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, in Concord, Cabarrus! Taking place from 8 AM to 10 AM at Afton Village, this event invites everyone to participate in a thrilling challenge of running, rucking, or walking, where participants will compete to see who can complete the most one-mile laps in their respective divisions.
This year, the Mount Afton Challenge is more than just a test of endurance—it's a vital fundraiser for mental health and suicide prevention services, supporting the Cabarrus County Chapter of NAMI. Join in the fun, enjoy the camaraderie, and push your limits while making a positive impact in the community. With exciting prizes for the top runners and ruckers, as well as a post-event gathering at The Wine Room for food and drinks, this is an event you won't want to miss! Come be a part of this inspiring day dedicated to health, wellness, and making a difference!
This year, the Mount Afton Challenge is more than just a test of endurance—it's a vital fundraiser for mental health and suicide prevention services, supporting the Cabarrus County Chapter of NAMI. Join in the fun, enjoy the camaraderie, and push your limits while making a positive impact in the community. With exciting prizes for the top runners and ruckers, as well as a post-event gathering at The Wine Room for food and drinks, this is an event you won't want to miss! Come be a part of this inspiring day dedicated to health, wellness, and making a difference!
Organiser's Description
SATURDAY, JANUARY 17, 2026 FROM 8AM 10AM
Afton Village - 5401 Village Drive NW Concord, NC US 28027
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.
Afton Village - 5401 Village Drive NW Concord, NC US 28027
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.
Races
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Mount Afton Challenge
Incl. Event Shirt
Sat 17th January 2026 (8:00AM EST)
Free
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