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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport Male Masters 40+ | Mountain Bike | Oct 17, 20262:00 PM | $55$65 after Oct 17, 2026 | – |
| Sport Male Open | Mountain Bike | Oct 17, 20262:00 PM | $55$65 after Oct 17, 2026 | – |
| Single-Speed Male Open | Mountain Bike | Oct 17, 20262:02 PM | $55$65 after Oct 17, 2026 | – |
| Sport Male Masters 50+ | Mountain Bike | Oct 17, 20262:02 PM | $55$65 after Oct 17, 2026 | – |
| Sport Male Masters 60+ | Mountain Bike | Oct 17, 20262:02 PM | $55$65 after Oct 17, 2026 | – |
| Single-Speed Female Open | Mountain Bike | Oct 17, 20262:03 PM | $55$65 after Oct 17, 2026 | – |
| Sport Female Masters 40+ | Mountain Bike | Oct 17, 20262:03 PM | $55$65 after Oct 17, 2026 | – |
| Sport Female Open | Mountain Bike | Oct 17, 20262:03 PM | $55$65 after Oct 17, 2026 | – |
| Beginner Male Open | Mountain Bike | Oct 17, 20262:05 PM | $45$55 after Oct 17, 2026 | – |
| Beginner Male Masters 40+ | Mountain Bike | Oct 17, 20262:07 PM | $45$55 after Oct 17, 2026 | – |
| Jr 11-12 Male | Mountain Bike | Oct 17, 20262:07 PM | $37$47 after Oct 17, 2026 | – |
| Jr 13-14 Male | Mountain Bike | Oct 17, 20262:07 PM | $37$47 after Oct 17, 2026 | – |
| Beginner Female Open | Mountain Bike | Oct 17, 20262:08 PM | $45$55 after Oct 17, 2026 | – |
| Jr 11-12 Female | Mountain Bike | Oct 17, 20262:08 PM | $37$47 after Oct 17, 2026 | – |
| Jr 13-14 Female | Mountain Bike | Oct 17, 20262:08 PM | $37$47 after Oct 17, 2026 | – |
| Jr 8-10 Female | Mountain Bike | Oct 17, 20262:08 PM | $37$47 after Oct 17, 2026 | – |
| Jr 8-10 Male | Mountain Bike | Oct 17, 20262:08 PM | $37$47 after Oct 17, 2026 | – |
| Expert Female Open | Mountain Bike | Oct 17, 20262:15 PM | $60$70 after Oct 17, 2026 | – |
| Expert Male Masters 50+ | Mountain Bike | Oct 17, 20262:15 PM | $60$70 after Oct 17, 2026 | – |
| Expert Male Open | Mountain Bike | Oct 17, 20262:15 PM | $60$70 after Oct 17, 2026 | – |
| Intermediate Jr Male 18-Under | Mountain Bike | Oct 17, 20262:17 PM | $45$55 after Oct 17, 2026 | – |
| Intermediate Male 19-39 | Mountain Bike | Oct 17, 20262:17 PM | $50$60 after Oct 17, 2026 | – |
| Intermediate Male Masters 40+ | Mountain Bike | Oct 17, 20262:19 PM | $50$60 after Oct 17, 2026 | – |
| Intermediate Male Masters 50+ | Mountain Bike | Oct 17, 20262:19 PM | $50$60 after Oct 17, 2026 | – |
| Intermediate Male Masters 60+ | Mountain Bike | Oct 17, 20262:19 PM | $50$60 after Oct 17, 2026 | – |
| Intermediate Female 19-39 | Mountain Bike | Oct 17, 20262:20 PM | $50$60 after Oct 17, 2026 | – |
| Intermediate Female Masters 40+ | Mountain Bike | Oct 17, 20262:20 PM | $50$60 after Oct 17, 2026 | – |
| Intermediate Female Masters 50+ | Mountain Bike | Oct 17, 20262:20 PM | $50$60 after Oct 17, 2026 | – |
| Intermediate Jr Female 18-Under | Mountain Bike | Oct 17, 20262:20 PM | $45$55 after Oct 17, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Mountain Bike fee goes up to $65 on Oct 17, 2026.
Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:23 AM, and the Sport Male Masters 40+ starts at 2:00 PM.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
161 Salt Cedar Lane, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Aggregated from official results (Roadless Races) for Rootrock MTB. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2025 Beginner Male Open, the fastest tenth finished in 32:30 or better, the top quarter in 37:23, and half the field in 41:27; the last tenth came in after 49:39.
At the 2025 Intermediate Male 19-39, the fastest tenth finished in 1:15:56 or better, the top quarter in 1:18:43, and half the field in 1:25:52; the last tenth came in after 1:44:59.
At the 2025 Sport Male Masters 40+, the fastest tenth finished in 1:35:58 or better, the top quarter in 1:37:38, and half the field in 1:45:02; the last tenth came in after 2:07:18.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | n/a | 44:57 |
| 30-39 | n/a | 32:33 |
| 40-49 | n/a | 39:01 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Up 23 percent since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2024 to 2025, the field went from 13 to 30 finishers, and the median time dropped from 1:30:45 to 41:27.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30 (+131%) | 41:27 | under 32:30 | 31:13 |
| 2024 | 13 | 1:30:45 | under 1:14:37 | 1:13:00 |
From each year's official results for the Mountain Bike; virtual options are left out.
What the organizers of Rootrock MTB cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
A professional photographer will be at the race capturing images of the race day fun. After the race, we will post a link to the photos, which will be free for download. Check out photos from our past races HERE.
Schedule and packet pickup
Volunteers have a front row seat to all the action and make it all happen on race day. All are welcome to volunteer. At Rootrock MTB, volunteers help with check-in, aid stations, course marshalling, post-race food, and sweeping/demarking…
Schedule and packet pickup
SATURDAY, 10/17/26 (Race Day). STAGING AREA: Great Meadow Park at Briar Chapel (161 Salt Cedar Ln, Chapel Hill, NC 27516). 12:30pm-1:45pm: Check-in / Packet-up / Calf Marking. 1:45pm-2:00pm: Racer lineup. 1:50pm-2:00pm: Pre-race brief…
Course
Briar Chapel has 20+ miles of AWESOME single-track. There are some easy, flat mellow areas but most of the trails at Briar Chapel offer a fun challenge and include plenty of rocks, roots, and hills. Overall, we would categorize the trails…
Shirt and medal
We will have two award ceremonies: 3:45pm - Beginner Junior. 5pm - Intermediate, Sport, Single-speed, and Expert. Awards and prizes will be presented to the top three in each class. We will randomly select winners of some great giveaways –…
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The 3rd Annual Rootrock Mountain Bike Race at Briar Chapel, held on the afternoon of October 17, challenges mountain bikers of all abilities on fun and demanding courses. Riders will tackle a dynamic mix of smooth, flowing dirt trails, root- and rock-strewn single-track, and punchy hill climbs. After racing, athletes enjoy a festive post-race vibe with food, great music, a free kids’ race for treasure, and a fun awards ceremony packed with giveaways.
Complementing the morning 6th Annual Rootrock Trail Run (5K/10K/Half Marathon), Rootrock MTB is the second leg of the Rootrock Trail Races.