Join us for a Fall morning run in beautiful Happy Valley, NC. This 5k course is a point to point that cuts through the scenic valley and meanders along the Yadkin River before finishing at Happy Valley Filling Station. Considered the "country cousin" to Southern Sundown 4 Miler, this race is more rural, flatter and faster than SS4M but shares the same fun vibe and celebration of the running community. Feel free to don your Halloween costume and get an early start celebrating this spooky, fun, beautiful season. You will want to be a part of this growing event! Note to participants: The course is 90% hardtop and 10% natural surface. The majority of the race is on a public, yet low traffic hard top secondary road but the route does traverse a mowed grass field. *Every registered runner (21+) for the Happy Valley Humdinger receives a full pour of a Happy Valley Filling Station craft beer after the race! New this year: Costume contest for runners, walkers, bystanders, all ages! Best costume
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for October 24.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Lenoir, NC.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
