Rootrock Trail Run - 5K/10K/Half Marathon 2025

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The 5th Annual Rootrock Trail Run at Briar Chapel puts runners to the test navigating 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon of stellar single-track.  Held on Saturday, October 18th, this popular, mid-fall, root-and-rock strewn trail run, is complimented by the Rootrock Mountain Bike Race, which is held the following day.  Welcome to the Rootrock Trail Races and get pumped for an awesome weekend of trail racing action.  To learn more and register for Rootrock MTB, CLICK HERE

 

Sprawling over 900 acres and located on the south side of Chapel Hill, NC, Briar Chapel is a green community that boasts a vast network of forested hiking and mountain biking trails. In addition to fantastic trails, centrally located Great Meadow Park, with its beautiful lawn, stage, and pavilion, offers a perfect setting area to start and finish a race.  After racing, athletes will enjoy a festive vibe, post-race food, great music, the free kids race for treasure, and a fun awards ceremony with lots of giveaways.  

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Distance:

5K , 10K , Half-marathon

Price:

from $45

Organized since 2021

Short review

The 5th Annual Rootrock Trail Run at Briar Chapel puts runners to the test navigating 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon of stellar single-track.  Held on Saturday, October 18th, this popular, mid-fall, root-and-rock strewn trail run, is complimented by the Rootrock Mountain Bike Race, which is held the following day.  Welcome to the Rootrock Trail Races and get pumped for an awesome weekend of trail racing action.  To learn more and register for Rootrock MTB, CLICK HERE

 

Sprawling over 900 acres and located on the south side of Chapel Hill, NC, Briar Chapel is a green community that boasts a vast network of forested hiking and mountain biking trails. In addition to fantastic trails, centrally located Great Meadow Park, with its beautiful lawn, stage, and pavilion, offers a perfect setting area to start and finish a race.  After racing, athletes will enjoy a festive vibe, post-race food, great music, the free kids race for treasure, and a fun awards ceremony with lots of giveaways.  


9 Trail Running races on 18 October 2025 in Chapel Hill

Half Marathon

October 23, 2021

The race starts at 08:30

21 km

from $70

Half Marathon

October 19, 2024

The race starts at 08:30

21 km

from $90

Half Marathon

October 18, 2025

The race starts at 08:30

21 km

from $90

10K

October 23, 2021

The race starts at 09:00

10 km

from $55

10K

October 19, 2024

The race starts at 09:00

10 km

from $65

10K

October 18, 2025

The race starts at 09:30

10 km

from $65

5K

October 23, 2021

The race starts at 09:30

5 km

from $45

5K

October 19, 2024

The race starts at 09:30

5 km

from $55

5K

October 18, 2025

The race starts at 10:00

5 km

from $55

Weather for Oct 18, 2025

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Very Good for running

Past weather

Oct 23, 2021

76.38 °F, wind 2.62m/s

Mostly cloudy throughout the day..

Oct 22, 2022

68.5 °F, wind 1.98m/s

Clear throughout the day..

Oct 21, 2023

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Oct 19, 2024

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Feb 13, 2025

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