Run At The Rock - 5K/10K/Half Marathon
Run At The Rock - 5K/10K/Half Marathon is a trail running and running race on December 12, 2026 in Burlington, NC, with entry fees from $60 to $80.
- Date
- December 12, 2026 (142 days to go)
- Price
- $60–$80
- Sports
- Trail RunningRunning
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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
55°
Typical Low
33°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Burlington Alamance Ap, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Burlington, NC
Population
58,599
as of 2023
City Elevation
597 ft
Nearest Airport
GSO
Piedmont Triad International Airport · 27 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Run At The Rock - 5K/10K/Half Marathon, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
142
Days to train
- Race
- Run At The Rock - 5K/10K/Half Marathon
- Date
- December 12, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Trail Running
Running off-road — dirt, singletrack, and mountain paths — from 5Ks to ultras. The terrain makes for an exciting twist and adventure in your running journey.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
More Trail Running races near Burlington, NC
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7 miles away
Three Little Pigs 5K Trail Run
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21 miles away
Triple Lakes Trail Race
Half Marathon · Marathon · Ultra · From $50 · Bur Mil Park
23 miles away
Birds of a Feather Trail Trot
2 Mile / 3K · 5K · 10K · From $36 · 161 Salt Cedar Lane
24 miles away
Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Burlington than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Run At The Rock - 5K/10K/Half Marathon
Dec 12, 2026