Rocky Road Half Marathon
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Rocky Road 5k, 10k, Half Marathon
Rocky Road is a road-to-trail running event at the Whitewater Center in Charlotte, NC. Runners begin on the Whitewater Center Parkway and then move off-road onto the center's trail system. Distances offered include:
- 5K
- 10K
- Half Marathon
Registration prices vary by distance and by registration timing. Pre-registration prices listed are $42 for the 5K, $50 for the 10K, and $75 for the Half Marathon, with higher day-of registration rates for each distance. Packet pick-up is scheduled the day before the races at the South Conference Center. Race shirts are guaranteed to registrants who pre-register by December 28, 2026. Hoodies are available for purchase during pre-registration. A finisher medal is awarded to Half Marathon finishers who register by November 27, 2026.
Event policies require all participants to sign an Assumption of Risk Agreement before participating. Registration is non-refundable. Trails remain open to other runners, hikers and bikers during the event, and participants are asked to communicate when passing other users. No e-bikes or powered transportation are permitted in this race. Aid stations at Dog Leg, Parkway and Flatwater provide hydration only. The Whitewater Center charges a daily parking fee of $13, with oversized parking at $25 and an annual pass option for $45. In emergencies participants must contact local emergency services. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
