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Saturday, December 5th, 2026
135 Sunset Ave, Asheboro NC
5K
37–54°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
33–44°F
rain
2024
29–52°F
dry
2023
39–57°F
dry
2022
32–53°F
dry
2021
46–61°F
dry
2020
40–55°F
rain
2019
37–55°F
dry
2018
32–43°F
dry
2017
46–65°F
dry
2016
41–57°F
rain
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Race-day forecast says layers
37°F at the start.
Gloves, ear warmers, throwaway layers, hand warmers — delivered before race day.
About this race
Kickstart your morning with a 5k run through downtown Asheboro on Saturday, December 5th, 2026!
All ages are welcome, and Christmas attire is encouraged! Sign up before November 1st and receive a discount! *New this year! In order to get a sweatshirt, you must sign up by 11/19/25. There will be no more sweatshirts ordered after this time. * Sign-ups will be permitted online through midnight on Thursday, Dec. 3th, but you can still register in person during packet pickup times or at 8:00am the day of the race.
The race begins at 9:00am in Bicentennial Park in downtown Asheboro, NC.
Come help the Young Life kids raise money for camp so they can learn and grow in their relationship with the Lord!! All money raised will go towards helping them get to camp. If you feel led to donate you can do so on the day of the race or on the website under the donation tab. Thank you!!
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