Roots & Routes 5K at the Mills
- Date Sat 2nd May 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Rocky Mount, North Carolina
- Price $32.80 - $43.40
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fitness and community at the Roots & Routes 5K at the Mills, happening on Saturday, May 2nd, 2026, in beautiful Rocky Mount, Nash. This vibrant trail race, organized to support Ripe For Revival, invites participants aged 6 and older to enjoy a scenic 5K course that starts and finishes at the Rocky Mount Mills parking lot. Runners will traverse the picturesque bike trails at Battle Park, with less than half a mile to and from the starting point.
Join us for an unforgettable race day, where early packet pickup will take place on May 1st from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, featuring live music for an extra dose of fun! On race day, packet pickup opens at 7:30 AM, and the race kicks off at 9:00 AM. All participants will receive a stylish T-shirt and a finisher's medal, with awards for various age groups. Celebrate health, community, and the joy of running while supporting a fantastic cause! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make a difference and enjoy a lively atmosphere at the Mills!
Join us for an unforgettable race day, where early packet pickup will take place on May 1st from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, featuring live music for an extra dose of fun! On race day, packet pickup opens at 7:30 AM, and the race kicks off at 9:00 AM. All participants will receive a stylish T-shirt and a finisher's medal, with awards for various age groups. Celebrate health, community, and the joy of running while supporting a fantastic cause! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make a difference and enjoy a lively atmosphere at the Mills!
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:
6-12
13-20
21-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60+
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:
6-12
13-20
21-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60+
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. -
5K Trail Race (NO FINISHERS MEDAL)
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 2nd May 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$32.80
Same race but cheaper with no finishers medal.
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Location
1151 Falls Rd, Rocky Mount, 27804, NC, United States
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