Rocks and Roots

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 v... irtual 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! 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 ...Read More