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

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
Oct 17, 2026
Trail running

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.

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Trail running

5K

Oct 17, 2026 5K 9:15 AM
$50.00
Open

10K

Oct 17, 2026 10K 8:45 AM
$60.00
Open

Half Marathon

Oct 17, 2026 Half-Marathon 8:30 AM
$80.00
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 5 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Chapel Hill.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-day average) 8.5° / Maximum temperature (race-day average) 21.5°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 5.9° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 21.5°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (race-day average)
16.4
Precip (mm)
Average precipitation (race-day average)
0.1mm
Humidity
Average relative humidity (race-day average)
62.5%

About Chapel Hill

Rootrock Trail Run - 5K/10K/Half Marathon takes place in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.

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