In 78 days · Sat, Dec 12, 2026
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When
Saturday, December 12th, 2026
Where
4242 R Dean Coleman Road, Burlington NC
Distances
5K · 10K · Half
Typical weather
35–51°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 0 of the last 10 years
2025
29–38°F
dry
2024
32–46°F
dry
2023
27–49°F
dry
2022
37–50°F
dry
2021
37–60°F
dry
2020
47–62°F
dry
2019
28–43°F
dry
2018
25–44°F
dry
2017
31–51°F
dry
2016
38–56°F
dry
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About this race
Race Overview
- Event: 22nd Annual Run at the Rock
- Date: 2026-12-12
- Location: 4242 R Dean Coleman Road, Burlington, NC
- Race Options: 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon
Race Description
- Challenge: Trail runners from across the region have challenged themselves on the beautiful and demanding trails of Cedarock Park.
- Course: Awesome courses that include twisty single-track and smooth, flowing equestrian trails.
- Post-Race: 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.
- Accessibility: Cedarock Park is located in Burlington, NC and is an easy drive from Chapel Hill, Durham, Raleigh, Greensboro, and Winston-Salem.
Additional Information
- Website: For more details and registration, visit Run At The Rock.
- Community: Join us in December for an awesome day of trail running action.
Course map
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