Shakori 40 Running Festival

DEC

4-5

2026

The Shakori 40 Running Festival is a weekend of trail running and community at the Shakori Hills Community Art Center. Runners can choose from a 40-mile ultra, a 40K, a team relay, or a 4-mile race. The event also features live music, camping, and a festive atmosphere.

4-5 Dec 2026

Pittsboro, North Carolina

Website Registration

40 miles 40 kilometers 4 miles

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Event Overview

The Shakori 40 Running Festival is a two-day event held on December 4-5, 2026. It takes place at the Shakori Hills Community Art Center, located at 1439 Henderson Tanyard Rd in Pittsboro, North Carolina.

Running Events

The festival features several running events:

40 mile Individual ultramarathon.
40K Individual Open race.
40 Mile Team Relay for teams of up to 10 members. The relay uses an age and gender-graded system to determine the winning team.
4 mile Open Race.

The course is described as a cross-country style route that winds through the grounds of the community art center.

Festival Activities

In addition to the races, the event includes a festival atmosphere. Activities and amenities include live music, camping, a Friday night cookout, bonfires, and craft beer. A non-runner ticket is available for spectators. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

40 mi

40 Mile Individual

40 km

40k Individual Open

4 mi

4 Mile Open Race