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FRC Deerfly Trail Race

Fayetteville, United States • 18 Oct 2025

The FRC Deerfly Trail Race is an annual trail running event held at Carvers Creek State Park in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Celebrating its fifth year, the race offers timed 11K and 6K distances through scenic longleaf pine forests in the Sandhills area, where participants may spot local wildlife like red-cockaded woodpeckers and fox squirrels. Unique to this event are dog-friendly races: the Big Dog 11K and Lil Pup 6K. The race is capped at 200 runners to maintain an intimate atmosphere and is sponsored by Heckler Brewing Company. Participants receive special race shirts, pint glasses, and challenge coins featuring the event’s deerfly-themed logo. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States North Carolina Fayetteville

Race information

Registration
11 km
11k
11 km
Big Dog 11k (dogs Only)
6 km
6 km
Lil Pup 6k (dogs Only)
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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