Shakori 40 Running Festival
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Event overview
The Shakori 40 Running Festival is a two-day event held December 5-6, 2025 at Shakori Hills Community Art Center, 1439 Henderson Tanyard Rd, Pittsboro, NC 27312. The festival includes live music, food, camping, bonfires, and on-site vendors. Packet pickup is available on both days and a Friday night cookout and music are part of the weekend schedule. Awards for the relay, 40K, and 40-mile races are presented on Saturday.
Races and entry details
The event offers multiple race formats and ticket types:
- 40 mile individual ultramarathon
- 40K individual open race
- 40 mile age-graded team relay (teams up to 10 members; age and gender factor into team scoring)
- 4 mile open race
- Non-runner ticket covering Friday and Saturday
Listed entry prices on the event page are $100 for the 40 mile individual, $90 for the 40K individual, $65 for a relay entry, $620 for a bulk relay purchase (team of 10), $65 for the 4 mile race, and $25 for the non-runner ticket. Registration for the events closes December 3, 2025. The course is described as a cross-country style route that winds through the Shakori Hills Community Art Center. The organizer is Shakori 40 Running Festival. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
