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Union Mills Wilderness 5K & 10K (Formerly Box Creek Event)

Q: How hard is the Union Mills Wilderness 5K & 10K (Formerly Box Creek Event) 5K?

Union Mills Wilderness 5K & 10K (Formerly Box Creek Event) is a 5K on a trail course in Union mills, North Carolina. We don't have a verified elevation profile yet — check the organizer's course map for the climb breakdown.

Q: What should I wear for the Union Mills Wilderness 5K & 10K (Formerly Box Creek Event)?

Race-day weather in Union mills can swing year over year, so dress for the forecast on the day. As a rule of thumb, dress for ~10°F warmer than the standing temperature once you start running. Layer with a throwaway long-sleeve at the start, gloves and a hat for sub-50°F mornings, and a singlet plus a visor when it climbs above 60°F. The published start time is 10:00 AM. Check the race-day weather forecast on this page closer to the date for a specific recommendation.

Q: When does the Union Mills Wilderness 5K & 10K (Formerly Box Creek Event) sell out?

Union Mills Wilderness 5K & 10K (Formerly Box Creek Event) hasn't published a hard registration deadline. Most races of this size raise the entry fee in tiers (early-bird, regular, late) and can sell out without warning — sign up early if you're committed.

February 28, 2026

Union mills, North Carolina

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Great for beginners

Walker-friendly

Family-friendly

Trail / hill challenge

About the Race

Union Mills Wilderness 5K &10K (Formerly Box Creek Event) 10 am kick off on 2/28/2026- Union Mills, NC Union Mills Learning Center is presenting the 5th annual Union Mills Wilderness 5K & 10K on Saturday, February 28, 2026 (Formerly Box Creek Event -- just a name change). The 10K boasts spectacular scenery, taking runners alongside the Second Broad River, the CSX Railroad, and around the base of Rocky Face Mountain and the area now known as Box Creek Wilderness. 5K participants can walk or ru...

Course Profile

Course profile data unavailable for this race.

Course features

Terrain

trail

Surface

Trail

Elevation gain

Not measured

Course type

Not stated

Field size

Unknown

Boston qualifier

Course map

Not yet published

Elevation profile

Not measured

Accessibility & inclusion

Walker-friendly

Yes

Stroller-friendly

Dog-friendly

Kids race

Vibe & community

scenic

No charity partner listed.

History & past results

Years running

Unknown — claim to add

Recurrence

Annual (assumed)

Past finisher times and year-over-year participation will appear here once the organizer publishes them.

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Common questions

How hard is the Union Mills Wilderness 5K & 10K (Formerly Box Creek Event) 5K?

We don't have a verified elevation profile yet — check the organizer's course map for the climb breakdown.

What should I wear?

Dress for ~10°F warmer than the standing temperature once you start running. Throwaway long-sleeve at the start, gloves and a hat for sub-50°F mornings, singlet plus visor when it climbs above 60°F. The race-day forecast above is the source of truth closer to the date.