Community "Run at the Rock" 5K (Run at the Rock 5K Trail Run)
About this race
Run at the Rock 5K & 1Mi.
Saturday, December 5th, 2025
5K -- 8:00am 1Mi. -- 8:45amJoin us at Woodland High School for the 3rd. Annual "Run at the Rock" 5K Community Race! “The Rock” is a legendary cross-country trail run that's cemented its place in North Georgia XC racing history! This thrilling course, a mix of grass and rugged trails, offers runners the ultimate challenge: the notorious 90-foot ascent up "The Rock" in the second mile. It's more than a race—it's a test of grit, determination, and the pursuit of glory. Whether you're a seasoned runner chasing a competitive 5K time or just looking for a fun and adventurous Saturday run, the reward of conquering The Rock awaits! For our younger athletes, we’re excited to host the 1-Mile Fun Run, a loop around our lower field that finishes in the same spot as the 5K. Will you rise to the challenge and find the glory that comes with conquering The Rock! Please scroll to the bottom of the Run Sign Up registration page to see a route map!
Race Day Logistics:
*RACE LOCATION: Woodland High School - 800 Old Alabama Rd. SE - Cartersville, GA 30120
*Pre-Registration Entry fees (Until Monday 11/30/2026 at 11:59 PM)
- $30 5K
- $20 1 Mile
*Race-Day & Packet-Pick up Registration Entry fees:
- $40 5K
- $30 1M
*Pre-Registration Packet Pickup: 4:00-8:00 at Big Peach Running Co Cartersville Friday 11/14/2025.
*Race Day/Packet Pickup Registration: Opens 6:30 AM, closes 7:30 AM, Race Day registration prices will increase to $40, and no T-shirt will be guaranteed.
Parking: Woodland High School now only has one main entrance that is located directly in between both former entrances. Continue straight once entering campus to enter the athletic grounds, and parking will be available in the gravel lots by the softball field and tennis courts, or on grass along the gravel road that leads to our XC course. Overflow parking will be available by the football field, or our student parking lot by the main school building. Please scroll to the bottom of the Run Sign Up registration page to see a site map / parking layout.
Shirt Sizes Available: Adult S-XXL, Youth S-L
5K Awards:
Top 3 Overall M&F; Overall Masters M&F
Medals--Top 3 in each category: Age Categories: 10 & Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over
1Mi. Awards:
Top 3 M&F Overall; Medals--Top 3 in each category: Age Categories: 10 & Under, 11-14.
Please Note this is a Rain or Shine Event!
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Trail running
"Run at the Rock" 5K
"Run at the Rock" 1M Fun Run
Typical race-day weather
Based on 5 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Cartersville, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:30 AM and sets at 5:29 PM local time (EST) in Cartersville on December 5, 2026 — 9h 59m of daylight.
Course
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 17 Cartersville events
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