
From the Organizer
7th Annual cross country event hosted by Run Cabarrus at Frank Liske Park in Concord, NC.
8:30am Elementary Boys & Girls 2k
8:50am Girls 3k
9:15am Boys 3k
9:45am Boys High School 5k
10:20am Girls High School 5k
Race times after 8:30 am are approximate start times as we will follow a rolling start. Races will start 5-10 min after last finisher of the previous race.
No High School Athletes permitted in the 2k or 3k races.
No Middle School Athletes permitted in the 2k race.
*NO RACE DAY 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
76°
Typical Low
51°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Concord, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
106,518
as of 2023
City Elevation
620 ft
Nearest Airport
CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport · 24 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.
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The Run Cabarrus Invitational
Oct 10, 2026