Haroc

JAN

31

2026

HAROC at Hanging Rock State Park invites trail runners to tackle scenic but challenging singletrack with 25k and 50k options. Expect big climbs, rugged terrain, and supportive aid stations for an adventure organized by Tanawha Adventures.

Sat 31 Jan 2026

Danbury, North Carolina

Website Registration

31 miles 16 miles

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Event

HAROC (Hanging Rock Challenge) is a trail running event scheduled for Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Hanging Rock State Park in Danbury, North Carolina. The race is organized by Tanawha Adventures. Registration closes Wednesday, January 28 at 11:59 PM ET. A backup date of February 14 is listed in case of significant ice or snow.

Course details

The event offers two race distances with specified elevation gain, trail and paved mileage, time limits, and aid station counts. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

50k: 30.6 miles, ~5,100 ft elevation gain, ~30 trail miles, 0.7 pavement miles, 4 aid stations, 9.5 hour time limit.
25k: 15.8 miles, ~2,800 ft elevation gain, ~15 trail miles, 0.7 pavement miles, 2 aid stations, 6 hour time limit.