5K Course
The 5K is perfect for families with kids (aged 6+) and for those looking to get a small taste of trail running. The 5K course starts with .45 mile of wide-open pavement, followed by 3.0 miles of double and single-track. The exact distance is 3.3 miles, with an elevation gain of 222’. While there are some hills, rocks, and roots along the course, the majority of the terrain is less technical than the 10K and Half Marathon courses.
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Rootrock 5K Technical Terrain Course Rating: Overall 2+ out of 5 - (1.8M of EASIEST/EASY and 1.5M of MODERATE) (This is a fun and fast course)
1 - EASIEST (no technical terrain) (wide double-track (dirt road), smooth single-track with minimal rocks/roots, grassy areas, paved trail. Some moderate hills)
2 - EASY (some roots/rocks but mostly smooth sections of trail. Some moderate hills)
3 - MODERATE (more roots and rocks and some smooth sections of trail. Some short punchy hill climbs and gradual inclines dispersed throughout. Some 'flat' sections)
4 - DIFFICULT (a lot of roots and rocks. Many short punchy hill climbs and gradual inclines dispersed throughout. Few 'flat' sections.)
5 - MOST DIFFICULT (almost all roots and rocks. Almost all hills, with very few flat sections)
