Roark
Alta 5in Short - Men's

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Alta 5in Short is built for distance days with lightweight feel and bounce-free storage

What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:

"The Alta 5in Short is my go-to for long trail runs. The pockets are clutch for carrying gels, the liner is super comfortable, and they breathe well even when the heat cranks up. I’ve used them for everything from tempo runs to back-to-back big days."

When the miles start stacking up, we trust the Roark Alta 5in Short to keep us comfortable, cool, and organized. Designed with input from mountain athletes, these shorts combine lightweight performance and endurance-ready storage in one streamlined package.

The built-in brief liner wicks moisture and stays put, while the supportive waistband houses a full suite of low-bounce pockets perfect for stashing fuel, keys, or a soft flask. With a 5-inch inseam, we get the perfect balance of coverage and mobility—ideal for technical trails, long races, and exploratory miles on remote singletrack. These are the shorts we grab when the goal is distance, not distractions.

Details

Trail running short made for long distances and rugged terrain
Lightweight, stretchy shell moves easily with every stride
Built-in liner offers support and wicks moisture during efforts
5-inch inseam provides optimal coverage and range of motion
Stretch waistband with internal drawcord for locked-in fit
Rear pocket and side stash pockets hold fuel, keys, or soft flasks
Breathable, quick-drying fabric keeps us cool and dry
Trusted for trail runs, endurance races, and big adventure days
Item #RORE0G2

Material: 85% nylon, 15% elastane
Fit: slim
Length: mid-thigh
Outseam: 15in
Inseam: 5in
Pockets: 1 zippered back, 1 back stash
Waist: stretch
Activity: running, training, hiking, casual

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4.5 based on 4 ratings

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2 out of 5 stars

February 26, 2025

Not Practical

Familiarity:: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
Size Bought:: L
Height:: 5' 10"
Weight:: 170

I found these shorts to be primarily form over function. They were not comfortable to wear or easy to move in. The tiny side pockets are not really good for carrying anything. I found the built in liner to be bothersome as well.

Kevin

5 out of 5 stars

January 10, 2025

Love these run shorts!

Familiarity:: I've used it several times
Size Bought:: Large

Have worn these on multiple run workouts both long and short. Wear extremely well and look great!

5 out of 5 stars

October 3, 2024

Outstanding shorts w/great features

Familiarity:: I've used it several times
Size Bought:: S

side pockets, color, fit, all great, worn for several trail runs and are awesome so far

pkaud

5 out of 5 stars

September 13, 2024

Fantastic shorts

Familiarity:: I've put it through the wringer
Size Bought:: M
Height:: 6' 2"
Weight:: 175

I love these shorts. The short itself is made of a durable, comfortable material that doesn't bunch up and can take a beating against rocks and trees. Three pockets are in the back of shorts: one zipper and two stash pockets. The zipper pocket is the only one out of all the running shorts I've tried that is big enough for my phone with a case on and, once you tie the shorts tight, does not aggressively bounce the phone around. Stash pockets are okay; I pretty only use them for trash, as some items feel like they could bounce out, as the pockets have no closure mechanism. Maybe a button or elastic lip would fix this? Otherwise, the liner is fine and they fit me great. I'm about a 32" waist with long legs and got a medium. I'd highly recommend for any type of running.

Corey B