Rootrock Trail Run - 5K/10K/Half Marathon
- Date Sat 18th October 2025
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Chapel Hill, North Carolina
- Price $43.40 - $75.20
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating weekend of outdoor adventure at the 5th Annual Rootrock Trail Run, taking place on Saturday, October 18th, 2025, in the beautiful Briar Chapel of Chapel Hill, Chatham. This exciting event invites runners of all levels to tackle their choice of distances: a challenging 5K, a longer 10K, or the ultimate test of endurance with a Half Marathon, all set against a backdrop of stunning single-track trails.
Briar Chapel, spanning over 900 acres, offers a lush green community filled with forested hiking and mountain biking trails, making it the perfect venue for this vibrant race. Runners will not only enjoy the thrill of the course but can also look forward to a festive atmosphere post-race, complete with delicious food, live music, and a fun awards ceremony featuring exciting giveaways. Plus, there’s a free kids' race for the little ones to join in on the fun! Don’t miss this action-packed weekend that celebrates trail running and the great outdoors in Chapel Hill!
Briar Chapel, spanning over 900 acres, offers a lush green community filled with forested hiking and mountain biking trails, making it the perfect venue for this vibrant race. Runners will not only enjoy the thrill of the course but can also look forward to a festive atmosphere post-race, complete with delicious food, live music, and a fun awards ceremony featuring exciting giveaways. Plus, there’s a free kids' race for the little ones to join in on the fun! Don’t miss this action-packed weekend that celebrates trail running and the great outdoors in Chapel Hill!
Organiser's Description
The 5th Annual Rootrock Trail Run at Briar Chapel puts runners to the test navigating 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon of stellar single-track. Held on Saturday, October 18th, this popular, mid-fall, root-and-rock strewn trail run, is complimented by the Rootrock Mountain Bike Race, which is held the following day. Welcome to the Rootrock Trail Races and get pumped for an awesome weekend of trail racing action. To learn more and register for Rootrock MTB, CLICK HERE [https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/ChapelHill/RootrockMTB].
Sprawling over 900 acres and located on the south side of Chapel Hill, NC, Briar Chapel is a green community that boasts a vast network of forested hiking and mountain biking trails. In addition to fantastic trails, centrally located Great Meadow Park, with its beautiful lawn, stage, and pavilion, offers a perfect setting area to start and finish a race. After racing, athletes will enjoy a festive vibe, post-race food, great music, the free kids race for treasure, and a fun awards ceremony with lots of giveaways.
Sprawling over 900 acres and located on the south side of Chapel Hill, NC, Briar Chapel is a green community that boasts a vast network of forested hiking and mountain biking trails. In addition to fantastic trails, centrally located Great Meadow Park, with its beautiful lawn, stage, and pavilion, offers a perfect setting area to start and finish a race. After racing, athletes will enjoy a festive vibe, post-race food, great music, the free kids race for treasure, and a fun awards ceremony with lots of giveaways.
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