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Run at the Rock Trail Run

Name: Run at the Rock Trail Run
Start: 2026-12-12
End: 2026-12-12
Location: Burlington

Burlington, United States • 12 Dec 2026

Run at the Rock Trail Run

The Run at the Rock is an annual trail running event held at Cedarock Park in Burlington, North Carolina. Established in 2005, the event takes place on a variety of park trails, including sections of twisty single-track and equestrian paths. The location is accessible from several surrounding cities such as Raleigh, Durham, Greensboro, and Winston-Salem.

Participants can choose from three distinct distances:

5K trail race
10K trail race
13.1 Miles (Half Marathon) trail race

Registration for the event includes a race hoodie for all entrants. Post-race activities at the park feature hot soup and music. The event also includes a free kids race and an awards ceremony with prize giveaways. The courses utilize the natural terrain of Cedarock Park, providing a mixture of technical and smooth running surfaces. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States North Carolina Burlington

Race information

Website

Half Marathon

10k

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Trail runs nearby

Saturday May 9

Run to the Rhythm Trail 5K

Pittsboro

1 mi

5 km

An inaugural community event at Northwood High School in Pittsboro featuring a 5K trail race and a 1 Mile fun run walk. Early registration by April 1 guarantees a race T shirt and swag bag; dogs on leash are allowed.

Saturday May 16

Zen Squirrel Trail Run

Experience the forested trails of Chapel Hill at this annual trail event. Choose from three distances on terrain featuring single track paths and hill climbs followed by post race food and music at Great Meadow Park.

Tuesday May 19

Pollard Family Fun Run

Fearrington

2 mi

A community 2-mile trail run through Briar Chapel on May 19, 2026, organized by the Margaret B. Pollard Booster Club. Entry includes automatic entry into an Apple AirPods drawing; winners receive a certificate and a medal.

Fri - Sun Jun 5-7

Marathon Monk Ultra

A two day ultramarathon gathering at Sky Maple Farm in Hillsborough NC that combines looped running with moving meditation, sound baths, yoga, equine assisted meditation and a vegetarian farm to table dinner.