Welcome to the second annual Run The Roost Trail Race. 

Welcome to Dolorosa Race Co.’s spring event, Run The Roost Trail Race! We are excited you are interested in our event and we hope to see you in April! Rocky Face Ridge Park is a beautiful park in Dalton, GA. This race will be held on an amazing 10-mile loop. Boasting nearly 2,000 feet of elevation gain per loop, this is a great, runnable course, with race lengths for everyone! There is a one-loop, three-loop, and five-loop race, so whether you are looking to run 10 miles, 50 kilometers, or 50 miles; we are sure this course will challenge you while also leaving you with a breathtaking view each time you summit the roost!

This is the perfect event to bring your family and friends to as well. Throughout the day, spectators and crew can participate in different events, toss some cornhole, and there’s even a pond to fish in near the pavilion. 

There will be one main aid station during the loop. It will be stocked with water, electrolytes, gels and a few other food options. After each loop, you will find more food and hydration options at the pavilion. Lunch will be served to all racers running the 50k or 50-miler around 1pm and dinner will be available for the 50-milers around 5pm. 

Soli Deo Gloria!

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Course Elevation Profile:

Registration

Please sign-up through our UltraSignUp page.

Online registration closes on 4/25/2025 at 5pm, however, to guarantee your race shirt, please sign up before 4/1/2025. In-person registration at packet pick-up and the day of the race will be on a first-come basis until the race limit is reached. The race is capped at 100 runners. If you are interested in volunteering, please let us know.

Packet Pickup

Packet pickup will be on Friday, April 25th from 530-730, at the venue! If you are unable to make it for packet pick up on Friday, you may pick up your packet from 6:00-6:45 on the morning of the race.

Shirts, Awards, Weather & Cutoffs

The race shirt will be a short sleeve tri-blend shirt and will include our 2025 race logo! (The female cut shirts are form fitting and run about a size small. The men’s shirts run a size large.)

Finisher awards for the top male and female of each race: 10 miler, 50k and 50m.

In the event of severe weather we will delay the start as necessary to avoid lightning. If severe weather threatens the entire day and does not appear to let up, we may be forced to cancel. If we are forced to cancel, 5/3 will serve as the back-up date for the race.

Average Temperatures throughout April for Dalton: Low 45F-52F, High: 68F-75F, sounds amazing, right?!

There will be very generous cutoffs. We want everyone that is willing to keep pushing towards their goal to finish! 10 mile race: no-cut off, 50k race: 10 hour cut-off (19 minute pace), 50 mile race: 14 hours 8 minutes (17 minute pace). Trail racing is an amazing sport and we want to give the best experience to everyone, including your crew and our volunteers! Racing a 50k or 50m race is a serious undertaking, so please sign up accordingly.

There are no refunds after 12/31/2024, transferring your registration to a different runner is allowed on a case-by-case basis after 12/31 and there is no guarantee of shirt size availability for the transferee. We do not mail shirts or medals to participants unable to make the event.

Want Discounts to one of our races?

Sign-up to volunteer and you will be eligible for a $30 race credit for each volunteer block you sign up for. Interested in volunteering for an entire race? Your next DRC race will be FREE!

Race Sponsors

We are happy to have some amazing sponsors and we are thankful for their support of this race and the Trail Running Community. If you have never tried their products, be sure to check out their websites! If you are interested in sponsoring our event, don’t hesitate to reach out to us!

2024 Race Photos