A Cool 5 Race

The weekend kicks off with a pasta dinner on Friday at the Buckeye Recreation Center, then continues Saturday with a high-altitude, five-mile race over steep terrain. Other activities include a pet-friendly fun run, kids’ village, post-race meal, and an evening pub crawl. Participants can recuperate on Sunday with yoga and a hike. Proceeds help fund community recreation projects. » Beech Mountain Town Hall, 403 Beech Mountain Pkwy.; Friday, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Saturday, registration 7 a.m., race 9 a.m., fun run 9:15 a.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-noon; $35, $30 by June 7, $20 children 13 & younger, $6 Friday dinner;
(828) 387-3003; www.acool5.com