Rootrock Trail Run - 5K/10K/Half Marathon
Oct 17Chapel Hill, NCHalf Marathon, 10K +1
38 mi from Cape Fear 24 Hour, similar trail technicality to Cape Fear 24 Hour, registration open
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Build my planThe Sixth Annual Cape Fear 24 Hour endurance run (previously known as Dia De Los Muertos 24 Hour) will be held on a USATF certified, 0.5918-mile asphalt paved loop. The trail surrounds Lillington's Parks and Recreation baseball fields. Most of the trail is flat, except for one small incline. There is plenty of parking and space to setup a site close to your car. Tents will be allowed during the event, but no open-air fires will be allowed. The restrooms are just a few steps off the course. When it gets dark, the Town of Lillington will turn on the park lights so a headlamp will not be necessary. This course will offer you the opportunity to run as far or as little as you want with maximum support.
Registration closes
Oct 8, 2026
Race day
Oct 10, 2026
Current price
$110
Registration (including taxes and fees)
Registration openings and major changes, like a new date or a cancellation.
| Station | Distance | Crew | Drop bags | Cutoff | Supplies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fully stocked aid station One aid station serves the loop. Hamburgers, hotdogs, pizzas, and soups will be available later in the day. | -- | -- | waterGatoradeassorted soft drinkshamburgers+3 |
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