Gears and Beers Ride for Hospice
Oct 25Summerfield, NC35 mi
52 mi from Rootrock MTB, in October, registration open
At a glance
- Last held
- Oct 18, 2026
- Next edition
- 2027 date not announced. Usually held in October.
- Location
- Chapel Hill, North Carolina
- Distances
- 24 mi, 17 mi, 12 mi, 5.5 mi
Listed from RunSignUp. Checked Oct 19, 2026.
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10/17 UPDATE at 10:15am. MTB RACE POSTPONED TODAY. WILL TRY FOR TOMORROW. SEE EMAIL HERE.
Race Day Info Email - Saturday We Ride! (sent to all registered racers on Tues, 10/13)
The 3rd Annual Rootrock Mountain Bike Race at Briar Chapel, held on the afternoon of October 17, challenges mountain bikers of all abilities on fun and demanding courses. Riders will tackle a dynamic mix of smooth, flowing dirt trails, root- and rock-strewn single-track, and punchy hill climbs. 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 morning 6th Annual Rootrock Trail Run (5K/10K/Half Marathon), Rootrock MTB is the second leg of the Rootrock Trail Races.
Register for both events and receive a special award and 10% off each race (initiate registration through Rootrock Trail Run and select the Rootrock Trail Races bundle).
Get pumped for an awesome day of trail racing!
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.
Key dates
Registration opens
Dec 24, 2025
Tier 1 ends
Jan 11, 2026
Tier 2 ends
Jul 17, 2026
Tier 3 ends
Sep 17, 2026
Tier 4 ends
Oct 16, 2026
Registration closes
Oct 17, 2026
Tier 5 ends
Oct 17, 2026
Race day
Oct 18, 2026
Pricing
Beginner Female Open
Tier 5 ended Oct 17, 2026
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Beginner Male Masters 40+
Tier 5 ended Oct 17, 2026
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Beginner Male Open
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Expert Female Open
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Expert Male Masters 50+
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Expert Male Open
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Intermediate Female 19-39
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Intermediate Female Masters 40+
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Intermediate Female Masters 50+
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Intermediate Jr Female 18-Under
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Intermediate Jr Male 18-Under
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Intermediate Male 19-39
Tier 5 ended Oct 17, 2026
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Intermediate Male Masters 40+
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Intermediate Male Masters 50+
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Intermediate Male Masters 60+
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Jr 11-12 Female
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Jr 11-12 Male
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Jr 13-14 Female
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Jr 13-14 Male
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Jr 8-10 Female
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Jr 8-10 Male
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Single-Speed Female Open
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Single-Speed Male Open
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Sport Female Masters 40+
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Sport Female Open
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Sport Male Masters 40+
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Sport Male Masters 50+
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Sport Male Masters 60+
Tier 5 ended Oct 17, 2026
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Sport Male Open
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