Register for Friends of the Lake 5K 2023

The Friends of the Lake 5K is a charitable event to support the recreation opportunities of Lake Junaluska. 100% of the profit for this event goes towards the annual maintenance and improvement of the recreation areas at Lake Junaluska.

The 5K Road Race and Walk is part of the Friends of the Lake. Supporting the Friends of the Lake helps maintain the grounds and recreation facilities, which costs more than $250,000 annually.

Come join Friends of Lake for what may well be the most scenic 5K in the area. The course starts on a paved closed road and at one mile runners will enter onto a paved foot path that will lead across the dam at Lake Junaluska. The path will take runners along the lakeshore with beautiful views. Runners will then cross a footbridge over the lake and return to the start/finish area via a closed street. In addition to being beautiful, the course is also fast.