Running for Elsie’s Heart – Hayesville, NC 2026

Date
April 11, 2026
Location
Hayesville, NC
Venue
1056 chatuge dam rd
Start Time
10:00 AM
Entry Fee
$35.00
Events
Running for Elsie's Heart 5K
Includes
T-Shirt
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Running for Elsie's Heart takes place in Hayesville, North Carolina at 1056 Chatuge Dam Road on April 11, 2026. The event offers a 1-mile run with a 10:00 AM start time. Entry is $35. This race provides an accessible distance option for runners of varying abilities looking to support a local cause while getting in a spring workout. The venue location near Chatuge Dam offers a straightforward setting for this community-focused event. Given the early April date in the North Carolina mountains, pack layers and check conditions closer to race day.

From the Race Organizer
Join us on April 11, 2026 at 10:00 am to run a 5K for Elsie Dawn West, the newest addition to the West family. Parents are Colton & Caitlyn West, of Hiawassee GA. Elsie also has an older brother, Cash, just shy of 2 years old. This race will begin at the pavilion once entering the Clay County Park Campground. The race will go from there along the Chatuge Dam Trail and back. Elsie is currently in the cardiac center at the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Shortly after being home from the hospital from birth, Elsie ended up having to go to ICU. In summary, Elsie as congenital heart defects. Elsie is going to be going down a "single ventricle pathway" with a grand total of 3 heart surgeries. We know this is overwhelmingly hard for Elsie, her parents, brother, and immediate family members. We have full faith in God for total healing & normal life for Elsie, but she does have a long road ahead. Help us show our support by lessening the financial burden this lays on the parents so they can

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Running for Elsie’s Heart – Hayesville, NC 2026?

Running for Elsie’s Heart – Hayesville, NC 2026 takes place on April 11, 2026. The race is held in Hayesville, North Carolina.

Where is Running for Elsie’s Heart – Hayesville, NC 2026 held?

Running for Elsie’s Heart – Hayesville, NC 2026 is held at 1056 chatuge dam rd in Hayesville, North Carolina.

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