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Rock the Block 2026

Saturday, October 17, 2026Asheboro, North Carolina

Entry: $35
Days to go: 11

At a glance

Date: Oct 17, 2026
Location: Asheboro, North Carolina
Distances: 5K
Registration: Registration open until Oct 17, 2026, via runsignup.com
Official site: runsignup.com
Listed from: RunSignUp
Last checked: Oct 5, 2026

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About this race

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)

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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.

Key dates

Registration opens

Apr 20, 2026

Tier 1 ends

Sep 1, 2026

Registration closes

Oct 17, 2026

11d

Race day

Oct 17, 2026

11d

Tier 2 ends

Oct 17, 2026

11d

Pricing

Current price

$35

Tier 2

Ends

Oct 17, 2026

Price progression

Tier 1

$30Apr 20, 2026

Tier 2

$35Sep 2, 2026

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