In 80 days · Sat, Dec 5, 2026
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When
Saturday, December 5th, 2026
Where
799 Pennsylvania Ave, Rocky Mount NC
Distances
5K · 10K · Half
Typical weather
38–55°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 4 of the last 10 years
2025
36–44°F
rain
2024
32–56°F
dry
2023
40–57°F
dry
2022
29–54°F
dry
2021
45–63°F
dry
2020
44–61°F
rain
2019
38–54°F
dry
2018
35–46°F
dry
2017
51–70°F
rain
2016
43–58°F
rain
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About this race
Race Information
- Start Time: The race starts at 8:30 AM.
- Packet Pickup: Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.
- Registration: All runners must register on RunSignup.
- On-Site Registration: No on-site registration.
5K & 10K Course
- Route: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6083508601
- Type: The course is an out-and-back (1.56M).
- 5K Details: The 5K does the out-and-back two times.
- 10K Details: The 10K does the out-and-back four times.
Half Marathon Course
- Route: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5994967039
- Type: The course is an out-and-back (2.18M).
- Details: The Half Marathon does the out-and-back six times.
Course Time Limit
- Limit: 3 hours and 30 minutes.
Finisher Medals
- Details: View Medals
Shirt and Gear Shop
- Shop Link: Visit Gear Shop
Best Costume
- Details: Best Costume Contest
Series Points
- Link: View Series Points
Awards
- Award Link: View Awards
Frequently Asked Questions and Information
- FAQ Link: View FAQs
US Road Running
- Website: Visit US Road Running
Course map
Hotels for race weekend
Live prices near the start line, Dec 4 – 6, 2026.
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