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LAKEROX

Date
September 12, 2026
Distance
8:00 AM · 8:30 AM · 9:00 AM & more
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From the Organizer

Sun. Sweat. Sand. Strength.

Experience the energy of LAKEROX—a HYROX-style hybrid fitness competition set right on the beach at Smith Mountain Lake Community Park.

Hosted by Ferguson Fitness and Franklin County Parks & Recreation, this one-of-a-kind event combines the intensity of functional fitness with the fun, laid-back feel of a beach party.


Athletes will alternate running laps with 8 challenging exercise zones:

 1. 50 Battle Rope Slams

 2. 50 m Tire Drag

 3. 50 Kettlebell Swings

 4. 80 m Burpee Broad Jumps

 5. 50 Jumping Jacks / 25 Hand-Release Pushups

 6. 200 m Farmer Carry

 7. 100 m Walking Sandbag Lunges

 8. 50 Medicine Ball Tosses

 

Whether you’re chasing a personal best or just love to move, LAKEROX is your chance to  push yourself, soak up the sunshine, and experience fitness in a whole new way.

Challenge yourself. Embrace the vibe. Conquer the course!

Weather

Typical Conditions

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

57°

Chance of Rain

32%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Rocky Mt, 17 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:59 AMSunset 7:33 PMDaylight 12h 34m

Host City

About Moneta, VA

City Elevation

952 ft

Nearest Airport

ROA

Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport · 20 mi

Major Hub

GSO

Piedmont Triad International Airport · 76 mi

Time Zone

Eastern Time

From Endurance Grid

Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.

Race Location

Your Next Start Line

What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at LAKEROX, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

87

Days to train

Race
LAKEROX
Date
September 12, 2026

From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

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.

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the LAKEROX?
LAKEROX is a running race held in Moneta, Virginia on September 12, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the LAKEROX?
Saturday, September 12, 2026 in Moneta, Virginia at 1482 Parkway Ave.. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the LAKEROX?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

LAKEROX

Sep 12, 2026

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