Owls Roost Rumble
About this race
The Owls Roost Rumble returns to Bur-Mil Park in Greensboro, North Carolina. This popular trail race features a half marathon and a 4 mile run, with the option to ruck or hike the course. Set along the Greensboro watershed trails, the event highlights some of the most scenic and iconic singletrack in the state.
Perfect for beginner trail runners discovering the sport and seasoned trail runners looking for a challenging adventure, the Owls Roost Rumble offers a course with rolling terrain, lakeside views, and sections of varying difficulty. All participants receive a lightweight race shirt and a custom finisher medal, which is part of the Trivium Trail Mega Medal Series.
Why People Run the Owls Roost Rumble
- Scenic Greensboro watershed trails, including a full loop around Lake Brandt
- Options for all levels: half marathon or 4 mile run
- Run, ruck, or hike
- Beginner-friendly course that also rewards experienced runners
- Well-marked trails with rolling terrain and varying difficulty
- Custom finisher medal that connects as part of the Trivium Trail Mega Medal Series
- Comfortable tech race shirt with unisex and women’s fit options
- Well-stocked aid stations with hydration and nutrition support
- A supportive community atmosphere that makes every finisher feel celebrated
The Owls Roost Rumble is more than a trail race. It is an experience that blends nature, endurance, and community. Whether you are racing for a personal best, challenging yourself with a ruck, or simply enjoying a spring morning on the trails, this race is one of the most rewarding trail events in North Carolina.
Pick your distance
Trail running
Half Marathon
Half Marathon - Ruck
Half Marathon - Economy Package
This option is for runners who would like to race, but do not want a race shirt or finisher's medal. So you get a discounted registration fee!
4 Mile Run/Walk
4 Mile - Ruck
4 Mile - Economy Package
This option is for runners who would like to race, but do not want a race shirt or finisher's medal. So you get a discounted registration fee!
Running
Half Marathon - Virtual
Want to complete the whole Mega Medal, but you're going to miss one of the races? Select the Virtual Race option and complete the race distance on your own time. Submit your finish time on our results page and we will have your race packet (shirt and medal) available for pick up after race day!
4 Mile - Virtual
Want to complete the whole Mega Medal, but you're going to miss one of the races? Select the Virtual Race option and complete the race distance on your own time. Submit your finish time on our results page and we will have your race packet (shirt and medal) available for pick up after race day!
Typical race-day weather
Based on 12 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Greensboro, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:34 AM and sets at 8:00 PM local time (EDT) in Greensboro on April 24, 2027 — 13h 25m 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, 56 Greensboro events
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