5th Annual Rocket Man Pole Vault Lake Norman Half Marathon Wildman, 10K & 5K
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Saturday, March 6, 2027, first start 7:30 AM, in Mooresville (126 Exmore Road). Distances: 5K, Half marathon. Entry from $20 to $65; the Half marathon goes from $65 to $70 after November 30.
Course and race notes
Visit 5th Annual Rocket Man Pole Vault Lake Norman Half Marathon Wildman, 10K & 5K official website for all race details.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, March 6
2027 · in 119 days
Start time
7:30 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5KHalf marathon
Price
$20 to $65
Plus the platform's processing fee
Half marathon goes up after Mon Nov 30 (in 23 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Mar 6 (in 119 days)
Opened Mar 2, 2026
Race day in Mooresville
Weather
58° / 32°F
Typical high and low for March 6, with a 35% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Statesville 2 Nne, NC (13.4 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
6:48 AM – 6:22 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday. The first start is 42 minutes after sunrise.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
2 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest 0.5 mi away.
Nearest public restroom: 0.5 mi from the start.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Mar 5
Where to stay
9 within 3 mi14 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Affordable Suites of America
About 29 min walk1.4 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Hampton Inn & Suites Mooresville/Lake Norman
About 30 min walk1.5 mi from the start
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Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Days Inn by Wyndham Mooresville Lake Norman
About 5 min drive1.5 mi from the start
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Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: La Quinta Inn & Suites
About 5 min drive1.6 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Carolina Inn & Suites
About 5 min drive1.6 mi from the start
Hotels on the map
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