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

Name: Rootrock Trail Run - 5K/10K/Half Marathon
Start: 2026-10-17
End: 2026-10-17
Location: Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

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sell $45 – $70

About the Event

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.

Races Offered

Half Marathon

Oct 17, 2026

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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Type — Trail running

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08:30

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$70.00

10K

Oct 17, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Trail running

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08:45

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$55.00

5K

Oct 17, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Trail running

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09:15

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$45.00

Weather Overview

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

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 11.7° / 22.0°

wb_sunny 9.8° / 20.5°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 9.6 /

water_drop 69.8%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 11.7° / 22.0°

wb_sunny 9.8° / 20.5°

air 9.6 km/h

water_drop 69.8%

About Chapel Hill

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.