Run at the Rock - Half Marathon
Burlington, United States • 13 Dec 2025
Event overview
The Run At The Rock takes place on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at Cedarock Park in Burlington, NC. The event offers three trail race distances and includes a race hoodie and a finisher medal for all participants. Registration fees include chip timing, post-race food including hot soup, and free photo downloads. The race day program also includes packet pick-up, an awards ceremony, a free kids race, contests, and giveaways.
- 5K
- 10K
- Half Marathon
Course, awards, and rules
Cedarock Park has about 12 miles of single-track and equestrian trails. Each course begins with 0.6 miles of wide road, gravel, and paved trail before entering forested single-track and wider equestrian trails. The trails have root and rock sections and several short hill climbs. Elevation gain is listed as 217 feet for the one-loop 5K, 508 feet for the one-loop 10K, and 999 feet for the two-loop Half Marathon. Aid stations are placed approximately every 1-2 miles. Medical support, volunteers, and course markings are provided.
All finishers receive a medal. Top five overall male and female competitors in each distance receive awards and prizes; age-group awards are given for 1st-3rd places by standard age categories. Minimum unaccompanied ages are specified for each distance and younger runners may compete only when accompanied by a registered parent or guardian unless approved by the race director. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.