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Not-A-Sprint Weekend

Forest City, United States • 31 Aug 2025

Not-A-Sprint Weekend is an endurance running event held annually in Forest City, North Carolina, featuring 3-hour, 6-hour, and 12-hour individual races, as well as 6-hour and 12-hour three-person relays. The course is an 8.35-mile paved loop along the Thermal Belt Rail Trail, with minimal elevation gain and partial shade, making it runner-friendly. Aid stations stocked with water, electrolytes, and snacks are located at Forest City and Spindale. The event supports Cancer Active, a nonprofit encouraging cancer patients to stay active during treatment. Awards recognize top finishers, and runners completing 50 miles in 12 hours receive a special belt buckle. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States North Carolina Forest City

Race information

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12 hr
95 m+
12 Hour 3-Person Relay
12 hr
95 m+
12 Hour Race
6 hr
95 m+
6 Hour 3-Person Relay
6 hr
95 m+
6 Hour Race
3 hr
95 m+
3 Hour Race
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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