Run At The Rock - 5K/10K/Half Marathon
- Date
- December 12, 2026
- Distance
- 5K · 10K · Half Marathon
From the Organizer
Welcome to the 22nd Annual Run at the Rock! Since 2005, trail runners from across the region have challenged themselves on the beautiful and demanding trails of Cedarock Park. Run 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon on awesome courses that include twisty single-track and smooth, flowing equestrian trails. After finishing the race, don your race hoodie (included with registration) and enjoy hot soup, great music, a free kids race, and a fun awards ceremony with lots of giveaways.
Cedarock Park is located in Burlington, NC and is an easy drive from Chapel Hill, Durham, Raleigh, Greensboro, and Winston-Salem. See you in December for an awesome day of trail running action.
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Run At The Rock - 5K/10K/Half Marathon?
- Run At The Rock - 5K/10K/Half Marathon is a running event held in Burlington, NC. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Run At The Rock - 5K/10K/Half Marathon?
- Saturday, December 12, 2026 in Burlington, NC at 4242 R Dean Coleman Road, Burlington, NC. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Run At The Rock - 5K/10K/Half Marathon?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Run At The Rock - 5K/10K/Half Marathon
Dec 12, 2026