Hawkins Loop Valentine's Trail 5K - Hurdle Mills

Hurdle Mills, United States • 14 Feb 2026

Event overview

Hawkins Loop Valentine's Trail 5K is a trail running event on February 14, 2026, held at The Land at Hawkins Loop in Hurdle Mills, North Carolina. The event includes a 5K trail run. Registration has a listed end date of February 14, 2026. The entry price shown for the 5K is $25. An event photographer will be on site. Trails will remain open to visitors to explore after the race. The event description states it is open to all ages and experience levels.

Location and course

The race takes place on a 63-acre farm property with winter forest and pasture trails. The venue features gently sloping pastures, modernized century-old farmhouses, and salvaged and repurposed tobacco barns. Fields and old growth forest at the site are described as home to a wide range of birds, wildlife, and plants, supported by an on-staff Certified Master Gardener. Trails include areas for walking, biking, and observation with seating, and a priority block for the North Carolina Bird Atlas citizen science initiative. The property is located in Person County, less than 30 minutes from Durham, Hillsborough, and Roxboro. The event address is 294 Hawkins Loop, Hurdle Mills, NC 27541. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

5 km
5k Trail Run
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

Join the Matcha BullCity 5k in Durham on Jan 17, 2026 for a friendly loop along the Duke Washington Trail hosted by Matcha Girls Run Club. All paces welcome to run, jog, or walk, then unwind with tea and bites at Gossip Tea Lounge.

Take on the Occoneechee Mountain Challenge, a scenic 10 mile trail race in Hillsborough on Jan 25, 2026. The course features rocky single track, about 700 ft of climbing, two aid stations, and a chili finish supporting local charities.

Team up in pairs or fours to tackle 20 laps around the historic Occoneechee Speedway dirt track, about 13.5 miles of fun, strategy and camaraderie. Chip timing, custom swag and a post race BBQ await while teams compete for top honors.

Take on the TarDevil 30 mile Bushwhack, a spirited point to point training run between UNC and Duke that alternates direction each year. This unofficial, adventurous route crosses rugged terrain so come prepared and run at your own risk.