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

Chapel Hill, North Carolina600 spots
Entry from
$55
Days to go
11
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At a glance

Date
Oct 17, 2026
Location
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Distances
Half Marathon, 10K, 5K
Registration
Registration open until Oct 17, 2026, via runsignup.com
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Last checked
Oct 5, 2026

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About this race

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.

Key dates

Registration opens

Dec 23, 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

10d

Registration closes

Oct 17, 2026

11d

Race day

Oct 17, 2026

11d

Tier 5 ends

Oct 17, 2026

11d

Pricing

Half Marathon

Tier 4, then $90 from Oct 17, 2026

$85

10K

Tier 4, then $70 from Oct 17, 2026

$65

5K

Tier 4, then $60 from Oct 17, 2026

$55

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