Haroc
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HAROC (Hanging Rock Challenge)
HAROC takes place at Hanging Rock State Park in Danbury, North Carolina. The event offers trail races in two distances and runs through park features such as large boulders, cliffs, waterfalls, and wooded ridgelines.
The courses are described as technical and rocky with rooty sections and significant elevation gain. Each race uses mostly trail terrain with very little pavement and includes staffed aid stations and enforced time limits. The event is scheduled in winter and lists a backup date of February 14 in case of significant ice or snow.
Race distances and core course facts:
- 50K 30.6 mi, ~5,100 ft gain, ~30 trail mi, 0.7 pavement mi, 4 aid
- 25K 15.8 mi, ~2,800 ft gain, ~15 trail mi, 0.7 pavement mi, 2 aid
The event is organized by Tanawha Adventures, an organization founded in 2016 that produces trail races and emphasizes connections between running and natural landscapes. Time limits and aid station locations are specified for each distance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
