Moore County Trail Marathon

Pinehurst, United States • 7 Mar 2026

Event overview

The "Miles 4 Moore" Moore County Trail event takes place on March 7, 2026, in Pinehurst, NC. It is part of the Sandhills Running "Miles 4 Moore" charity series. Proceeds will fund gym memberships, coaching, and nutrition consultations for low-income families and high school athletes.

Distances

  • Marathon
  • Half Marathon
  • 5K

Registration and entry fees: the marathon and half open December 1, 2025 (price listed $50); the 5K opens January 25, 2026 (price listed $40). All participants receive an official race t-shirt and a finisher medal; t-shirts cannot be guaranteed for registrations after February 25, 2026. There will be prizes for the top male and female in each event category. The event is described as a self-paced fun run/walk and is open to runners, walkers, and backpackers.

Routes and logistics

Marathon and half routes start near Sandhills Community College (SCC) and travel around Reservoir Park, the Whitehall Trail, out to Nick’s Creek, and return to SCC. Marathon runners complete the loop twice. There are four aid stations on the loop providing water, Gatorade, and snacks; for marathon runners this equates to eight aid stops. The marathon has a 7-hour cutoff (about a 16:01 pace per mile). The 5K follows the SCC perimeter road onto the Reservoir Park Trail and returns to the start.

Event parking is at the Sandhills Community College Sports Complex, 395 Wilbur Blvd, Pinehurst, NC 28374. Bathrooms are available at the SCC start/finish area, Nick’s Creek parking lot turnaround, and Reservoir Park main parking lot. Packet pickup is available the evening prior at Sandhills Horticulture Gardens, 3245 Airport Rd, Pinehurst, and on race morning. Food trucks and on-site activities are planned. March weather in Moore County is typically cool in the morning and milder by mid-day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

42 km
Moore County Trail Marathon
21 km
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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