Shakori 40 Running Festival

DEC
4-5
2026
A two-day running festival at Shakori Hills in Pittsboro, NC featuring a 40-mile ultramarathon, a 40K, a 40-mile age-graded team relay, a 4-mile race, live music, camping, and a Friday cookout.
4-5 Dec 2026
40 miles 40 kilometers 4 miles

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Shakori 40 Running Festival : Pittsboro, NC

The Shakori 40 Running Festival takes place December 4–5, 2026 at the Shakori Hills Community Art Center in Pittsboro, North Carolina. The event uses a cross-country style course that winds through the Shakori Hills property and nearby scenic trails.

Racing options at the festival include the following distances:

  • 40 miles individual ultramarathon
  • 40K individual open race
  • 40 miles age-graded team relay for up to 10 members
  • 4 miles open race

The team relay is age-graded and factors age and gender to determine overall team results. The festival also offers a Friday Night Cookout and a Non-Runner Ticket that covers both Friday and Saturday. Amenities and on-site features listed for the weekend include live music, camping, food, bonfires, and craft beer. Packet pickup is available during the event, and awards are presented for the races.

The venue address is 1439 Henderson Tanyard Rd, Pittsboro, NC 27312. The Shakori Hills location is described as a community art center that hosts trails and outdoor activities and is associated with the local music festival held in the area. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

40 mi
40 Mile Team Relay
40 mi
40 Mile Individual
40 km
40k Individual Open
4 mi
4 Mile Open Race
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