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Haroc

Danbury, United States • 31 Jan 2026

HAROC (Hanging Rock Challenge)

HAROC takes place on January 31, 2026, at Hanging Rock State Park in Danbury, North Carolina. The event is organized by Tanawha Adventures. Registration closes on Wednesday, January 28 at 11:59 PM ET. The race courses run on park trails and pass boulder fields, cliffs, and waterfalls. A backup date of January 25 is listed in case of significant ice or snow.

Distances and course details

  • 50K - 30.6 miles; ~5,100 ft elevation; trail ~30 miles; 4 aid stations.
  • 25K - 15.8 miles; ~2,800 ft elevation; trail ~15 miles; 2 aid stations.

Both courses include about 0.7 miles of pavement. Time limits are 9.5 hours for the 50K and 6 hours for the 25K. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States North Carolina Danbury

Race information

Website Registration
31 mi
5100 m+
50k
16 mi
2800 m+
25k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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