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Saturday, September 19th, 2026
641 Hwy 221 North, Rutherfordton NC
5K
62–81°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
61–85°F
dry
2024
63–83°F
dry
2023
52–79°F
dry
2022
59–85°F
dry
2021
68–84°F
rain
2020
57–68°F
dry
2019
64–75°F
dry
2018
64–86°F
dry
2017
64–82°F
dry
2016
69–86°F
rain
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About this race
Event Overview
Gather your friends to run/walk the R-S Central High School Cross Country course. This two-lap course features mostly packed dirt or grass trails and has some paved sections.
Course Details
- Starting Point: Runners start the race on the north end zone of the football field.
- Trail Experience: Participants will wind their way through a canopy of foliage and fields.
- Finish Line: The race concludes on a beautiful track at the stadium.
- Accessibility: This is a great 5k for runners, joggers, and walkers alike.
Audience Engagement
Spectators will also love it because they will get to see and cheer you on multiple times throughout the race.
Event Information
- Date: 2026-09-19
- Location: 641 Hwy 221 North, Rutherfordton, NC
- Registration Link: Sign up here
Course map
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