When does the Run At The Rock - 5K/10K/Half Marathon sell out?

Run At The Rock - 5K/10K/Half Marathon hasn't published a hard registration deadline. Most races of this size raise the entry fee in tiers (early-bird, regular, late) and can sell out without warning — sign up early if you're committed.

Trail

Run At The Rock - 5K/10K/Half Marathon

Q: How hard is the Run At The Rock - 5K/10K/Half Marathon 5K?

Run At The Rock - 5K/10K/Half Marathon is a 5K on a trail course in Burlington, North Carolina. We don't have a verified elevation profile yet — check the organizer's course map for the climb breakdown.

Q: What should I wear for the Run At The Rock - 5K/10K/Half Marathon?

Race-day weather in Burlington can swing year over year, so dress for the forecast on the day. As a rule of thumb, dress for ~10°F warmer than the standing temperature once you start running. Layer with a throwaway long-sleeve at the start, gloves and a hat for sub-50°F mornings, and a singlet plus a visor when it climbs above 60°F. The published start time is 9:30 AM. Check the race-day weather forecast on this page closer to the date for a specific recommendation.

December 12, 2026

Burlington, North Carolina

Rolling Course

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Great for beginners

Family-friendly

Trail / hill challenge

About the Race

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 locate...

Course Profile

Course profile data unavailable for this race.

Course features

Terrain

trail

Surface

Trail

Elevation gain

Not measured

Course type

Not stated

Field size

Unknown

Boston qualifier

Course map

Not yet published

Elevation profile

Not measured

Accessibility & inclusion

Walker-friendly

Stroller-friendly

Dog-friendly

Kids race

Yes

Vibe & community

music

No charity partner listed.

History & past results

Years running

Unknown — claim to add

Recurrence

Annual (assumed)

Past finisher times and year-over-year participation will appear here once the organizer publishes them.

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Common questions

How hard is the Run At The Rock - 5K/10K/Half Marathon 5K?

We don't have a verified elevation profile yet — check the organizer's course map for the climb breakdown.

What should I wear?

Dress for ~10°F warmer than the standing temperature once you start running. Throwaway long-sleeve at the start, gloves and a hat for sub-50°F mornings, singlet plus visor when it climbs above 60°F. The race-day forecast above is the source of truth closer to the date.