Haroc
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HAROC (Hanging Rock Challenge)
HAROC is a trail running event at Hanging Rock State Park in Danbury, NC, scheduled for December 5, 2026. The event is organized by Tanawha Adventures and offers two distance options on technical park trails.
Distances and basic course facts:
- 50k: ~30.6 miles, ~5,100 ft elevation gain, 4 aid stations.
- 25k: ~15.8 miles, ~2,800 ft elevation gain, 2 aid stations.
Course details include mostly trail running with about 0.7 miles of pavement on each course. Time limits are published for each distance: the 50k has a 9.5 hour limit and the 25k has a 6 hour limit. A backup date of February 14 is noted in case of significant ice or snow. Registration availability and published entry prices range roughly from USD 98.12 to USD 120.65 with limited offer counts. Registration closes on Wednesday, December 2 at 11:59 PM ET. The event takes place offline in a state park setting and uses multiple aid stations along the courses. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
