Held Sun, Sep 13, 2026

Lake Summit 10 Mile Run/Hike

Zirconia, NC

Race finishedAnnual since at least 2020

10 Miles

2026 Results View race page

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About the Lake Summit 10 Mile Run/Hike

The course circles Lake Summit in a counter-clockwise loop through the quiet community of Tuxedo, mostly on packed gravel roads with lakefront homes on one side and the Blue Ridge Mountains visible beyond. There is one real hill, and the rest rolls gently enough that you can actually look around at the water and the fall foliage without losing your footing.

Packet pickup opens at the start area shelter on race morning, so there is no separate trip the day before. Parking is at the same location, right at the start and finish. Afterward, there are pancakes.

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2026 Results

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the field is fairly quick, so expect a competitive front.

10 Miles · 2026 results

72finishers

1:04:23winner

1:33:53median

2:46:09cutoff

Top 3: Cody Ellison (1:04:23) · Stephanie Morgan (1:05:03) · Victoria Hammersmith (1:05:56)

The Lake Summit 10 Mile Run/Hike has been held every year since at least 2020. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Sep 16, 2026.

Common Questions About the Lake Summit 10 Mile Run/Hike

Will I finish last at the Lake Summit 10 Mile Run/Hike?

Almost certainly not. Half the 10 Miles field finished slower than 1:33:53, and the last recorded finisher came in around 2:46:09, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Lake Summit 10 Mile Run/Hike a good first 10 Miles?

It is a small race (72 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 10 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Lake Summit 10 Mile Run/Hike?

The 10 Miles winner ran 1:04:23 while the median finisher took 1:33:53. That spread points to a relatively quick field, so expect a competitive front end.