Chapel Hill, NC | Saturday, October 17, 2026Registration Open
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.
Available Distances
Awards & Prizes
Awards, Age Groups, Contests, and Giveaways
All finishers will receive a medal. Awards (1st-5th place tumblers) and prizes (Fleet Feet gift certificates) for top five overall M/F competitors in each distance. Awards (1st-3rd place pint glasses) for the top three M/F competitors in each age group. Age groups for each distance: 13-Under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. Racers and volunteers are invited to join the contests - fun stuff such as push up, squat, cornhole, rock/paper/scissors, etc, etc. Contest winners receive
Refer your friends and earn rewards
Invite friends to join in the fun. Every person who signs up using your unique referral link will help you earn rewards. Receive a sweet Roadless Races Trucker Hat when you refer TWO (2) runners. One hat/person. Pick up your hat at check-in. Receive $25 cash back for EVERY FOUR (4) runners you refer. Your referral link will be included on your confirmation email and we will also send you a separate email that you can forward to your friends. Also, your referral link will be embedded in the socia
Participant Giveaway
5K: T-Shirt
10K: T-Shirt
13.1 Miles: T-Shirt
Registration & Pricing
Distance
Price
Opens
Closes
5K
$45.00
Dec 23
Jan 11
$47.00
Jan 12
Jul 17
$50.00
Jul 18
Sep 17
$55.00
Sep 18
Oct 16
$60.00
Oct 17
Oct 17
10K
$55.00
Dec 23
Jan 11
$57.00
Jan 12
Jul 17
Past Results
10K
Year
Finishers
Median Time
Fastest Time
2025
82
1:08:14
40:09
2024
82
1:05:18
42:21
2023
66
1:07:53
46:53
5K
Year
Finishers
Median Time
Fastest Time
2025
98
41:25
22:13
2024
93
39:06
25:26
2023
Interested in this race?
$60.00
Jul 18
Sep 17
$65.00
Sep 18
Oct 16
$70.00
Oct 17
Oct 17
13.1 Miles
$70.00
Dec 23
Jan 11
$75.00
Jan 12
Jul 17
$80.00
Jul 18
Sep 17
$85.00
Sep 18
Oct 16
$90.00
Oct 17
Oct 17
Parking and Staging @ Briar Chapel
Race Highlights / Registration Fee Includes
Limited race entry to provide an intimate and friendly race experience and to prevent overcrowding on the trails Fun and challenging course design Professional race operations Superbly marked course – you won’t get lost Race tee that you’ll love and want to wear. Comes in men’s/unisex , women’s , and youth sizes (see link for sizing/specs). 2025 tee shown. 2026 tee coming soon. Beautiful, large, and hefty 3.5" finisher medal that doubles as a drink coaster (remove the Velcro ribbon). Excitin
