What is the weather usually like on race day for the Mount Afton Challenge?

Based on the last 10 years of weather data for Concord, NC, January race mornings typically start near 33°F and warm to around 50°F. On this calendar date it has rained in 2 of the last 10 years.

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Mount Afton Challenge

Concord, NC

Sat, Jan 16, 2027

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When

Saturday, January 16th, 2027

Where

5401 Village Drive NW, Concord NC

Distances

See race page

Typical weather

33–50°F · some rain risk

See last 10 years

On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years

2026

20–43°F

dry

2025

24–51°F

dry

2024

25–45°F

rain

2023

27–54°F

dry

2022

21–35°F

rain

2021

31–44°F

dry

2020

47–61°F

dry

2019

27–52°F

dry

2018

24–48°F

dry

2017

48–54°F

dry

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Race-day forecast says layers

33°F at the start.

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About this race

Saturday, January 16, 2027 from 8am – 10am

Afton Village - 5401 Village Drive NW Concord, NC US 28027

WHO: Anyone looking for a Running, Rucking, or Walking challenge.

F3 Afton is excited to announce that we will be hosting the 7th Annual Mount Afton Challenge. Join us for this great cause and find out who can complete the most 1 mile laps in the Runner and Rucker divisions and earn the title… Mount Afton G.O.A.T.

This year's event is a fundraiser for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention services, which has impacted the Afton AO in a very personal way over the past year and obviously many more in our community at large. Thru the F3 Foundation, F3 Afton will donate funds raised for this event to NAMI Cabarrus Rowan Stanly, the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

Registration will not commit you to continuous running/rucking for the entire 2 hours. The challenge is simply you vs. you… what you can do! There will be prizes for the runners and ruckers with the most distance covered.

Following the event: 10am – until… The Wine Room in Afton Village will be open early to serve food and drinks for our participants, volunteers, and supporters as we conclude the event.