Rootrock Trail Run - 5K/10K/Half Marathon
- Date Sat 17th October 2026
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Chapel Hill, North Carolina
- Price $48.70 - $75.20
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of outdoor adventure at the 6th Annual Rootrock Trail Run, taking place on Saturday, October 17, 2026, in the scenic Briar Chapel community of Chapel Hill, Chatham. This exciting event offers a range of race distances, including a challenging 5K, a dynamic 10K, and an impressive half marathon, all set against a backdrop of stunning, root- and rock-strewn single-track trails.
Participants can look forward to a festive post-race celebration filled with delicious food, lively music, and a free kids' race where young athletes can hunt for treasure. Plus, don't miss the fun awards ceremony featuring fantastic giveaways! The Rootrock Trail Run is not just a standalone event; it's also the first leg of the Rootrock Trail Races and coincides with the 3rd Annual Rootrock Mountain Bike Race, making it a perfect opportunity for multi-sport enthusiasts. Sign up for both events and enjoy a special discount along with an exclusive award! Join us for this unforgettable day of trail racing action in the beautiful Briar Chapel, where nature and community come together for an incredible experience.
Participants can look forward to a festive post-race celebration filled with delicious food, lively music, and a free kids' race where young athletes can hunt for treasure. Plus, don't miss the fun awards ceremony featuring fantastic giveaways! The Rootrock Trail Run is not just a standalone event; it's also the first leg of the Rootrock Trail Races and coincides with the 3rd Annual Rootrock Mountain Bike Race, making it a perfect opportunity for multi-sport enthusiasts. Sign up for both events and enjoy a special discount along with an exclusive award! Join us for this unforgettable day of trail racing action in the beautiful Briar Chapel, where nature and community come together for an incredible experience.
Organiser's Description
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 [https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/ChapelHill/RootrockMTB], 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.
Complementing the afternoon 3RD ANNUAL ROOTROCK MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE [https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/ChapelHill/RootrockMTB], 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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161 Salt Cedar Lane, Chapel Hill, 27516, NC, United States
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