Roots & Routes 5K at the Mills
- Date Sat 2nd May 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Rocky Mount, North Carolina
- Price $43.40
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of community spirit and outdoor fun at the Roots & Routes 5K at the Mills, taking place on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in the vibrant Rocky Mount, Nash area. This unique trail race kicks off from the picturesque Rocky Mount Mills, where participants will enjoy a scenic course that leads them through the beautiful bike trails at Battle Park. The event not only promotes fitness but also supports a great cause, as proceeds benefit Ripe For Revival, a non-profit dedicated to bridging the gap between farm excess and food access.
Runners of all ages, starting from just 6 years old, are invited to join in on the fun! Early packet pickup will be available on Friday, May 1, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the big blue tent near the water tower, and on race day, packets can be collected starting at 7:30 AM before the race begins at 9:00 AM. Each participant will receive a T-shirt and a finisher's medal, with awards given for various age groups. Plus, enjoy live music at the Mills to celebrate after the race! Don't miss this chance to run, revive, and enjoy a fantastic community event
Runners of all ages, starting from just 6 years old, are invited to join in on the fun! Early packet pickup will be available on Friday, May 1, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the big blue tent near the water tower, and on race day, packets can be collected starting at 7:30 AM before the race begins at 9:00 AM. Each participant will receive a T-shirt and a finisher's medal, with awards given for various age groups. Plus, enjoy live music at the Mills to celebrate after the race! Don't miss this chance to run, revive, and enjoy a fantastic community event
Organiser's Description
Roots & Routes 5K at the Mills is a trail race starting at the Rocky Mount Mills to raise money for Ripe For Revival. Ripe For Revival is a 501(C)3 non-profit located in Rocky Mount NC. Our mission is to Revive Communities through Food by bridging the gap between farm excess and food access.
The 5K will start and finish in the Rocky Mount Mills parking lot and you will run less then a half mile to and from the bike trails at battle park in which a majority of the race will be taking place. YOU MUST BE AT LEAST 6 YEARS OF AGE TO PARTICIPATE.
Early Packet Pickup:
Early pickup with be Friday 5/01/2026. You will be able to pick your packet from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at the big blue tent near water tower. There will be Live music in the evening at the Rocky Mount Mills as well! Address is same as race day!
RACE DAY:
Packets can be picked up starting 7:30 am and race will start at 9:00! Every runner with get a T-shirt in a size of there choice up until the date listed. After that date you can receive a shirt after the race from the sizes that are left. Each runner who finishes will get a finishers medal. There will also be age group awards roughly being 10 year age gaps. There will be live music at The Mills the night of race day as well!
Age groups Male and Female:
6-9
10-15
16-20
21-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70+
Quick timelapse and look into what the trails look like:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdcPGwZzPVM
The 5K will start and finish in the Rocky Mount Mills parking lot and you will run less then a half mile to and from the bike trails at battle park in which a majority of the race will be taking place. YOU MUST BE AT LEAST 6 YEARS OF AGE TO PARTICIPATE.
Early Packet Pickup:
Early pickup with be Friday 5/01/2026. You will be able to pick your packet from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at the big blue tent near water tower. There will be Live music in the evening at the Rocky Mount Mills as well! Address is same as race day!
RACE DAY:
Packets can be picked up starting 7:30 am and race will start at 9:00! Every runner with get a T-shirt in a size of there choice up until the date listed. After that date you can receive a shirt after the race from the sizes that are left. Each runner who finishes will get a finishers medal. There will also be age group awards roughly being 10 year age gaps. There will be live music at The Mills the night of race day as well!
Age groups Male and Female:
6-9
10-15
16-20
21-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70+
Quick timelapse and look into what the trails look like:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdcPGwZzPVM
Races
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5K Trail Race
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 2nd May 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$43.40
An event starting at the Rocky Mills and leading into the Battle Park trails.
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Location
1151 Falls Rd, Rocky Mount, 27804, NC, United States
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