Mount Afton Challenge

JAN
17
2026
Test your stamina at the 6th Annual Mount Afton Challenge on January 17, 2026 in Afton Village: a timed two hour mile lap event where runners and ruckers compete for distance and prizes. Free to enter and fundraising for NAMI Cabarrus.
Sat 17 Jan 2026

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Event details

The Mount Afton Challenge takes place on January 17, 2026, at Afton Village, 5401 Village Drive NW, Concord, NC 28027. The 6th Annual event is organized by F3 Afton. The listed price for the main event is $0. The event serves as a fundraiser for mental health and suicide prevention services; funds raised will be donated through the F3 Foundation to the Cabarrus County chapter of NAMI.

Format and schedule

The challenge is a timed distance event in which participants complete repeated 1 mile laps. Results are based on the total distance covered within the two-hour challenge period. Divisions include runners and ruckers; there are prizes for the runner and rucker who cover the most distance. Registration does not require continuous running or rucking for the entire two hours. After the challenge concludes, The Wine Room in Afton Village will open early to serve food and drinks for participants, volunteers, and supporters. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

1 Mile Lap