.25 8am

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"Come for the music, stay for the cramps. 5K starts @ 8am

Why? Finish here, plus our top 5 other reasons

Why? Finish here, plus our top 5 other reasons

Why? Finish here, plus our top 5 other reasons

  1. "Bluegrass meets badass. Finish your 5K like a champion."
     
  2. "World-class trails. Grandstand finish. Just show up and run."
     
  3. "From mountain switchbacks to stadium spotlight—run it all Saturday morning."
     
  4. "Earn your biscuits. Run the Scruggs 5K."
     
  5. "Run a 5K, then two-step your way to the main stage."

Coolest place you will ever see in real life!

Why? Finish here, plus our top 5 other reasons

Why? Finish here, plus our top 5 other reasons

  1. "You’re not really at the Earl Scruggs Festival unless you’ve sweat through a 5K before breakfast."
     
  2. "No banjo required, just sneakers and a little grit."
     
  3. "Come for the music, stay for the muscle cramps. 5K starts at dawn."
     
  4. "Proof you did more than sip moonshine and dance—run this 5K."
     
  5. "Before the fiddles warm up, the runners take off. Be one of ’em."

I get to run on this and we are Motivational:

Why? Finish here, plus our top 5 other reasons

I get to run on this and we are Motivational:

  • "Lace up to the rhythm of banjos and birdsong. The trails roll like a dobro tune—steady, soulful, and built for glory at the finish line."
     
  • "This ain’t just a run—it’s a prelude. World-class trails sing you through the woods, and you finish in a stadium that echoes with history and heart."
     
  • "Like Scruggs on a five-string, you’ll glide thr

  • "Lace up to the rhythm of banjos and birdsong. The trails roll like a dobro tune—steady, soulful, and built for glory at the finish line."
     
  • "This ain’t just a run—it’s a prelude. World-class trails sing you through the woods, and you finish in a stadium that echoes with history and heart."
     
  • "Like Scruggs on a five-string, you’ll glide through the hills, race through rhythm, and finish where the spotlight belongs—on you."
     
  • "Each footstep keeps time with tradition. Run before the music starts, and finish where legends would tip their hats."
     
  • "The trail hums. The banjo waits. Your finish line is a stage, and this 5K is your standing ovation."

5k with an experience, music, food, cramps, new friends

Location:

Tryon International Equestrian Center: 

25 INTERNATIONAL BLVD

MILL SPRING, NC 28756

Follow the signs to the main stadium

Beyond the Run

  • Come for the run or Plan a full weekend: Stay onsite at Tryon’s resort lodging or RV park, enjoy great food and local shops, and soak in top-tier equestrian competitions often held nearby—there's almost always something exciting to see!
  • Opt for VIP or enhanced ticket packages and enjoy perks like reserved shaded seating, festival merchandise, and exclusive refreshments.

🎉 Festival Vibes + Runner Fun

  • Cross the finish line and slide right into the festival zone where live music, cold drinks, artisan vendors, and lively crowds await. It’s part 5K, part celebration 🎸.
  • Whether you're an average Joe out for a fun-filled day or someone chasing Speedy Saturday glory, the combined gusto of bluegrass music and outdoor festivity will make every mile memorable.

Scenic & Comfortable

  • The course loops through Tryon’s pristine equestrian grounds—well‑landscaped, shady, and impeccably maintained—perfect for a comfortable run or a brisk pace.
  • With a mix of manicured paths, equine gardens, and light rolling terrain, the route blends gentle challenge and visual delight—not too hilly, ideal for runners of every ambition. There is one big hill:)

"Jam With Your Legs Then With Your Soul."

This isn’t just a 5K—it’s your ticket to a weekend jam session. Pace yourself through Tryon’s beautiful grounds, then unwind with bluegrass headliners, exploring local crafts and festival fun.

"Plug into Bluegrass & Burn Calories!"

Lace up for the Earl Scruggs 5K—run through rolling paths on Tryon’s equestrian grounds, then cue up the bluegrass festival for picnics, vendors, and live rhythm right after your finish line sprint.

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