AAA Racing & Coaching is proud to support Trail To Triumph, an organization dedicated to raising funds and awareness for Mesothelioma Cancer. Donations can be made directly through their website. Participants are reminded to review the refund policy carefully during registration and opt for Enhanced Refund Protection if needed. This coverage includes protection against injury or illness, COVID-19-related issues, severe weather conditions, mechanical breakdowns, work commitments, layoffs/termination, and pregnancy complications. This year's Satellite Championships concluded with a notable performance by Yuko Sato at the Clint Eastwood event in 2026. With team qualification being the primary focus for athletes this season, there was significant competition among Australian and Japanese runners vying to secure spots on their national teams. Two Australians and two Japanese athletes achieved their goals, completing impressive lap counts of 65 and 68 respectively. Yuko Sato quietly emerged as a standout performer by breaking the Japanese record with an astonishing 48 laps and setting an Australian record of 65 laps to match her compatriots. Her achievement underscores the spirit of competition and camaraderie that characterized this year's event, highlighting how athletes from different nations came together in pursuit of shared goals. Looking ahead to next year’s individual backyard championship at Big's Backyard, the focus will shift towards personal achievements rather than team qualifications. However, 2026 served as a powerful reminder of what can be accomplished through teamwork and mutual support among athletes from around the world.
Races Offered
The LOSER
Aug 13, 2027
straighten
Distance —
The LOSER
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Type —
Running
timer
00:00
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$175.00
Weather History
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in Rocklea.
thermostatTemperature
13.9° / 23.0°
wb_sunnyFeels like
11.9° / 21.5°
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Avg sunshine hours
9h 13m
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Avg rainfall
1.9 mm
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Avg snowfall
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air
Avg wind speed
12.8 km/h (Gentle breeze)
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Sweat loss rate
Moderate
terrain
Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
sunny
Max UV Index
Moderate (4.0)
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Humidity
73.0%
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Sunrise
07:15
nightlight
Sunset
18:32
About Rocklea
Learn more about the host city, Rocklea.
Swansboro, sometimes called the "Friendly City by the Sea", is a town of 3,700 people in Onslow County, North Carolina, between the White Oak River and the Intracoastal Waterway. The town was incorporated in 1783, and named for Samuel Swann, a former Speaker in the North Carolina legislature. It's on the western border of the popular Crystal Coast tourist region, and is often considered to be unofficially part of the region. The town's main attractions are its beautiful waterfront views and its quaint downtown, filled with boutiques, shops and delicious restaurants.