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Haroc

Danbury, United States • 31 Jan 2026

HAROC (Hanging Rock Challenge)

HAROC (Hanging Rock Challenge) takes place Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Hanging Rock State Park in Danbury, North Carolina. The event is organized by Tanawha Adventures and offers two distances: a 50k and a 25k. Registration closes Wednesday, January 28 at 11:59 PM ET. A backup date of February 14 is listed in case of significant ice or snow.

The park trails include rocky and rooty sections, large boulders, cliffs, and waterfalls. Both courses combine trail miles with about 0.7 miles of pavement and include multiple aid stations along the route. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Course details

  • 50k: 30.6 mi, ~5,100 ft climb, ~30 trail mi, 4 aid stations, 9.5-hour limit.
  • 25k: 15.8 mi, ~2,800 ft climb, ~15 trail mi, 2 aid stations, 6-hour limit.
United States North Carolina Danbury

Race information

Website Registration
31 mi
50k
16 mi
25k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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