When
Saturday, January 16th, 2027
Where
5401 Village Drive NW, Concord NC
Distances
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About this race
Event Details
- Date: Saturday, January 16, 2027
- Time: 8am – 10am
- Location: Afton Village - 5401 Village Drive NW, Concord, NC US 28027
Who Can Participate
- Open to: Anyone looking for a Running, Rucking, or Walking challenge.
About the Challenge
- Event: The 7th Annual Mount Afton Challenge.
- Division: Runner and Rucker divisions to complete the most 1 mile laps.
- Title: Earn the title of Mount Afton G.O.A.T.
- Cause: Fundraiser for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention services.
Supporting Mental Health
- Donation: Funds raised will be donated to the Cabarrus County Chapter of NAMI.
- Impact: This cause has personally affected the Afton AO and our community.
Registration and Prizes
- Commitment: Registration does not require continuous running/rucking for the entire 2 hours.
- Challenge: Compete against yourself and see what you can do!
- Prizes: Awards for runners and ruckers with the most distance covered.
Post-Event Gathering
- Time: 10am – until…
- Location: The Wine Room in Afton Village.
- Offerings: Food and drinks for participants, volunteers, and supporters.
More Information
- Event Link: Mount Afton Challenge Registration
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