FRC Deerfly Trail Race
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Deerfly Trail Race - Carvers Creek State Park
The Deerfly Trail Race takes place on October 17, 2026 at Carvers Creek State Park Sandhills Access in Fayetteville, NC. This is the event's sixth year and it includes race shirts, commemorative coins, and a unique annual logo featuring the Deerfly.
Distances offered include:
- 11K (6.8 miles) - timed
- 6K (4.01 miles) - timed
- 11K Dog (6.8 miles) - timed, for canines with a registered human
- 6K Dog (4.01 miles) - timed, for canines with a registered human
Field size is limited to 200 participants. Registration information in the source lists opening on April 15, 2026 and closing dates that vary by event; main race registration closes October 2, 2026 while dog event registration remains open until October 16, 2026. Listed registration fees are $45 for the 11K, $38 for the 6K, and $17 for each dog event, with a human required to register alongside each dog.
Packet pickup is scheduled for the evening of October 16, 2026 and is associated with the event sponsor, Heckler Brewing Company. Onsite parking is available at the Carvers Creek access. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
