Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Trail

Event overview

The Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Trail Half Marathon & 5 Mile takes place Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Northeast Park in Gibsonville, North Carolina (3421 NE Park Drive, Gibsonville, NC 27249). The event offers multiple on-course options, including in-person and virtual formats, and ruck divisions for those who carry a pack. The half marathon course crosses the Reedy Fork River two times.

Distances

• Half Marathon - trail distance with two Reedy Fork River crossings.
• 5 Mile - trail distance option.
• Virtual Half Marathon and Virtual 5 Mile - remote participation options.
• Half Marathon Ruck and 5 Mile Ruck - ruck divisions for both distances.
• Economy registration options available for both distances.
• Half Marathon - Early Start (No Awards) option listed.

Registration, features, and policies

Registration includes a custom race hoodie, a finisher medal, chip timing with live results, a bumper sticker, post-race food and a beer, and race photos. The race is part of the North Carolina Trail Mega Medal Series. The organizer notes highly variable winter conditions have occurred in past years, from about 85 degrees and dry to about 35 degrees with slippery trails and an uncrossable river.

Refund and transfer rules: no refunds within 30 days of the event; earlier requests may be eligible for a 50% refund of the entry fee excluding processing fees. Entries cannot be deferred to another year. Entries can be transferred to another person for a $5 fee; shirt size cannot be changed. If the race is canceled for reasons beyond control, refunds will not be made but race packets including shirts will be made available at a determined location. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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