Sandhills Flyers 5K
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Sandhills Flyers 5K
The event is a 5K (3.1 miles) trail run that begins on the Sandhills Community College campus and winds through Southern Pines Reservoir Park. The course is officially certified by USATF, certificate number NC22019BDS. Race timing is provided by Gate City Timing Company.
Race services and features include a pre-race warm-up, a 360-degree photo booth, pre- and post-race massages provided by the SCC Therapeutic Massage program, and fitness and wellness vendors. Food and beverage options on site include Ashley's Sweet Designs custom cookies, Billie's Boujee Lemonade truck, and Birdie Brews Coffee Co. truck. The event is dog friendly.
Awards are presented for overall and age-group first, second, and third place finishers. In-person registration and packet pick-up are available the day before at Pace Yourself Run Co. in downtown Southern Pines and on-site the morning of the event. Registration opens March 24, 2026, closes September 22, 2026, and the registration fee is $30. Registrations received by September 6 are guaranteed a t-shirt.
The event will take place rain or shine. In the event of severe or unsafe weather conditions the event may be delayed, modified, or canceled; no refunds will be issued for weather-related cancellations. Updates will be communicated by the organizers.
Primary and in-kind sponsors include FirstHealth Center for Health & Fitness, Penick Village, Studio 729 Fitness, Ward Roland - State Farm Insurance, and several local fitness partners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
