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Mount Holly unveils Springfest line-up, rebrands run as River Hawk races

Mount Holly City Council · January 13, 2026
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Summary

City staff introduced a rebrand of the Run Mount Holly race to the River Hawk races and outlined a Springfest series including a Greenway 5K, tailrace 10K, kids' dash, a senior dinner (sponsored by Caremont Health), and a new Piedmont Arts and Cultural Experience as a festival finale.

Mount Holly staff presented details for Springfest on Jan. 12, announcing a rebrand of the Run Mount Holly race as the River Hawk races and previewing a broader multi‑day event series.

Eric Smallwood said the race rebrand addresses scheduling conflicts with other regional events and improves place-based recognition, noting that the River Hawk name better signals races on the River Hawk Greenway adjacent to the Catawba River. He described a planned Greenway 5K, the tailrace 10K and a kids’ "tadpole dash," and suggested…

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