Rock the Block 2026
Rock the Block 2026 is a running race on October 17, 2026 in Asheboro, NC, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- October 17, 2026 (86 days to go)
- Location
- 135 Sunset Ave, Asheboro, NC
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
🎉 Rock the Block Asheboro 🎉
Hosted by the Shine Bright Foundation
Mark your calendars, Asheboro — this is a day you don’t want to miss!
Join us on October 17th from 10AM–3PM for an incredible community event filled with fun, connection, and purpose. Rock the Block is all about bringing people together to celebrate, support, and raise awareness for individuals with Autism and Down Syndrome — and creating a more inclusive community for everyone.
🏃 Race Registration
• Early Bird: $30 (ends September 1st)
• Regular: $35 (after September 1st)
👕 T-Shirts
Register by September 1st to lock in your official race tee!
🏅 Awards
• Top 3 Overall Male & Female
• Age Group Winners:
10 & under, 11–14, 15–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, 70+
🎉 After the Race — Stay & Celebrate!
Bring the whole family and enjoy:
• Food trucks
• Local vendors
• Live DJ 🎶
• Raffle prizes
• Bounce houses for the kids
Come run, celebrate, and make a difference. 💙
Let’s show up big for our community!
Please direct any questions to Shinebrightfoundation2024@gmail.com.
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
71°
Typical Low
47°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Asheboro 2 W, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Asheboro, NC
Population
27,353
as of 2023
City Elevation
835 ft
Nearest Airport
GSO
Piedmont Triad International Airport · 28 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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Running
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Coming Up
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Rock the Block 2026
Oct 17, 2026