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Haroc

Danbury, United States • 31 Jan 2026

HAROC (Hanging Rock Challenge)

HAROC is a trail running event at Hanging Rock State Park in Danbury, North Carolina, held on Saturday, January 31, 2026. The event is organized by Tanawha Adventures. Registration closes on Wednesday, January 28 at 11:59 PM ET. A backup date of February 14 is listed in case of significant ice or snow.

Course information

The event offers two distances:

  • 50k (about 30.6 miles)
  • 25k (about 15.8 miles)

Course details for the 50k include approximately 30 trail miles and 0.7 miles of pavement, about 5,100 feet of elevation gain, four aid stations, and a 9.5-hour time limit. Course details for the 25k include about 15 trail miles and 0.7 miles of pavement, about 2,800 feet of elevation gain, two aid stations, and a 6-hour time limit.

All information above is specific to the listed event at Hanging Rock State Park. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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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