HAROC

Hanging ROck Challenge 50k & Half

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Experience the beauty, challenge, and thrill of HAROC (Hanging Rock Challenge), a race that showcases the rugged majesty of Hanging Rock State Park. Whether you're taking on the 50K ultra or the Half Marathon, this race is your gateway to some of North Carolina's most stunning terrain—massive boulders, sweeping vistas, towering cliffs, cascading waterfalls, and trails that will push your limits and reward your spirit.

We’re thrilled to host this race in the park that inspired our love of the mountains. HAROC is more than just a race—it's a journey through the landscapes that shaped Tanawha Adventures and a chance for runners to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of this mountain oasis in the Piedmont.

Date & Time

January 11th, 2025

Start Time:

50k: 8:00 AM

Half: 9:00 AM

Location: Hanging Rock State Park, Lake Parking Lot

Runner Perks

•Race T-shirt
•Custom Finisher Award
•Extremely Scenic Course
•Well-stocked aid stations
•Post-race food & socializing

Registration & Entry Fees

Registration opens November 22nd at 8am!

No Refunds at any time. Transfers must be submitted no later than January 3rd. Deferments are only granted for military deployment, pregnancy, or death in the family within 2 weeks of the event.

Signup Here

Course Description

The courses is mix of smooth singletrack and extremely technical singletrack. Small boulders and rocks are strewn throughout the trail, which will keep you focused and on your toes. Each course will pass waterfalls, massive boulders, cliff sides, a fire tower, and exhilarating vistas. The 50k course has roughly 5,000 ft of gain/loss and the half course has about 2,500 ft of gain/loss.

Each course will have aid stations located approximately every 6-7.5 miles along the course. Aid stations will have at a minimum: Water and Skratch Labs electrolyte drink. Minimum foods include: bananas, orange slices, potato chips, pretzels, PB&J, pickles, Snickers, & M&Ms. Most aid stations will have a variety of other hot and cold solid foods that will vary by aid station.