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Rootrock MTB

location_city Chapel Hill

location_on North Carolina

flag United States

calendar_today 17 Oct, 2026

directions_bike Cycling

language Official Website

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About the Event

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.

Races Offered

Sport Male Masters 40+

Oct 17, 2026

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Distance — 17 Miles

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Type — Mountain biking

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14:00

Sport Male Open

Oct 17, 2026

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Distance — 17 Miles

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Type — Mountain biking

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14:00

Single-Speed Male Open

Oct 17, 2026

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Distance — 17 Miles

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Type — Mountain biking

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14:02

Sport Male Masters 50+

Oct 17, 2026

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Distance — 17 Miles

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Type — Mountain biking

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14:02

Sport Male Masters 60+

Oct 17, 2026

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Distance — 17 Miles

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Type — Mountain biking

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14:02

Single-Speed Female Open

Oct 17, 2026

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Distance — 17 Miles

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Type — Mountain biking

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14:03

Sport Female Masters 40+

Oct 17, 2026

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Distance — 17 Miles

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Type — Mountain biking

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14:03

Sport Female Open

Oct 17, 2026

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Distance — 17 Miles

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Type — Mountain biking

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14:03

Beginner Male Open

Oct 17, 2026

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Distance — 5.5 Miles

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Type — Mountain biking

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14:05

Beginner Male Masters 40+

Oct 17, 2026

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Distance — 5.5 Miles

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Type — Mountain biking

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14:07

Jr 11-12 Male

Oct 17, 2026

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Distance — 5.5 Miles

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Type — Mountain biking

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14:07

Jr 13-14 Male

Oct 17, 2026

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Distance — 5.5 Miles

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Type — Mountain biking

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14:07

Beginner Female Open

Oct 17, 2026

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Distance — 5.5 Miles

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Type — Mountain biking

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14:08

Jr 11-12 Female

Oct 17, 2026

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Distance — 5.5 Miles

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Type — Mountain biking

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14:08

Jr 13-14 Female

Oct 17, 2026

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Distance — 5.5 Miles

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Type — Mountain biking

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14:08

Jr 8-10 Female

Oct 17, 2026

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Distance — 5.5 Miles

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Type — Mountain biking

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14:08

Jr 8-10 Male

Oct 17, 2026

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Distance — 5.5 Miles

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Type — Mountain biking

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14:08

Expert Female Open

Oct 17, 2026

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Distance — 24 Miles

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Type — Mountain biking

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14:15

Expert Male Masters 50+

Oct 17, 2026

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Distance — 24 Miles

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Type — Mountain biking

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14:15

Expert Male Open

Oct 17, 2026

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Distance — 24 Miles

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Type — Mountain biking

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14:15

Intermediate Jr Male 18-Under

Oct 17, 2026

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Distance — 12 Miles

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Type — Mountain biking

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14:17

Intermediate Male 19-39

Oct 17, 2026

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Distance — 12 Miles

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Type — Mountain biking

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14:17

Intermediate Male Masters 40+

Oct 17, 2026

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Distance — 12 Miles

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Type — Mountain biking

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14:19

Intermediate Male Masters 50+

Oct 17, 2026

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Distance — 12 Miles

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Type — Mountain biking

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14:19

Intermediate Male Masters 60+

Oct 17, 2026

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Distance — 12 Miles

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Type — Mountain biking

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14:19

Intermediate Female 19-39

Oct 17, 2026

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Distance — 12 Miles

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Type — Mountain biking

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14:20

Intermediate Female Masters 40+

Oct 17, 2026

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Distance — 12 Miles

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Type — Mountain biking

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14:20

Intermediate Female Masters 50+

Oct 17, 2026

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Distance — 12 Miles

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Type — Mountain biking

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14:20

Intermediate Jr Female 18-Under

Oct 17, 2026

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Distance — 12 Miles

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Type — Mountain biking

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14:20

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Chapel Hill.

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 11.4° / 22.1°
wb_sunny 9.4° / 20.8°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 8.7 /
water_drop 69.3%

About Chapel Hill

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Scenic and regularly decked out in "Carolina blue", Chapel Hill is a lovely college town in North Carolina that makes up the westernmost point of the Research Triangle. The town is the smallest of the Triangle's three cities, with an influence and pull that belies its size. Based around the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the town caters heavily to the local student population, with plenty of bars and restaurants near the university's beautiful campus. Immediately to the west of Chapel Hill is the adjacent town of Carrboro, an old mill town now known for its local shops, restaurants and nightlife.

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