
From the Organizer
The 2nd Annual Fightertown XC Invitational at Havelock High School will feature a Middle School 3K Cross Country race as part of the event on Saturday, August 22nd 2026. Detailed event information and registration is on NC Milesplit: https://nc.milesplit.com/meets/744190-fightertown-xc-invitational-2026/info
Contact coachdettle@gmail.com if you have questions or need assistance with registration.
Events
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
88°
Typical Low
72°
Chance of Rain
39%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Cherry Point Mcas.
Host City
Population
16,471
as of 2023
Elevation
26 ft
Nearest Airport
EWN
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport · 15 mi
Major Hub
RDU
Raleigh-Durham International Airport · 127 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
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Middle School 3K Cross Country Race @ Fightertown XC (Register on NC Milesplit), put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
75
Days to train
Coming Up
Coastal Center for Hope & Healing's Run for Shelter
17 miles away
Epiphany Cross Country #1
17 miles away
Epiphany Cross Country #2
17 miles away
Boots and Blooms 5K
17 miles away
From Endurance Grid
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.
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)
Middle School 3K Cross Country Race @ Fightertown XC (Register on NC Milesplit)
Aug 22, 2026