Hickory Nut Gorge Olympiad Sports Festival & Triathlon

August 27-30 – Endless Summer in Lake Lure and the Blue Ridge Foothills continues with Western NC’s largest athletic festival (and the one time a year bicycles can ride to Chimney Rock). The Olympiad is for anyone who wants to move – even if it is to music!

Come experience the 5-Mile Dam Run, regionally-ranked triathlon sprint, or the race to the top of Chimney Rock Park. There’s also kids' festival, dragon boat racing, volleyball tournament, ski show, shag dance, fireworks, and so much more.

Just $10 buys a wristband pass to all standard events, and spectators can watch for free. The Olympiad is a non-profit festival and fundraiser for area charities.

To see it all – go to our website for a great video.