Rootrock Trail Run

Rootrock Trail Run

The 6th Annual Rootrock Trail Run takes place on October 17, 2026 at Briar Chapel in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The event offers three distances over miles of root and rock strewn single-track and double-track trails, with Great Meadow Park serving as the start and finish area.

• 5K : 3.3 miles, 222 ft elevation gain, mostly less technical single and double track
• 10K : 6.2 miles, 438 ft gain, one loop with mostly single track and semi technical terrain
• Half Marathon : 13.1 miles, 960 ft gain, more technical with steep climbs and rocky sections

Briar Chapel spans over 900 acres and features an extensive network of forested hiking and biking trails. Course details note short pavement sections on some routes and one loop formats for the longer distances. Technical ratings are provided for each course to indicate varying surface difficulty.

Race services include frequent aid stations approximately every 1 to 2 miles, medical support, chip timing, and a professionally marked course. Entries receive a race tee and a finisher medal. The event includes post race food and beverage, music, a free kids race for ages 11 and under with age group prize distribution, and an awards program for overall and age group finishers. Free race photos are provided after the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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