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Run at the Rock Trail Run

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

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Half Marathon
10k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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