Friends of the Lake 5K Race Description
Take part in the Friends of the Lake 5K Road Race & Walk and enjoy a scenic run or walk around Lake Junaluska while supporting the lake! The 5K is a charitable event to support the recreation opportunities of Lake Junaluska through the Friends of the Lake program. All profits from this event go to the annual maintenance and improvement of the recreation areas at Lake Junaluska, which annually costs over $375,000.
Visit the Friends of the Lake 5K website for more race information.
Online registration only - no checks.
Lake Junaluska Assembly, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Gifts are tax-deductible. Our federal tax ID number is 56-0547461.
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2026-09-05 08:00:00
2026-09-05 08:00:00
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Friends of the Lake 5K
Lake Junaluska, NC
Paulina Pendarvis
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Friends of the Lake 5K Where & When
- Location: 105 Weldon Way, Lake Junaluska, NC 28745
- Race Date: 2026/09/05 08:00:00 AM (Saturday)
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