Raven Rock
Updated
Sunday, January 3, 2027, first start 10:00 AM, in Lillington (3009 Raven Rock Rd). Distances: 5 miles, 25K. Entry from $45 to $65.
Course and race notes
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.).
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Sunday, January 3
2027 · in 57 days
Start time
10:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Trail
Dirt or single-track on at least part of the course
Distances
5 miles25K
Price
$45 to $65
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Thu Dec 31 (in 54 days)
Opened Sep 3, 2026
Race day in Lillington
Weather
53° / 30°F
Typical high and low for January 3, with a 35% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Lillington, NC (6.4 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:24 AM – 5:14 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Sunday.
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
5 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest 0.1 mi away.
Nearest public restroom: 0.2 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, Sat Jan 2
Where to stay
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