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.
Trail Running
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.
October 23, 2021
The race starts at 08:3021 km
from $70
October 19, 2024
The race starts at 08:3021 km
from $90
October 18, 2025
The race starts at 08:3021 km
from $90
October 23, 2021
The race starts at 09:0010 km
from $55
October 19, 2024
The race starts at 09:0010 km
from $65
October 18, 2025
The race starts at 09:3010 km
from $65
October 23, 2021
The race starts at 09:305 km
from $45
October 19, 2024
The race starts at 09:305 km
from $55
October 18, 2025
The race starts at 10:005 km
from $55
Weather for Oct 18, 2025
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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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