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Run At The Rock - 5K/10K/Half Marathon
Run At The Rock - 5K/10K/Half Marathon is a 5K, 10K and half marathon event held in Burlington, North Carolina. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, December 12, 2026.
- Race day
- December 12, 2026
- Location
- Burlington, NC
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, December 12, 2026
- Location
- Burlington, North Carolina
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
- Course
- 999 ft gain
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 9:00 AM EST
- Course profile — Half Marathon
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road; 999 ft gain (official course data)
- Course profile — 10K
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road; 508 ft gain (official course data)
- Course profile — 5K
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road; 217 ft gain (official course data)
About the Run At The Rock - 5K/10K/Half Marathon
Welcome to the 22nd Annual Run at the Rock! Since 2005, trail runners from across the region have challenged themselves on the beautiful and demanding trails of Cedarock Park. Run 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon on awesome courses that include twisty single-track and smooth, flowing equestrian trails. After finishing the race, don your race hoodie (included with registration) and enjoy hot soup, great music, a free kids race, and a fun awards ceremony with lots of giveaways. Cedarock Park is located …
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Run At The Rock - 5K/10K/Half Marathon: common questions
- When is the Run At The Rock - 5K/10K/Half Marathon?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, December 12, 2026.
- Where is the Run At The Rock - 5K/10K/Half Marathon held?
- In Burlington, North Carolina.
- What distances does the Run At The Rock - 5K/10K/Half Marathon offer?
- 5K, 10K and Half Marathon.
- How do I register for the Run At The Rock - 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 Run At The Rock - 5K/10K/Half Marathon?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $85 (from runsignup.com, checked September 26, 2026).
- What time does the Run At The Rock - 5K/10K/Half Marathon start?
- 9:00 AM EST.
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