Rock the Block 2026
- Date
- October 17, 2026
- Location
- 135 Sunset Ave, Asheboro, NC
- Distance
- Rock the Block 5K
From the Organizer
🎉 Rock the Block Asheboro 🎉
Hosted by the Shine Bright Foundation
Mark your calendars, Asheboro — this is a day you don’t want to miss!
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 house for the kids
Come run, celebrate, and make a difference. 💙
Let’s show up big for our community!
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Rock the Block 2026?
- Rock the Block 2026 is a running event held in Asheboro, NC. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Rock the Block 2026?
- Saturday, October 17, 2026 in Asheboro, NC at 135 Sunset Ave, Asheboro, NC. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Rock the Block 2026?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Rock the Block 2026
Oct 17, 2026