Rocks and Roots Winter Series

Go outside and do things! Explore the trails with us this winter in our 12th annual Rocks and Roots Winter Trail Series in January and February! Choose from distances of 10K, 20K, 30K, 40K, or 50K at both dates. Opt to run just one of the races, or sign up for both races and receive the Trail Package, which includes our RnR Hoody, Feetures Socks, and a Handheld Water Bottle! Keep reading to learn more!

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For 2024 our events will be held on Sunday, January 14th and Sunday, February 18th. We are again partnering with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to put on our annual trail running series at Alum Creek State Park. Just like in the past you have the option to sign up for 2 event dates and a WIDE variety of distances, on the only trail in Ohio built for runners, by runners, the Rocks and Roots Trail at Alum Creek!

What - 10K, 20K, 30K 40K & 50K Trail Racing Series

When - For 2024 our events will be held on Sunday, January 14th and Sunday, February 18th.  Both races start at 8:00 am. Again this year we are starting the race in waves. Wave start times listed below.

Start time - 8:00am

Where: Rocks and Roots Trail at Alum Creek State Park. The start of the race is located just off of Hollenback Rd and just south of the dog park(3993 Hollenback Rd Lewis Center, OH 43035). Watch for yellow Fleet Feet arrows pointing you in the right direction!

The Central Ohio Trail Running Community continues to grow and we are excited to provide you with the resources our trail community needs! Join the Rocks and Roots Trail Runners Association for training runs and trail works days as we ramp up for the annual Rocks and Roots Trail Series!

One entry fee gets you entry into both events on the Trails!!  Plus, you get:

Trail Running Package:

1 hooded sweatshirt (unisex/mens sizing)
1 Handheld Hydration Bottle
1 Pair Feetures Socks
2 gels/bars voucher
(Trail Running Package is limited to the first 300 who register for the entire series)
5 distances to choose from
2 unique event shirts (gender specific sizing)
Finisher Medals to all participants.
Belt Buckle to double 50K finishers!
Not sure you can commit to both races? You have the option to sign up for each event individually! But, you don't get the Trail Running Package :(

Cost: Individual Events (Shirt/Medal Only, Trail Package NOT included)

$55 - Through September 30
$60 - October 1 through November 30
$65 - December through December 31
$70 - January 1 through Race Day
Cost: The Series (Includes both race dates and the Trail Package!)
$105 - Through September 30
$115 - October 1 through November 30
$125 - December 1 through December 31
$135 - January 1 through Race Day
Please note: The Rocks and Roots Trail Series has a NO REFUND and NO BIB TRANSFER policy for all events.
 
PACKET PICKUP at Fleet Feet Lewis Center, 1270 E. Powell Road, Lewis Center, Ohio  43035

Friday, January 12, 11am - 7pm

Saturday, January 13, 10am - 6pm

DAY OF RACE PACKET PICK UP:  Sunday, January 14, 7:15am at the Rocks and Roots Trailhead