XC Experience 2026 — Rutherfordton, NC

Date
September 19, 2026
Location
Rutherfordton, NC
Venue
641 Hwy 221 North
Start Time
8:00 AM
Entry Fee
$25.00 – $30.00
Events
XC Experience 5k
Includes
T-Shirt
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Gather your friends to run/walk the R-S Central High School Cross Country course. This two-lap course features mostly packed dirt or grass trails and has some paved sections. Runners start the race on the north end zone of the football field and head into the woods where they will wind their way through a canopy of foliage and fields until they return to the stadium for a finish on a beautiful track. This is a great 5k for runners, joggers, and walkers alike. Spectators will also love it because they will get to see and cheer you on multiple times throughout the race.

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