Rootrock Trail Run - 5K/10K/Half Marathon

Rootrock Trail Run - 5K/10K/Half Marathon

Race Date

Oct 17, 2026

Location

Chapel Hill, NC

The Experience

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 the first leg of the Rootrock Trail Races. Athletes who register for both events receive a special award and 10% off each race (select the Rootrock Trail Races Bundle during registration). Get pumped for an awesome day of trail racing action! About Briar Chapel Sprawling over 900 acres on the south side of Chapel Hill, NC, Briar Chapel is a green community with an extensive network of forested hiking and mountain biking trails. Centrally located Great Meadow Park, featuring a beautiful lawn, stage, and pavilion, provides the perfect start-and-finish area.

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Start Time

8:30 AM

Giveaway

T-Shirt

Start Location

161 Salt Cedar Lane, Chapel Hill, NC, 27516

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Also Offers

5K10K

Historical Performance

Median Finish

2:32:39

11:39/mi

Winning Time

1:39:27

7:35/mi

Finishers (2025)

52

States Represented

8 / 50

Gender Split

40% Female60% Male

Finish Time Distribution

1:354:20

FASTER 25%

2:15:33

MEDIAN

2:32:39

SLOWER 25%

2:51:01

Average runner age: 41

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