Upcoming Races in Rocky Mount

Endurance Grid lists 10 races in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, from September 2026 to May 2027.

10
Races
2
Sports

The race calendar

Racing in Rocky Mount

The Rocky Mount race calendar is busiest in September, November, and December. It covers a range of endurance sports — you'll find races in Running and Obstacle Course — so there's usually a race near you. Distances span a wide range across those sports; you'll see 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, 1 Mile, and 2 Mile / 3K, along with other popular distances.

Weather on race day varies by time of year, so it lives where it’s accurate — each race page shows that race’s typical high, low, and rain chance from NOAA climate normals for its venue and date.

Population

54,175

as of 2023

City Elevation

113 ft

Nearest Airport

PGV

Pitt-Greenville Airport

Time Zone

Eastern Time

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Races in Rocky Mount, NC

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10 races in Rocky Mount

September 2026 Rocky Mount, North Carolina Races

4 upcoming races in Rocky Mount, North Carolina in September.
Sep
5
Sat
Running
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (36)
799 Pennsylvania Ave, Rocky Mount, NC
5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 84° / 65°·113 ft city elevation
Sep
12
Sat
Running
10th Annual 5K Run & Walk
800 E Virginia St, Rocky Mount, NC
Avg 83° / 64°·113 ft city elevation
Sep
19–21
Sat–Mon
Running
Faith in Motion
The Impact Center, Rocky Mount, NC
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 81° / 61°·113 ft city elevation
Sep
24
Thu
Running
Down East Dash Cross Country Invitational
600 Independence Drive, Rocky Mount, NC
2 Mile / 3K · 5K
Avg 80° / 59°·113 ft city elevation

October 2026 Rocky Mount, North Carolina Races

1 upcoming race in Rocky Mount, North Carolina in October.
Oct
3
Sat
Running
Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (40)
799 Pennsylvania Ave, Rocky Mount, NC
5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 76° / 56°·113 ft city elevation

November 2026 Rocky Mount, North Carolina Races

2 upcoming races in Rocky Mount, North Carolina in November.
Nov
7
Sat
Running
Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (45)
799 Pennsylvania Ave, Rocky Mount, NC
5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 67° / 41°·113 ft city elevation
Nov
21
Sat
Running
RISE UP! Run Over Cancer 5K
600 Independence Drive, Rocky Mount, NC
1K · 5K
Avg 64° / 37°·113 ft city elevation

December 2026 Rocky Mount, North Carolina Races

2 upcoming races in Rocky Mount, North Carolina in December.
Dec
5
Sat
Running
Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (49)
799 Pennsylvania Ave, Rocky Mount, NC
5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 59° / 35°·113 ft city elevation
Dec
13
Sun
Running
Mill Chill 4M
1151 Falls Road, Rocky Mount, NC
4 Mile
Avg 56° / 34°·113 ft city elevation

May 2027 Rocky Mount, North Carolina Races

1 upcoming race in Rocky Mount, North Carolina in May.
May
15
Sat
Obstacle Course
Tackle the Tar
600 Independence Dr, Rocky Mount, NC
Avg 78° / 57°·113 ft city elevation

Just Outside Rocky Mount

Races near Rocky Mount

LIVE LIFE IN COLOR 5K & 1-Mile Run
Sat, Sep 12
1901 Branch St NW, Wilson, NC
15 mi away
Colors of Courage 5k
Sat, Sep 19
1901 Branch St NW, Wilson, NC
15 mi away
Run With Purpose
Sat, Oct 17
1901 Branch St NW, Wilson, NC
15 mi away
Run for Your Life 5K
Sat, Oct 31
526 North Main Street, Tarboro, NC
15 mi away
THE CANNON MEMORIAL 5K
Sat, Oct 3
115 Nash St, Wilson, NC
16 mi away
Robin Run
Sat, Nov 14
212 Broad Street West, Wilson, NC
16 mi away
Wilson Doughnut Run
Sat, Sep 19
301 South Goldsboro St., Wilson, NC
16 mi away
United We Run 5K
Sat, Oct 24
401 Goldsboro St. S., Wilson, NC
16 mi away
Medoc Trail Races
Sat, Oct 17
1540 Medoc State Park Rd, Hollister, NC
23 mi away
Haliwa-Saponi 5k
Sat, Apr 17
228 Capps Farm Road, Hollister, NC
23 mi away
Home Run 5K
Sat, May 1
7907 Buck Deans Road, Middlesex, NC
25 mi away
Norwayne Alumni and Friends, Inc 5K Walk/Run for Scholarships
Sat, Sep 5
106 East Norwayne Alumni Way, Fremont, NC
29 mi away

Frequently Asked Questions

How many races are in Rocky Mount, North Carolina?
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 10 upcoming races in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, spanning 2 sports.
What kinds of races are held in Rocky Mount?
Rocky Mount hosts obstacle course and running races.
Is there a race season in Rocky Mount?
Races in Rocky Mount run throughout the year rather than in a single fixed season. Of the upcoming races on Endurance Grid's Race Calendar, the most are in September and November.
What race distances can you find in Rocky Mount?
Upcoming races in Rocky Mount cover distances including 1K, 1 Mile, 2 Mile / 3K, 5K, 4 Mile, 10K, and Half Marathon.
What other cities near Rocky Mount have races?
Nearby race cities include Wilson.