Rocks 'n' Roots 10K will be an old-school barebones trail race held in beautiful Cuivre River State Park on May 23, 2021. This event is a challenging run along the Lone Spring Trail through the Northwoods Wild Area of the park. The Trail race will start and finish in Camp Derricotte. All registrants will receive a short sleeve cotton shirt with their registration.
The start will be staggered with waves of 30 runners every 5 minutes in order to allow social distancing and prevent congestion on the trails. Runners will choose their start time during registration. The race is capped at 150 runners.
Rocks 'n' Roots will be an environmentally friendly cup-less race. Runners will be required to carry all water and nutrition during the race. We will have one aid station that will have minimal staff, a first aid kit, and bottled water for emergencies. We will have course marshals/volunteers at all road and creek crossings as well as a volunteer crew on hand to ensure rules are followed.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Trail 10K Closed
Online registration closed-
10K Trail Run
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$25.00Mar 11 – Apr 26
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$30.00Apr 27 – May 9
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$35.00May 10 – May 21
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Packet Pickup
Participants can pick their packets up on Saturday, May 22nd at Fleet Feet St. Charles from 10am-5pm or on race morning at the race site, beginning at 7:15am.
Course Info
Rocks 'n' Roots will start and finish at Camp Dericottte and take runners on the Long Spring Trail, a 6 mile trail divided by Hwy KK. The trail is named for the flowing spring that emerges in the valley at the base of a ridge. The northern portion of the trail runs through the Northwoods Wild Area and crosses Big Sugar Creek and is a designated state natural area. Runners can expect natural surfaces such as dirt, mud, gravel, rocks and roots. Expect plenty of elevation changes and some stream crossings while you enjoy the dogwood and wildflowers that frequent the trail. The first half mile will be on paved road to allow runners time to space out before hitting single track trail the rest of the way.
Awards
The top 5 male and female overall finishers will receive a custom made award.
Volunteers
Interested in volunteering? Rocks 'n' Roots volunteers receive a 2021 event t-shirt. We are looking for individuals and groups to help with packet pick-up, course marshaling, pre/post-race, aid station, and more. Click here for volunteer sign-up or email JR for more information!
Contact information
- Event contact
- JR Baker
- Phone
- 636-614-6303
