Chapel Hill, United States of America · Saturday 17 October 2026
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.
Adjusted Time
1:40:47
Time difference: -4.2 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Rootrock Trail Run - 5K/10K/Half Marathon is a half marathon held in Chapel Hill, United States of America, scheduled for Saturday 17 October 2026. The course is run on road surface with 0m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 0m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Rootrock Trail Run - 5K/10K/Half Marathon website.
This is a very flat course with only 0m of total elevation gain across the full distance. The course ranges from 0m to 0m above sea level — a 0m elevation range that makes it one of the flatter races available. Runners targeting a personal best will appreciate the minimal climbing.
Rootrock Trail Run - 5K/10K/Half Marathon is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for marathon running. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for runners targeting a personal best time.
Our difficulty rating for Rootrock Trail Run - 5K/10K/Half Marathon is calculated using a model that combines elevation gain, temperature impact, and surface type. Use the difficulty calculator above to enter your target finish time and see exactly how many minutes this course would add or subtract compared to a perfectly flat, cool, road-based half marathon. Faster runners and slower runners are affected differently by the same course conditions, so the difficulty is personalised to your pace.
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