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 in Pittsboro, NC, located just outside Chapel Hill. The event uses a cross‑country style course that winds through the community art center and surrounding trails.
Races included in the festival:
- 40 mile individual ultramarathon
- 40K individual open race
- 40 mile age‑graded team relay for up to ten members
- 4 mile open race
The team relay is age graded, with age and gender factored into team scoring to determine the overall winning team. The festival schedule spans two days and includes evening and weekend activities on the site.
On‑site amenities and activities described for the weekend include camping, live music on Friday and Saturday, a Friday cookout (dinner included, donations welcome), bonfires, food vendors, and craft beer. Camping check in and packet pickup are available on the property. Awards are presented for the races during the event weekend.
The description notes that the Shakori Hills site is used for community arts and music gatherings and that the event combines trail running with music and camping at the community art center in Pittsboro. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
