
RAVEN ROCK is a trail running and running race on January 3, 2027 in Lillington, NC, with entry fees from $30 to $60.
Come on out to Raven Rock State Park the first Sunday of the year. We'll have good trails, people, and food to get the year started right!
Parking is limited at this event so sign up quick and carpool if you can. (Participants can only park in the paved lot by the big picnic shelter or the adjacent dirt lot.)
Check in will be race morning from 8:30a to 9:45a at the big picnic shelter.
Pre Race brief at 9:55a
All distances start at 10:00a
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
53°
Typical Low
30°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lillington, 6 mi from the venue.
City Elevation
168 ft
Nearest Airport
FAY
Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field · 24 mi
Major Hub
RDU
Raleigh-Durham International Airport · 39 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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RAVEN ROCK
Jan 3, 2027