Rocky Mount, NC · United States
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Crack Of Dawn Dash
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Eagle 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (28)
Raleigh · 71 km away
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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (31)
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Ninja 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (32)
Raleigh · 76 km away
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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (36)
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Medal Madness 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (37)
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Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (40)
The Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M is a Halloween-season running event in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. All three races start at 8:30 AM from 799 Pennsylvania Avenue. Participants can select a 5K, 10K, or half marathon. Each distance follows a repeated out-and-back format. Registration is exclusively through RunSignup; no on-site sign-ups are available. Packet pickup begins 30 minutes before the start and concludes 10 minutes prior.
The 5K and 10K use a 1.56-mile out-and-back loop, with 5K runners completing it twice and 10K runners completing it four times. The half marathon utilizes a 2.18-mile out-and-back loop, repeated six times. This course design is straightforward but can become mentally repetitive. All distances have a 3-hour, 30-minute time limit, emphasizing pacing more for half marathoners than for shorter race participants.
Haunted 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (41)
The Haunted 5K & 10K is a Halloween-season US Road Running event held at Green Hills County Park in Raleigh, North Carolina. Both races begin at 9:00 AM. The 5K costs $30 and the 10K costs $45. Registration must be completed via RunSignup prior to race morning, as there will be no on-site sign-ups. Packet pickup is available only from 8:30 AM to 8:50 AM.
The course is a concrete out-and-back route within the park, utilizing a 1.56-mile section. The 5K covers this loop twice, and the 10K covers it four times. All participants have a two-hour time limit. The park gate opens at 8:00 AM. Parking is located by the playground on the north side, where bathrooms are also situated. Finishers receive medals, and awards are presented. Runners can earn series points, with the best costume award highlighting the Halloween theme.
Feel the Burn 5K & 10K
The Feel the Burn 5K & 10K is an evening road race benefiting the Princeton Volunteer Fire Department. Both the 5K and 10K races begin at 6:00 PM, with check-in available from 4:30 PM. Participants can select a USATF-certified 5K or a 10K. The event supports a fire department that relies solely on volunteers.
The 10K course consists of running the 5K route twice. Awards are presented to the top two male and female finishers in each race within age categories ranging from under 14 to 60 and over. This structure accommodates participants of all ages, not just elite runners. Runners registering by the early deadline will receive a shirt, and early registration offers reduced fees for both distances.
Martin Marietta City of Oaks Marathon
The Martin Marietta City of Oaks Marathon is Raleigh’s hometown running event, held in North Carolina’s capital city in November. The start and finish are in the city center, offering runners four options: the full marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K. It is the city’s largest race, with over 7,600 participants and thousands of spectators along the streets.
The longer courses go by downtown Raleigh landmarks, including the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts. Martin Marietta’s title sponsorship is visible on the shirts, finisher medals, and mile markers, with the race incorporating mining and rock puns. The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences benefits from the fundraising, with donations supporting local quarry specimens and geology education; dinosaur mascots have even appeared on race day.
Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (45)
The Gobbler 5K, 10K, and 13.1M is a small US Road Running race series in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. All three distances start at 8:30 AM EST. Runners can select a 5K, 10K, or half marathon, with each distance limited to 40 participants. Packet pickup is available 30 minutes before the start and concludes 10 minutes prior, making this a ready-to-go event rather than a large expo.
The courses are repeated out-and-back routes, simplifying navigation and allowing runners to pass familiar points multiple times. The 5K completes its out-and-back twice, the 10K does it four times, and the half marathon uses a longer out-and-back repeated six times. A 3-hour, 30-minute time limit is in place, along with finisher medals, series points, and a best costume award. The day combines a direct road-race format with some holiday-themed fun.
Gobbler 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (46)
Green Hills County Park in Raleigh hosts this small, family-friendly Gobbler 5K and 10K on a concrete park course with a 9:00 AM start. Runners and walkers choose either distance, register in advance on RunSignup, and pick up packets in the short window before the race; there is no on-site registration.
The route is a simple out-and-back, repeated twice for the 5K and four times for the 10K, with both races capped at two hours. Parking and bathrooms are by the playground on the north side of the park, all finishers receive a themed medal, and the pre-race group photo doubles as the moment when the best costume is awarded. Club membership is not required, but the race counts toward the US Road Running Race Series.
Gobble Waddle 5K/10K
Participants should bring at least five canned food items, as the Gobble Waddle combines a Thanksgiving-season race with a local donation drive. This event offers a 5K run/walk and a 10K run, presented by HealthQuest Fitness and Wellness Center. It includes timing for runners and a fun-walk option for those preferring a more relaxed pace.
The event is designed for a wide local audience: strollers are permitted, leashed dogs are welcome, and youth under 17 will receive a finisher prize. Registration includes a shirt, medal, snacks, water, timing services, and a post-race awards ceremony. Food donations will benefit local food bank agencies and the SECU Hospice House.
Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC (49)
Holiday 5K & 10K at Raleigh, NC (50)
The Holiday 5K & 10K in Raleigh, NC, is a holiday-themed race held at 9300 Deponie Drive. Both 5K and 10K races begin at 9:00 AM. Advance registration is required via RunSignup; no race-day sign-ups are available. Packet pickup is available in the 30 minutes before the start, closing 10 minutes prior.
The course is a concrete out-and-back within the park. The 5K completes the route twice, and the 10K completes it four times. Both distances have a two-hour time limit. The park opens at 8:00 AM. Parking is located by the playground on the north side, where bathrooms are also situated. Medals are given to finishers, and awards will be presented. Runners can earn series points, and a best costume award adds a holiday element.
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Rocky Mount Training Notes
Rocky Mount, NC hosts 15 10K races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.
Rocky Mount runners get their easy miles along the Tar River Trail, with City Lake Park and Battle Park giving the run a proper local feel. Locals use the shorter named routes for weekday intervals, and the 18-mile route gains 92m when the long run needs real base miles. Run the City | Rocky Mount Run Club meets weekly at The Power House at Rocky Mount Mills, and the vibe is simple: We run together. Ninja 5K, Medal Madness 5K, and Tackle the Tar are the anchor events locals know by name.
Rocky Mount riders point the bike toward Battle Park Loop when they want dirt without a big drive. The loop runs 2 km as green-rated singletrack, and the trail climbs 17m while dropping 18m. Locals call it Fast and Flowing, with log skinnies, slab boulder fields, creek crossings, jumps, and blue-black optional lines when the legs want more than Z2. The basic trail suits beginning riders, so XC riders and trail runners share the same rhythm. Run the City gives the named club scene, while the cycling brief lists no crit, gran fondo, cyclocross race, or road anchor event.
Rocky Mount seasons reward steady training most of the year, with spring and fall feeling best for both run volume and ride volume. Summer brings hot, humid miles, so locals move early, keep Z2 honest, and save intervals for shade or shorter loops near City Lake Park and Battle Park. Winter stays cool and sometimes moderately cold, but the city does not shut down. Runners keep working the Tar River Trail, and riders can still use Battle Park Loop when the singletrack is in shape.