Rhododendron 10K Run
- Date
- June 20, 2026
- Location
- 134 Laurel St., Bakersville, NC
- Distance
- 10K Run · 1 Mile Run/Walk
From the Organizer
8:00 am Kids' Mile, 8:30 am 10K. 48th Annual event. Course out and back loop, moderately fast. Prize Money Overall and Masters. Part of the Annual North Carolina Rhododendron Festival. Great post-race refreshments for all participants. Fantastic small-town race with big-time atmosphere. Road racing the way it ought to be!
Events
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
81°
Typical Low
60°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Burnsville Ag, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Bakersville, NC
Elevation
2,509 ft
Nearest Airport
TRI
Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport · 34 mi
Major Hub
CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport · 89 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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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.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
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 Rhododendron 10K Run?
- Rhododendron 10K Run is a running race held in Bakersville, North Carolina on June 20, 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 Rhododendron 10K Run?
- Saturday, June 20, 2026 in Bakersville, North Carolina at 134 Laurel St., Bakersville, NC. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Rhododendron 10K Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Rhododendron 10K Run
Jun 20, 2026