Run at the Rock - Half Marathon
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Event overview
Run At The Rock takes place on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Cedarock Park in Burlington, NC (4242 R. Dean Coleman Road). The event offers three trail race options: 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon. Registration for each distance includes a race hoodie and a 3.5" finisher medal. The race uses chip timing, provides medical support, and a professional photographer will provide free photo downloads after the event. Post-race food is available, including hot soup.
Course, services, awards, and policies
- 5K
- 10K
- Half Marathon
Each course begins with 0.6 miles of wide road, gravel, and paved trail before entering forested single-track and equestrian trails. The park has 12 miles of trail; routes include root- and rock-filled sections and several short steep climbs. Elevation gain is listed as 217' for the one-loop 5K, 508' for the one-loop 10K, and 999' for the two-loop Half Marathon. Aid stations are placed roughly every 1-2 miles.
All finishers receive a medal. Awards are given to top overall finishers and age-group placings. There is a free kids race for ages 11 and under, contests with giveaways, and volunteer support. Minimum age rules require unaccompanied runners to be at least 10 for the 5K and at least 12 for the 10K and Half Marathon; younger children must be accompanied by a registered parent or guardian or have race director approval. Sponsors include Athletic Brewing and Roadless Races. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.