Registration for the 2021 Winter Series sold out in mid-December. Please join us in 2022!

Post your 2021 Winter Series & Challenge Results and Photos here!

Go outside and do things! Explore the trails with us this winter in our 9th annual Rocks and Roots Winter Trail Series in January and February! Choose from distances of 10K, 20K, 30K, 40K, 50K, or opt for the epic Mileage Challenge! 

How is this year’s virtual Rocks and Roots event structured?

• ALL participants receive the Trail Package including:
  • RnR event tee
  • RnR hoody
  • Pair of Feetures socks
  • Handheld Water Bottle
  • Finisher Medal (Finisher Medals will be mailed following completion of event.)
• Participants can choose from completing the 10K, 20K, 30K, 40K, 50K, or the Mileage Challenge.
  • Participants can log their results or mileage here during January and Feburary.
  • The 10K through 50K are standalone race efforts. Results can be uploaded anytime in January or February through the registration site. We encourage participants to run their virtual race at the Rocks and Roots Trail at Alum Creek, however is not mandatory.
  • The mileage challenge is a two-month long mileage challenge. Log as many miles as possible during January And February. We encourage participants to run as many of their miles at the Rocks and Roots Trail at Alum Creek, however is not mandatory.
• Belt Buckles are for the Mileage Challenge Only this year. (Belt Buckles will be mailed after completion of event)
  • Bronze Buckle – To earn the Bronze Buckle Mileage Challenge participants must log a minimum of 250 miles through the months of January and February.
  • Silver Buckle – To earn the Silver Buckle Mileage Challenge participants must log a minimum of 500 miles through the months of January and February.
  • Handcrafted Wood Buckle – To earn the Handcrafted Wood Buckle Mileage Challenge participants must log a minimum of 750 miles through the months of January and February.

Like so many other events we are making the necessary decision to make this event virtual for 2021. While we will miss seeing you all on race day we hope the virtual edition of Rocks and Roots keeps you moving forward this winter!

Register Now!

Where is the Rocks and Roots Trail at Alum Creek State Park? The trail head is located just off of Hollenback Rd and just south of the dog park(3993 Hollenback Rd Lewis Center, OH 43035). In the southwest corner of the parking lot you will fiind placards with arrows direction you towards the north and south loops.

• Both loops are approximately 10K in length.
• The north loop is traditionally run first in a clockwise direction.
• The south loop is traditionally run next in a counter-clockwise direction.
• Lopps are alternated until your desired distance is complete.

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 the event plus the Trail Runners Package!! 

• Trail Running Package!
  • 1 RnR event tee
  • 1 hooded sweatshirt (unisex/mens sizing)
  • 1 Handheld Hydration Bottle
  • 1 Pair Feetures Socks
• 5 distances to choose from or opt for the mileage challenge.
• Finisher Medal to all participants. (Finisher Medals will be mailed following completion of event.)
• Belt Buckles are for the Mileage Challenge Only this year. (Belt Buckles will be mailed after completion of event)
  • Bronze Buckle – To earn the Bronze Buckle Mileage Challenge participants must log a minimum of 250 miles through the months of January and February.
  • Silver Buckle – To earn the Silver Buckle Mileage Challenge participants must log a minimum of 500 miles through the months of January and February.
  • Handcrafted Wood Buckle – To earn the Handcrafted Wood Buckle Mileage Challenge participants must log a minimum of 750 miles through the months of January and February.

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Cost: 

The Course: The Rocks & Roots Trail Series is aptly named as there are a LOT of rocks and roots. You will encounter stream crossings. Rocks & Roots are likely to be covered by leaves, snow,  and or mud! See map below!

There will be at least one water crossing depending on course conditions! Please walk and run only on marked trails. Running off trail, including just off to the side of the worn path, damages the ecosystem, and causes unrepairable damage to the trail.

The course is comprised of two 10K loops held primarily on single track trail. Runners will run the north and south loops in a figure 8. 1st loop runs to the NORTH loop and is run clockwise, 2nd loop is run SOUTH and is run counter-clockwise. Repeat as necessary!  Loops are repeated as necessary based on selected race distance.

 

 

Packet Pickup: Packet pickup begins January 1st and ends Feburary 1st at  Fleet Feet Sports (1270 E Powell Rd, 43035)

Training Runs: Join our Rocks & Roots Trail Runners for fun, FREE group runs at EVERY Thursday night at the Rocks and Roots Trail at 7pm! You’ll get a chance to preview the course as well as check out the new sections as we are building them! 

Questions? E-mail jeff@fleetfeetcolumbus.com

Sponsors: If you are interested in being a sponsor please e-mail jeff@fleetfeetcolumbus.com