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Saturday, October 17th, 2026
135 Sunset Ave, Asheboro NC
5K
52–71°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
43–68°F
dry
2024
42–59°F
dry
2023
45–64°F
dry
2022
58–75°F
rain
2021
48–65°F
dry
2020
47–61°F
dry
2019
45–62°F
dry
2018
57–71°F
rain
2017
47–62°F
dry
2016
59–78°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
🎉: Rock the Block Asheboro 🎉:
Hosted by the Shine Bright Foundation
Mark your calendars, Asheboro — this is a day you don’t want to miss!
Event Details
Join us on October 17th from 10AM–3PM for an incredible community event filled with fun, connection, and purpose. Rock the Block is all about bringing people together to celebrate, support, and raise awareness for individuals with Autism and Down Syndrome — and creating a more inclusive community for everyone.
Race Registration
- Early Bird: $30 (ends September 1st)
- Regular: $35 (after September 1st)
T-Shirts
Register by September 1st to lock in your official race tee!
Awards
- Top 3 Overall: Male & Female
- Age Group Winners: 10 & under, 11–14, 15–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, 70+
After the Race — Stay & Celebrate!
Bring the whole family and enjoy:
- Food trucks
- Local vendors
- Live DJ: 🎶:
- Raffle prizes
- Bounce houses: for the kids
Community Impact
Come run, celebrate, and make a difference. 💙:
Let’s show up big for our community!
Contact Information
Please direct any questions to shinebrightfoundation2024@gmail.com.
Race URL
For more information, visit the official race page: Rock the Block.
Course map
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