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Haw River Island Ramble

Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

Location
Graham, NC
5550 Church Rd, 27253
Type
TRAIL

Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.

At a glance

Run or ramble along the scenic Haw River to support its protection and celebrate Earth Month, with options for both competitive runners and casual walkers.

  • Fun
  • Scenic
  • Competitive
  • Festive
  • For a Cause

Great for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

Join the Haw River Assembly for a meaningful run or ramble along the scenic Haw River. This event supports the Assembly's vital work to restore and protect the Haw River and Jordan Lake watershed. Choose between a 3.6-mile race for competitors or a relaxed 1.2-mile ramble for those who prefer to wander and enjoy the views. It's a wonderful opportunity to celebrate Earth Month while contributing to environmental education, conservation, and pollution prevention efforts in North Carolina.

What to expect

  • Experience a scenic trail run or walk next to the Haw River.
  • Choose a 3.6-mile race if you're a competitor, or a 1.2-mile ramble for a leisurely pace.
  • Support the Haw River Assembly's mission to protect the local watershed.

Standout details

  • Scenic Haw River views
  • Supports river protection and conservation
  • Options for competitive runners and ramblers
  • Celebrates Earth Month

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

2 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 1.2 Miles

    Sat, Apr 11, 8:00 AM EDT

  • 3.6 Miles

    Sat, Apr 11, 8:00 AM EDT

The course

  • Rolling
  • Timed race

Difficulty

Easygoing

10K distance, rolling area, typically mild weather

  • Rolling area

Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.

From the organizer

Register here: HawRiverIslandRamble

Join the Haw River Assembly as we run to protect our river! Walkers, runners, racers, and ramblers alike are all welcome! Registered "Competitors" will participate in a 6K (3.6 mile) race around the Saxapahaw Island Loop Trail next to the scenic Haw River. Would you rather wander for your fresh air and the views? You can also register as a "Rambler" for a 1.2-mile, single loop. Join us in celebrating the river we serve and protect all year round for Earth Month!

The Haw River Assembly is a 501(c)(3) non-profit citizens’ group founded in 1982 to restore and protect the Haw River and Jordan Lake and to build a watershed community that shares this vision. Our goals are to promote environmental education, conservation, and pollution prevention, to speak as a voice for the river in the public arena, and to put into peoples’ hands the tools and the knowledge they need to be effective guardians of the river. The scenic 110-mile Haw River is at the headwaters of the Cape Fear River Basin and includes the Jordan Lake reservoir, providing drinking water and recreation to NC. Haw River and Jordan Lake tributaries flow through Guilford, Rockingham, Caswell, Alamance, Orange, Chatham, Wake, and Durham counties. Almost one million people are part of this watershed–sedimentation, wastewater, and runoff impair its waters. We host events raising awareness around protecting our watershed through advocacy, providing volunteer opportunities, and sharing environmental education to all ages. Learn more on our website: https://hawriver.org/.

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