Occoneechee Mountain Challenge

02/16/2026

Race is on for next Sunday 22nd February. Option to defer or get a refund has ended. We look forward to seeing everyone on Sunday. More details will be sent to runners in the next few days. Email also sent to all runners just now. Check your spam.
No pre race day packet pick up - only on race day.

01/26/2026

A few pics taken yesterday on the course. Would have been fun running the mountain, but River Walk was and remains closed, and road conditions were unsafe. Looking forward to seeing everyone on the 22nd.

01/20/2026

Due to the expected winter storm later this week, and the expectation of significant snow, we will postpone the race.

Naturally, we want to make sure people can get to the race in the event of snow storms. In addition, the Town of Hillsborough will highly likely close the riverwalk if conditions are unsafe. Without use of the Riverwalk, our race cannot be held.

NEW DATE CONFIRMED - SUNDAY FEB 22ND. UPDATED IN RUNSIGNUP.

Emails were sent to runners with options if the new date does not work for you.

10/20/2025

Registration is open for 2026.

01/28/2025

Photos are posted to the RunSignUp page. You can find all your photos easily by typing your name into the search. There may be others if your bib was not visible in the photo.

https://runsignup.com/Race/Photos/NC/Hillsborough/OcconeecheeMountainChallenge

01/28/2025

RESULTS:
https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/81871

01/23/2025

We have the A-team taking care of packet pick up this evening. Come on out to Eno River Brewing. Here til 7pm.

01/21/2025

REMINDER: Online registration will close at 10 pm tomorrow (Wednesday 22nd). If places remain after tomorrow, you can sign up in person at packet pick up on Thursday 23rd, at Eno River Brewing between 4pm and 7pm. There is no race day registration.

01/15/2025

60 spots left in the race. Online registration will close on Tuesday next week. If spots remain after that, you can sign up at packet pick up at Eno River Brewing on Thursday 23rd January 4-7pm.

This years swag item is this awesome RTIC 16oz travel mug.

Take your favorite hot drinks on the road with a leak-resistant lid and ceramic lining for great taste.
Ceramic lined for great taste
Keeps hot for up to 6 hours / cold for up to 24 hours
Leak-resistant screw on lid closure
Dishwasher safe

01/06/2025

This years event is fast approaching. Thank you to all who have registered already. If you would like to volunteer, we need a few more folks out on the course. Please use the volunteer link to register. Volunteers will get free entry to this, or another HRC event, plus a swag item of choice. Thank You.
https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/NC/Hillsborough/OcconeecheeMountainChallenge

01/31/2024

Link to race photos emailed to runners. And here

This gallery hosted by SmugMug; your photos look better here.