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
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the Roots & Routes 5K at the Mills on Saturday, May 2, 2026! Set in the scenic Rocky Mount Mills in Nash, this vibrant trail race promises a fantastic experience for runners of all ages, as participants must be at least 6 years old to join in. The race will kick off at 9:00 AM, with early packet pickup available the day before from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Runners will traverse the beautiful bike trails at Battle Park, starting and finishing right in the Rocky Mount Mills parking lot.
This event not only offers an exhilarating 5K experience but also supports a great cause—raising funds for Ripe For Revival, a non-profit dedicated to combating food insecurity in the community. Each participant will receive a T-shirt and a finisher's medal, with exciting age group awards up for grabs. Plus, enjoy live music at the Mills on race day, making it a perfect outing for families and friends! Join us for a day of community, support, and spirited competition while making a difference!
This event not only offers an exhilarating 5K experience but also supports a great cause—raising funds for Ripe For Revival, a non-profit dedicated to combating food insecurity in the community. Each participant will receive a T-shirt and a finisher's medal, with exciting age group awards up for grabs. Plus, enjoy live music at the Mills on race day, making it a perfect outing for families and friends! Join us for a day of community, support, and spirited competition while making a difference!
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 providing pay-what-you-can mobile markets in areas that battle food insecurity. We want to lift up the farmer by purchasing their excess and making it accessible in communities.
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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