Run at the Rock - Half Marathon

Burlington, United States • 13 Dec 2025

Event overview

Run At The Rock takes place on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Cedarock Park in Burlington, NC (4242 R. Dean Coleman Road). The event offers three trail race options: 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon. Registration for each distance includes a race hoodie and a 3.5" finisher medal. The race uses chip timing, provides medical support, and a professional photographer will provide free photo downloads after the event. Post-race food is available, including hot soup.

Course, services, awards, and policies

  • 5K
  • 10K
  • Half Marathon

Each course begins with 0.6 miles of wide road, gravel, and paved trail before entering forested single-track and equestrian trails. The park has 12 miles of trail; routes include root- and rock-filled sections and several short steep climbs. Elevation gain is listed as 217' for the one-loop 5K, 508' for the one-loop 10K, and 999' for the two-loop Half Marathon. Aid stations are placed roughly every 1-2 miles.

All finishers receive a medal. Awards are given to top overall finishers and age-group placings. There is a free kids race for ages 11 and under, contests with giveaways, and volunteer support. Minimum age rules require unaccompanied runners to be at least 10 for the 5K and at least 12 for the 10K and Half Marathon; younger children must be accompanied by a registered parent or guardian or have race director approval. Sponsors include Athletic Brewing and Roadless Races. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

21 km
999 m+
Half Marathon
10 km
508 m+
10k
5 km
217 m+
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

Run rolling trails through hardwood forest at the 16th Annual Camp Chestnut Ridge Trail Races in Efland NC on Nov 22, 2025, with 4 mile and 8 mile options and a 3 mile virtual race. Scenic, challenging trails and a friendly community vibe.

Join the Birds of a Feather Trail Trot on Thanksgiving at Briar Chapel for a 2 Mile or 5K trail run, timed or untimed. Expect post race pie, a kids race, charity fundraising, and scenic single track trails for all abilities.

Join Black Toenail Friday on November 28 for trail racing at Cane Creek Mountains in Snow Camp NC. Pick a 13.1 mile half or a 7.5 mile route, race in person or virtually and enjoy a long sleeve shirt, post race food and a finisher medal.

Run Briar Chapel's scenic forest trails in the Leftovers Trail Run with 5K and 10K routes featuring roots, rocks and short climbs. Pick a vintage tee and medal, enjoy a free kids treasure race, pro photos and post race food.

Join the Shakori 40 Running Festival, December 5-6, 2025 at Shakori Hills Community Art Center near Chapel Hill, for a scenic cross country course and multiple race options. Camp, enjoy live music, food, bonfires and craft beer while racing..

Enjoy scenic single track at the Little River Trail Runs on January 10, 2026, choosing from 10 mile or 7 kilometer courses with aid stations and friendly volunteers. All proceeds support park and trail upkeep, so every mile gives back.