Rootrock MTB

Rootrock MTB begins at Great Meadow Park at Briar Chapel in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, on an October afternoon. This mountain bike race features moderately technical single-track, with class-based wave starts and distances from a 5.5-mile loop for beginners and juniors to a 24-mile expert race. The riding begins with 0.3 miles of wide pavement to spread out the field before transitioning to Briar Chapel’s trail network, offering over 20 miles of single-track. Riders will encounter smooth dirt, sections with rocks and roots, hills, and sufficient course options for beginners, juniors, intermediates, sport riders, single-speed racers, and experts. Rootrock MTB is the second event in the Rootrock Trail Races series, following a morning trail run. Participants registering for both events receive a discount and a special award. Post-race activities include food, music, giveaways at the awards ceremony, and a free kids’ treasure race.