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Overview

Inspired by the awesomeness of Run at the Rock in December, we created the Cedarock Trail Run, a super-fun and very social springtime event where solo racers and relay teams will battle it out on four, unique 5Kish loop courses. Challenge yourself to run 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon solo or grab a friend (or two or three) to form a half marathon relay team. We’re going to have a blast in May and hope to see you there.

Course Maps and Description

The Cedarock Trail Run course is comprised of four unique, 5K+ loops (A, B, C, and D). Loop A for solo 5Kers, Loops A and B for solo 10Kers, and Loops A, B, C, and D for Half Marathoners (solo and relay teams of 2-4). Loops must be run in succession.

At the start of each loop. racers will run 0.3 – 1.1 miles of wide road, paved trail, or grassy fields before hitting the trails. After this beginning section, athletes run along a combination of forested single-track and wide equestrian trails. Loop A starts with 1.1 miles of pavement, open fields, and wide trail, followed by single-track. Loop B is primarily single-track and Loop C and D are mostly equestrian trails. The courses will be well-marked and course marshals will be positioned at critical spots.  There are plenty of passing opportunities spread throughout.  We would categorize these trails as minimally technical, with some root and rock filled sections and several punchy hill climbs.  In terms of elevation gain, Loops A, B, C, and D have 233′, 174′, 267′, and 222′ of gain, respectively. 

Click on map titles below for course details and elevation profiles.

The Deets – Relay Teams (Fun with Friends!)

Adventures are more fun with friends so gather some friends and enter the Half Marathon Relay.  Your two to four member relay team will complete all loops (A, B, C, and D).  Each team member will complete at least one loop and teams can choose the runner that will complete each of the four loops. Each member of a relay team will have the same numbered bib and each team will be provided with a timing chipped baton.  After completing each loop of the race, relay racers will pass the chipped baton to the ‘on-deck’ racer, who will be waiting in the staging area. Competing on a relay team is a super-fun way to race with friends.  Relay team divisions are Male, Female, and Mixed. 

If you are the first person to register for your team, you will create the team.  After that, the rest of the team members will join the team during registration.

Registration Fees

• 5K: $37 by 1/24, $40 by 3/18, $45 by 5/16, $55 by 5/18
• 10K: $45 by 1/24, $50 by 3/18, $55 by 5/16, $65 by 5/18
• Half Marathon: $65 by 1/24, $70 by 3/18, $75 by 5/16, $85 by 5/18
• Half Marathon Relay (per person): $37 by 1/24, $40 by 3/18, $45 by 5/16, $55 by 5/18
• Registration fees are $2-$5 lower for Youth 17-U and Seniors 65+

Expect Excellence. Your Cedarock Trail Run Registration Fee Includes:

• Limited race entry to provide an intimate and friendly race experience and to prevent overcrowding on the trails.
• Fun and challenging course design
• Professional race operations
• Superbly marked courses – you won’t get lost
• Race tee that you’ll love and want to wear. Comes in men’s/unisex, women’s, and youth sizes.
• Beautiful finisher medal 
• Frequent and well-stocked aid stations every 1-2 miles along the course
• Exciting atmosphere with great music
• Excellent volunteer support
• Medical support
• Chip timing – accurate and timely posting of results
• Abundant, varied, and tasty post-race food/beverage (including items such as sliders, fresh fruit, hummus/veggies, bagels/peanut butter, trail bars, chips, cookies, and a crowd favorite, little cups of M&Ms. Beverages include water, Gatorade, soft drinks, and Honest Kids juice)
• FREE Kids Race for Treasure (see below for details)
• Push-up contest (top 2 M/F win prizes and all who participate get swag)
• Fun awards ceremony with lots of giveaways (see below for details)
• FREE photo downloads post-race (a professional photographer will be at the race)
• Lower pricing for Youth 17-U and Seniors 65+

Race Day Schedule

Staging Area: Cedarock Park – 4242 R. Dean Coleman Rd, Burlington, NC 27215

Saturday, May 18, 2024 (Race Day)

