Moore County Trail Marathon

Pinehurst, United States • 7 Mar 2026

Event

The "Miles 4 Moore" Moore County Trail series includes a marathon, a half marathon, and a 5K on Saturday, March 7, 2026, in Pinehurst, NC (3395 Airport Road, Pinehurst, NC 28374). The series donates proceeds to support community wellness and resiliency. Proceeds from this event will fund gym memberships, coaching, and nutrition consultations for low-income families and high school athletes.

  • Marathon - Moore County Trail Marathon
  • Half Marathon - Moore County Trail 1/2 Marathon
  • 5K - Moore County Trail 5K

Course and logistics

The marathon and half marathon run around Reservoir Park, Whitehall Trail, and Nick’s Creek Trail; marathon runners complete the loop twice. The 5K runs around Reservoir Park. There are four aid stations on the loop providing water, Gatorade, and snacks (eight stops for the full marathon). The marathon has a 7-hour cut off time (16:01 pace per mile). The event is open to runners, walkers, and backpackers. Event parking is at the Sandhills Community College Sports Complex, 395 Wilbur Blvd, Pinehurst, NC. Bathrooms are available at the start/finish area, Nick’s Creek parking lot turnaround, and Reservoir Park main parking lot. All participants receive a race t-shirt and a finishers medal; t-shirts cannot be guaranteed for registrations after Feb 25, 2026. Packet pickup is available the evening before and the morning of the race. There will be prizes for the top male and female in each event category. Typical March temperatures in the area are mid-40s in the morning and mid-50s to low-60s by mid-day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

26 mi
Moore County Trail Marathon
13 mi
Moore County Trail 1/2 Marathon
5 km
Moore County Trail 5k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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