Sandhills Flyers 5K
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About the race
The Sandhills Flyers 5K is a trail running event that starts on the Sandhills Community College campus and follows paths through Southern Pines Reservoir Park. The course is a certified USATF course (Certificate NC22019BDS) and is listed as 5K / 3.1 Miles. Race timing is provided by Gate City Timing Company.
Event features include a group pre-race warm-up, pre- and post-race massages by the SCC Therapeutic Massage program, a 360-degree photo booth, and awards for overall and age-group finishers in 1st through 3rd places. Onsite food and beverage vendors and fitness and wellness vendors will be present. The event is stroller friendly and dog friendly.
Registration details provided by the organizer specify a $30 race registration fee. Registration opens on March 24, 2026 and closes on September 22, 2026; participants who register by September 6 are guaranteed a t-shirt. In-person packet pick-up and registration are available Friday, September 25 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at Pace Yourself Run Co. in downtown Southern Pines, or on the morning of the event at Sandhills Community College from 7:00 to 8:30 AM.
The event is scheduled to proceed rain or shine. In cases of severe or unsafe weather, the event may be delayed, modified, or canceled; no refunds will be issued for weather-related cancellations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
