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Not-A-Sprint Weekend

Forest City, United States • 31 Aug 2025

The Not-A-Sprint Weekend is an endurance running event held in Forest City, NC, on August 31, 2025. It features 12-hour, 6-hour, and 3-hour races along a paved, mostly shaded 8.35-mile loop course that follows the Thermal Belt Rail Trail from Park Square to Spindale and back. Participants can compete individually or in relay teams, with options to run multiple laps to reach distances like 50 miles. The event aims to support cancer patients by raising funds for Cancer Active, encouraging health and activity during treatment. Aid stations, medical support, and volunteer assistance ensure a safe and supportive environment for all runners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States North Carolina Forest City

Race information

Website Registration
12 hr
95 m+
12 Hour Race
6 hr
95 m+
6 Hour Race
3 hr
95 m+
3 Hour Race
8 mi
95 m+
8.35 Miles Loop
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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