Haroc
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HAROC (Hanging Rock Challenge) - Danbury NC
HAROC is a trail running event held at Hanging Rock State Park near Danbury, North Carolina on December 5, 2026. The event is organized by Tanawha Adventures and offers two distance options with on-course support and time limits.
The course features rocky and rooty singletrack, boulders, cliffs, waterfalls, and notable elevation changes. The event is scheduled in winter with a backup date of February 14 in case of significant ice or snow.
Distances and core race details:
- 50K - ~30.6 miles, ~5,100 ft elevation gain, 4 aid stations.
- 25K - ~15.8 miles, ~2,800 ft elevation gain, 2 aid stations.
Additional logistics include approximately 0.7 miles of pavement on each course and time limits of about 9.5 hours for the 50K and 6 hours for the 25K. Registration availability is indicated through listed offers with prices ranging from $98.12 to $120.65 USD. Registration closes on December 2 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time.
The organizer is Tanawha Adventures. The event combines technical trail sections and varied terrain typical of Hanging Rock State Park, providing measured distances, specified aid stations, and defined time limits for each race option. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
