Run At The Rock – 5K/10K/Half Marathon 2026 — Burlington, NC

Date
December 12, 2026
Location
Burlington, NC
Venue
4242 R Dean Coleman Road
Start Time
9:00 AM
Entry Fee
$55.00 – $95.00
Events
5K, 10K, Half Marathon
Includes
Hooded Sweatshirt
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Welcome to the 22nd Annual Run at the Rock! Since 2005, trail runners from across the region have challenged themselves on the beautiful and demanding trails of Cedarock Park. Run 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon on awesome courses that include twisty single-track and smooth, flowing equestrian trails. After finishing the race, don your race hoodie (included with registration) and enjoy hot soup, great music, a free kids race, and a fun awards ceremony with lots of giveaways. Cedarock Park is located in Burlington, NC and is an easy drive from Chapel Hill, Durham, Raleigh, Greensboro, and Winston-Salem. See you in December for an awesome day of trail running action.

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