Shakori 40 Running Festival
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Shakori 40 Running Festival
The Shakori 40 Running Festival takes place December 4–5, 2026, at the Shakori Hills Community Art Center, 1439 Henderson Tanyard Rd, Pittsboro, NC 27312, US. The event uses a cross-country style course that winds through the Shakori Hills property.
The event program includes these race options:
- 40 mile individual ultramarathon.
- 40K individual open race.
- 40 mile age graded team relay for up to 10 members, with age and gender factored to determine the overall winning team.
- 4 mile open race.
Additional event components cover two days. Friday features camping check-in, packet pickup, live music, and a Friday Night Cookout. Saturday includes race starts for the listed events and awards presentations for relay, 40K, and 40 mile races. A non-runner ticket is available for access on Friday and Saturday.
Published entry fees on the event page include: 40 mile individual $100, 40K individual $90, relay per teammate $65, relay bulk purchase $620, 4 mile $65, non-runner ticket $25, and Friday Night Cookout $25. The event page also notes on-site amenities such as camping, food, bonfires, and craft beer, and lists related resources like an apparel store and course and relay information. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
