XC Experience
Rutherfordton, United States • 19 Sep 2026
XC Experience : Event information
The XC Experience is scheduled for September 19, 2026 in Rutherfordton, NC 28139. The event is a 5k held as part of the Rutherford Outdoor Coalition (ROC) Race Series. Registration fees are listed by date: until September 5 adults $25 and youth (18 and under) $10; from September 6 until race day adults $30 and youth $15. Shirts are not guaranteed for registrations after September 5.
Awards include first, second, and third male and female overall; first place male and female master (40 and over); and first, second, and third male and female in each age group. Age groups are: 6 and under; 7-8; 9-10; 11-12; 13-14; 15-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70 & over.
Course and on-site notes
The race uses the R-S Central High School cross country course and consists of two laps. The route is mostly packed dirt or grass trails with some paved sections. Runners start on the north end zone of the football field, go into wooded sections and fields beneath a canopy of foliage, and return to the stadium to finish on the track. The laps bring participants past the stadium multiple times, allowing spectators repeated views. Sponsors listed include ROC Race Series, Hendren Racing Engines, Holland Furniture Company, Kimball Midwest, and AllRail. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.