From the Organizer
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
83°
Typical Low
64°
Chance of Rain
24%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Rocky Mt 8 Ese, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
54,175
as of 2023
City Elevation
113 ft
Nearest Airport
PGV
Pitt-Greenville Airport · 31 mi
Major Hub
RDU
Raleigh-Durham International Airport · 55 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Approximate location — pin shows the host city, not the exact venue.
Your Next Start Line
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Days to train
Coming Up
Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (31)
1 mile away
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (36)
1 mile away
LIVE LIFE IN COLOR 5K & 1-Mile Run
15 miles away
Faith in Motion
4 miles away
From Endurance Grid
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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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
10th Annual 5K Run & Walk
Sep 12, 2026