Mount Afton Challenge
- Date Sat 17th January 2026
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Concord, North Carolina
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of fitness and community spirit at the 6th Annual Mount Afton Challenge on Saturday, January 17, 2026! Taking place in the vibrant Concord, Cabarrus, this event invites participants of all skill levels to engage in a unique running, rucking, or walking challenge. From 8 AM to 10 AM, join fellow enthusiasts as you strive to complete the most 1-mile laps in the Runner and Rucker divisions for a chance to earn the prestigious title of Mount Afton G.O.A.T.
This year's Mount Afton Challenge is not just about competition; it’s also a meaningful fundraiser for mental health and suicide prevention services, a cause close to the heart of the Afton community. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Cabarrus County Chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). Participants can enjoy a personal challenge, setting their own pace and pushing their limits while contributing to a vital cause. After the race, join us at The Wine Room in Afton Village for food and drinks, where we’ll celebrate our achievements together. Don’t miss out on this chance to make a difference and have fun doing it!
This year's Mount Afton Challenge is not just about competition; it’s also a meaningful fundraiser for mental health and suicide prevention services, a cause close to the heart of the Afton community. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Cabarrus County Chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). Participants can enjoy a personal challenge, setting their own pace and pushing their limits while contributing to a vital cause. After the race, join us at The Wine Room in Afton Village for food and drinks, where we’ll celebrate our achievements together. Don’t miss out on this chance to make a difference and have fun doing it!
Organiser's Description
WHEN: Saturday, January 18, 2025 from 8am 10am
WHO: Anyone looking for a Running, Rucking, or Walking challenge.
F3 Afton is excited to announce that we will be hosting the 6th Annual MOUNT AFTON CHALLENGE. Join us for this great cause and find out who can complete the most 1 mile laps in the Runner and Rucker divisions and earn the title Mount Afton G.O.A.T.
This year's event is a fundraiser for MENTAL HEALTH AND SUICIDE PREVENTION services, which has impacted the Afton AO in a very personal way over the past year and obviously many more in our community at large. Thru the F3 Foundation, F3 Afton will donate funds raised for this event to the Cabarrus County Chapter of NAMI [https://namicabarrus.org/], the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
Registration will not commit you to continuous running/rucking for the entire 2 hours. The challenge is simply you vs. you what you can do! There will be prizes for the runners and ruckers with the most distance covered.
Following the event: 10am until The Wine Room in Afton Village will be open early to serve food and drinks for our participants, volunteers, and supporters as we conclude the event.
WHO: Anyone looking for a Running, Rucking, or Walking challenge.
F3 Afton is excited to announce that we will be hosting the 6th Annual MOUNT AFTON CHALLENGE. Join us for this great cause and find out who can complete the most 1 mile laps in the Runner and Rucker divisions and earn the title Mount Afton G.O.A.T.
This year's event is a fundraiser for MENTAL HEALTH AND SUICIDE PREVENTION services, which has impacted the Afton AO in a very personal way over the past year and obviously many more in our community at large. Thru the F3 Foundation, F3 Afton will donate funds raised for this event to the Cabarrus County Chapter of NAMI [https://namicabarrus.org/], the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
Registration will not commit you to continuous running/rucking for the entire 2 hours. The challenge is simply you vs. you what you can do! There will be prizes for the runners and ruckers with the most distance covered.
Following the event: 10am until The Wine Room in Afton Village will be open early to serve food and drinks for our participants, volunteers, and supporters as we conclude the event.
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