Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC

Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Rocky Mount, NC takes place in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, on December 5, 2026. The half marathon (13.1 miles), the 10K and the 5K all start at 8:30 a.m. on scenic courses built to show the town's own character, and each finisher gets a medal. Runners are encouraged to turn up in holiday costume, with prizes for the best efforts.

You are on pavement, so your road times are the right reference. For the half, count backwards: ten to twelve weeks with one long run per week, topping out around 11 miles, puts a December 13.1 well within reach. The 10K is the sensible fallback if your fall was interrupted, and the 5K works for a first race or a family entry. A later start than most December races makes this one easy to travel to on the morning itself.