Run at the Rock - Half Marathon
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Event overview
Run At The Rock is a trail running event on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Cedarock Park in Burlington, NC (4242 R. Dean Coleman Road). The event offers three distances:
- 5K
- 10K
- Half Marathon
Registration includes a race hoodie and a finisher medal. The event provides chip timing, medical support, frequent aid stations approximately every 1-2 miles, post-race food including hot soup, and free downloadable photos. There is a free kids race for children 11 and under and an awards program with overall and age-group prizes. Age groups for awards include 13-and-under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+.
Course and entry notes
All courses begin with 0.6 miles on wide road, gravel, or paved trail before entering trails. Runners then continue on forested single-track and wider equestrian trails with multiple passing opportunities. The trails are described as moderately technical with root and rock sections and several steep climbs. Elevation gain is listed as:
- 5K : 217 feet
- 10K : 508 feet
- Half Marathon (two loops) : 999 feet
Minimum age rules: runners must be at least 12 to race unaccompanied in the 10K or half marathon; younger runners must be accompanied by a registered parent or guardian on the course. Team registration and referral reward options are available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.