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Name: Dirt Surf: Spirit of the Trail
Start: 2026-08-02
End: 2026-08-02
Location: Pinnacle

Pinnacle, United States • 2 Aug 2026

Dirt Surf: Spirit of the Trail

Dirt Surf: Spirit of the Trail is a trail running and community event presented by BLISTERED in collaboration with The Run Club, Fiddlin' Fish Brewing, and lululemon. It takes place on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at Pilot Mountain with the meeting location listed as 134 Culler Road, Pinnacle, NC 27043.

The event offers participants the option to run or hike a route of approximately 3–6 miles. Runners of varying paces are welcome. After the route, the schedule includes a community gathering at the trailhead so participants can rest and socialize.

The organizer lists the event as an in-person activity with an estimated duration of two hours. The description notes a casual, community-focused format centered on trail use at Pilot Mountain and a trailhead meetup following the route. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States North Carolina Pinnacle

Race information

Registration

3 mi

3-6 Mile Route

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

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