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Rootrock Trail Run - 5K/10K/Half Marathon
Rootrock Trail Run - 5K/10K/Half Marathon is a 5K, 10K and half marathon event held in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It was last held on October 17, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 1,200 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Chapel Hill, NC
- Field size
- ~1,200 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 17, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Chapel Hill, North Carolina
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
- Field size
- About 1,200 runners
- Course
- 960 ft gain
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 26, 2026: open
- Start time
- 8:30 AM EDT
- Course profile — 10K
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road; 438 ft gain, 438 ft loss (official course data); Not USATF certified
- Course profile — Half Marathon
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road; 960 ft gain, 960 ft loss (official course data); Not USATF certified
- Course profile — 5K
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road; 222 ft gain, 222 ft loss (official course data); Not USATF certified
About the Rootrock Trail Run - 5K/10K/Half Marathon
The 6th Annual Rootrock Trail Run at Briar Chapel, held on the morning of October 17 , puts runners to the test on 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon courses featuring miles of stellar, root- and rock-strewn single-track. After racing, athletes enjoy a festive post-race vibe with food, great music, a free kids’ race for treasure, and a fun awards ceremony packed with giveaways. Complementing the afternoon 3rd Annual Rootrock Mountain Bike Race , the Rootrock Trail Run is a popular mid-fall challenge and…
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Rootrock Trail Run - 5K/10K/Half Marathon: common questions
- When is the Rootrock Trail Run - 5K/10K/Half Marathon?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Rootrock Trail Run - 5K/10K/Half Marathon held?
- In Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
- What distances does the Rootrock Trail Run - 5K/10K/Half Marathon offer?
- 5K, 10K and Half Marathon.
- How many people run the Rootrock Trail Run - 5K/10K/Half Marathon?
- About 1,200 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Rootrock Trail Run - 5K/10K/Half Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Rootrock Trail Run - 5K/10K/Half Marathon?
- Registration status as last checked September 26, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $80 (from racemob.com, checked September 26, 2026).
- What time does the Rootrock Trail Run - 5K/10K/Half Marathon start?
- 8:30 AM EDT.
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