• 6:30am – 7:45am:  Check-in / Packet Pick-Up
• 7:50am:  Pre-Race Brief
• 8am:  Race Start (ALL solo racers and Loop A relay racers)
• 8:30am-12pm:  Post-Race Food
• 9:30am:  Awards/giveaways (5K/10K)
• 10am:  Push Up Contest (5K/10K) (all who participate will receive an item of swag.  Open to all)
• 10:15am:  FREE Kids Race for Treasure (Kids under 11)
• 11am:  Awards/giveaways (Half Marathon – solo and relay)
• 11:30am:  Push Up Contest (all who participate will receive an item of swag.  Open to all)

FREE Kids Race for Treasure

At 10:15am, kids 11-under are invited to participate in the FREE Kids Race for Treasure. All kids are welcome to participate and parents are encouraged to line the race course to cheer them on. We will match kids in age groups (3-U, 4-5, 6-7, and 8-11) and start each group separately on a short out and back ‘race course’ in the large field near the staging area. After running, kids can grab a prize (toys from the dollar store:) from the Treasure Chest!    

Awards, Giveaways, and Age Groups

Solo age groups for each distance (5K, 10K, and Half Marathon): 13-Under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.

Half Marathon Relay Divisions:  Male, Female, and Mixed (at least one team member of the opposite gender).  

Prizes and awards will be presented to the top five overall M/F solo competitors in each distance.

Awards will be presented to the top three M/F solo competitors in each age group in each distance and to the top three half marathon relay teams in each division.

We will randomly select winners of some great giveaways – includes gift certificates, running gear, and Roadless Races merchandise.  Racers and volunteers are eligible to win.

Venue

Rules and Policies

Rules:

• In-ear earbuds and external speakers are not permitted in the race.  Bone conduction headsets are OK.
• Pets, pacers, and baby strollers are not permitted on the course. 
• Respect the environment.  No littering.
• Excellent sportsmanship is an expectation at our events. Respect other racers, volunteers, and race staff.  
• Follow the marked course and stay on designated trails. No shortcutting. 
• Please inform our timers if you drop out of the race.
• Bib numbers must be visible from the front at all times.
• Run at your pace.  There are no cut-off times.

Policies:

• Refunds – Receive a full refund (minus $10 and the runsignup processing fee) if you must cancel your race 14 or more days before the race. No cash refunds within 14 days. To cancel, email request to info@roadlessraces.com
• Credits – Receive a coupon code for future Roadless Races if you must cancel your race within the following time periods:  Cancel 14 or more days before the race to receive a 100% credit of your registration fee.  Cancel 4-13 days before the race to receive a 50% credit of your registration fee.  To cancel, email request to info@roadlessraces.com.
• Transfers – Transfer your entry to another racer if you are not able to attend the race (go to runsignup, input your confirmation code, and follow directions for bib exchange.)  Transfers must be initiated online at least 3 days prior to the race.  No race day transfers.  We do not allow transfers to another race, but you can cancel your race for full or partial credit. 
• Minimum Age for 10K and Half Marathon – Cedarock Trail Run 10K and Half Marathon racers must be at least 12 years old to race unaccompanied in the 10K or Half Marathon.  Racers 8-11 years old MUST race WITH (alongside) a registered parent or guardian, unless approved by race director (email info@roadlessraces.com to request approval).
• Minimum Age for 5K – Cedarock Trail Run 5K racers must be at least 10 years old to run unaccompanied in the 5K.  Racers 8-9 years old MUST run WITH (alongside) a registered parent or guardian, unless approved by race director (email info@roadlessraces.com to request approval). Racers 5-7 years old MUST run WITH (alongside) a registered parent or guardian.
• Cancellation/Postponement – Racers may choose between a full refund (minus runsignup processing fee) or a coupon code for 100% credit of the registration fee paid, should we need to cancel or postpone the event for any reason. Use credits for future Roadless Races events.

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