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Rootrock Trail Run – 5K/10K/Half Marathon

Rootrock Trail Run – 5K/10K/Half Marathon is an upcoming race scheduled for Sat, Oct 17 2026 in Chapel Hill, NC (America/New York timezone).
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  • 2026-10-17

    Race Date

  • Open

    Registration Status

  • Chapel Hill, NC

    Location

Event Schedule

Here is the latest schedule of events:

Name Distance Type Price Start Time
5K 5K trail_race $60.00 10/17/2026 09:15
10K 10K trail_race $70.00 10/17/2026 08:45
Half Marathon 13.1 Miles trail_race $90.00 10/17/2026 08:30

Rootrock Trail Run – 5K/10K/Half Marathon Race Details

The latest details from your Race Directors:

The 6th Annual Rootrock Trail Run at Briar Chapel, held on the morning of October 17, puts runners to the test on 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon courses featuring miles of stellar, root- and rock-strewn single-track.  After racing, athletes enjoy a festive post-race vibe with food, great music, a free kids’ race for treasure, and a fun awards ceremony packed with giveaways.
Complementing the afternoon 3rd Annual Rootrock Mountain Bike Race, the Rootrock Trail Run is a popular mid-fall challenge and the first leg of the Rootrock Trail Races.
Athletes who register for both events receive a special award and 10% off each race (select the Rootrock Trail Races Bundle during registration).
Get pumped for an awesome day of trail racing action!
About Briar Chapel
Sprawling over 900 acres on the south side of Chapel Hill, NC, Briar Chapel is a green community with an extensive network of forested hiking and mountain biking trails. Centrally located Great Meadow Park, featuring a beautiful lawn, stage, and pavilion, provides the perfect start-and-finish area.

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Chapel Hill, NC

(America/New York timezone)

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