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Big 4 Trail Race

Name: Big 4 Trail Race
Start: 2025-08-09
End: 2025-08-09
Location: Winston-Salem

Winston-Salem, United States • 9 Aug 2025

The Big 4 Trail Race Series is a collection of four trail running events held in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, organized by the Twin City Track Club. The series includes the Hobby Trails to You!, Salem Lake Trail Races, Black Friday Relays, and Frosty Fifty races, spanning from August 2024 to January 2025. Participants can register for all four races at a discounted rate and earn special apparel upon completion.

The races take place on scenic Winston-Salem trails, offering a variety of distances and relay formats. The series supports local charities, including the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Winston-Salem and the Winston-Salem Street School, fostering community engagement and a welcoming atmosphere for trail runners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States North Carolina Winston-Salem

Race information

Registration

50 km

Frosty Fifty

20 km

Black Friday Relays

Hobby Trails to You!

Salem Lake Trail Races

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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