Happy Valley Humdinger 2026

Happy Valley Humdinger is a Saturday-evening 5K in Happy Valley, North Carolina, situated between Lenoir and Blowing Rock. The race follows a point-to-point course: runners begin at Lapaz / Marshallberg Farm and conclude at Happy Valley Filling Station. This setup offers a journey through the valley rather than a circuitous park route. Following the race, the venue transforms into an outdoor gathering featuring awards, craft beer, wood-fired pizza, and live music. Attendees aged 21 and over receive a complimentary beer. Quest 4 Life sponsors a Kids Run held in the evening, and complimentary shuttles return runners to the starting area parking. The race incorporates local elements, such as an official shirt designed by Image 420 of Asheville.