The 2nd Annual Alexander County 6/12/24 Hour race, sanctioned by USA Track & Field (USATF), attracted 33 runners from various states. The race was held from 8:00 a.m. on April 2 to 8:00 a.m. on April 3 at the Alexander Central High School track. Three (3) people from Alexander County competed in the event – […]
First-ever Vertical Night Challenge held Saturday, October 3 at Rocky Face Park
HIDDENITE, NC (October 15, 2020) — Congratulations to Brian Beal for his victory in the first-ever Vertical Night Challenge at Rocky Face Park on Saturday, October 3 at 6:00 p.m. A total of 56 runners completed this unique 8-lap race which uses the same 16-mile course as the popular Vertical Mile Challenge, but with the […]
Essay Series: “Why I Love Alexander County”
(Sponsored by The Taylorsville Times, this is the first in a series of guest essays by people living in Alexander County, telling in their own words why they love to live, work, and play in Alexander County. We hope to bring these to readers on a monthly basis. Essays are reviewed by a committee from […]
New video released by Alexander County EDC!
Check out the new 3-minute video from the Alexander County Economic Development Corporation (EDC)!
2019 Vertical Mile Challenge trail race attracts 203 runners with 184 finishers
ALEXANDER COUNTY, NC (June 15, 2019) – More than 200 runners from all across North Carolina and other states converged on Rocky Face Mountain Recreational Area on Saturday, June 15 for the 5th annual Vertical Mile Challenge (VMC) trail race. Of the starters, 184 runners completed the extreme trail race which continues to grow in […]