Down East Dash Cross Country Invitational is a running race on September 24, 2026 in Rocky Mount, NC.
From the Organizer
Down East Dash Cross Country Invitational
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
80°
Typical Low
59°
Chance of Rain
40%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Rocky Mt Wilson Ap, 10 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
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27
Days to train
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Down East Dash Cross Country Invitational
Sep 24, 2026