RAVEN ROCK - 5 Mile Run

Jan 3, 2027Lillington, NC, United States

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Distance

5 mi

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Terrain

Road

Difficulty

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About this run

Come on out to Raven Rock State Park the first Sunday of the year. We'll have good trails, people, and food to get the year started right! Parking is limited at this event so sign up quick and carpool if you can. (Participants can only park in the paved lot by the big picnic shelter or the adjacent dirt lot.) Check in will be race morning from 8:30a to 9:45a at the big picnic shelter. Pre Race brief at 9:55a All distances start at 10:00a

Typical conditions

For events around January 2027 in Lillington, NC, United States: Typical mid-winter / cooler season in this region — dress in layers and check the official page for weather-related changes.

How to prepare

A 10K benefits from a mix of easy mileage and one quality workout weekly. Build toward a long run of about 8–12 km in the weeks before the event, and keep taper light.

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