🎉 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) 👕 T-Shirts Register by September 1st to lock in your official race tee! 🏅 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 house for the kids Come run, celebrate, and make a difference. 💙 Let’s show up big for our community!
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for October 17.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Asheboro, NC.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
