Shakori 40 Running Festival
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Event information
The Shakori 40 Running Festival takes place December 5-6, 2025 in Pittsboro, NC at the Shakori Hills Community Art Center. The event uses a cross-country style course that winds through the art center and surrounding trails. The festival program includes these race distances:
- 40 mile ultramarathon
- 40K open race
- 40 mile team relay (age-graded)
- 4 mile open race
Format, registration and on-site features
The 40-mile team relay is age-graded and allows up to 10 members per team; age and gender factor into the overall team result. Event pricing listed by the organizer is: 40 mile Individual $100, 40K Individual $90, 40 Mile Team Relay $65, 40 Mile Team Relay bulk purchase (team of 10) $620, 4 mile Open Race $65, and Non-Runner Ticket (includes Friday and Saturday) $25. Registration for listed events closes December 3, 2025 at 11:59pm EST.
The festival schedule includes camping check-in, packet pickup, live music, a cookout, awards for relay/40K/40 mile, and on-site amenities such as food service, camping, bonfires, and craft beer. The site is described as part of the Shakori Hills Community Art Center, a venue used for trails, music events, and outdoor gatherings. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.