Rocks and Roots Winter Series

Race Overview

Join us for the 13th annual Rocks and Roots Winter Trail Series on January 24, 2027! This event will be held at Alum Creek State Park, located at 3993 Hollenback Rd, Lewis Center, OH.

• Dates: January 24 & February 21, 2027
• Distances: Choose from 10K, 20K, 30K, 40K, or 50K
• Package: Sign up for both races to receive the Trail Package, which includes our RnR Hoody, Feetures Socks, and a RnR Water Bottle!
• Location: Rocks and Roots Trail at Alum Creek State Park

Event Details

• Start Time: All races begin at 8:00 AM
• Partner: In collaboration with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources
• Volunteer: Interested in volunteering? Earn free entries or discounts at Fleet Feet Columbus! CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER!
• No Refund Policy: The Rocks and Roots Trail Series has a NO REFUND and NO BIB TRANSFER policy for all events.

Packet Pickup

• January Event: January 9-10 at Fleet Feet Sports, 1270 E Powell Rd, Lewis Center, OH 43035
• February Event: February 13-14 at Fleet Feet Sports, 1270 E Powell Rd, Lewis Center, OH 43035
• Race Day Pickup: Beginning at 7:00 AM at the race site
• Unique Bib: You will receive a unique bib for each race!

Why Join Rocks and Roots?

The Central Ohio Trail Running Community is thriving, and we are committed to supporting it! Become a member of the Rocks and Roots Trail Runners Association for training runs and trail work days leading up to the series.

Awards and Giveaways

• Finisher Medals: All participants receive finisher medals
• Event Shirt and Buff: Unique event shirt (gender-specific sizing) at the January race and an event buff at the February race
• Trail Running Package: Available to the first 300 who register for the entire series, includes a hooded sweatshirt and a pair of socks
• Cost: Includes both race dates and the Trail Package

Course Information

• Trail Conditions: Expect rocks, roots, stream crossings, and terrain that may be covered by leaves, snow, or mud.
• Course Structure: The course consists of two 10K loops, with the first loop run on the north loop clockwise and the second loop on the south loop counter-clockwise.
• Water Crossings: At least one water crossing may be present depending on conditions!
• Environmental Integrity: Please only run on marked trails to protect the ecosystem.

Aid Stations

Aid stations will provide water, Gatorade, and snacks at various points along the course, including at the start/finish area and at critical intervals throughout the trail.

Registration

You can register for each event individually or both events together for a discounted rate. Prices increase as the dates draw nearer, so be sure to register early!

Learn more and register for the race at this link.