August 26-39, 2010
Come to the Hickory Nut Gorge Olympiad, a sports festival for all ages in Lake Lure and Chimney Rock. More than 25 competitive land and water events are staged around Rutherford County with medals being awarded by age and best times. The triathlon attracts athletes from 10 states.
LAKE LURE SPRINT TRIATHLON - tough & beautiful
10k DAM Run - to the beach at Lake Lure
RACE to the ROCK ... by foot or bike up Chimney Rock
OPENING NIGHT FESTIVALwith lighting of the torch, water ski show, fireworks, family run, food, icecream and much more.
JUNIOR OLYMPICS, loads of fun, competition and medals.
DRAGON BOAT RACES, put together your own team
DOUBLES TENNIS TOURNAMENT
SHAG DANCE and COMPETITION
GOLF TORNAMENT at one of Lake Lure's two championship golf courses.
MINITURE GOLF TOURNAMENT for the whole family.
LONG DISTANCE LAKE SWIMS, the 1 mile race was introduced in 2009. New for 2010 are both a 1 mile and 2 mile swims
LAKE SWIM RACES, KAYAK RACES, VOLLEYBALL, HORSESHOES, PONTOON BOAT CHALLENGE... and much, much more.