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Schenck Forest Trail Race

Name: Schenck Forest Trail Race
Start: 2025-10-25
End: 2025-10-25
Location: Raleigh

Raleigh, United States • 25 Oct 2025

The Schenck Forest Trail Race is a 6.2-mile trail run held in Raleigh, North Carolina, within the scenic Carl Alwin Schenck Memorial Forest near NC State University. The course features mainly single-track trails winding through creeks, hills, and sandy banks along Richland Creek, offering a challenging and immersive natural experience. This event supports the local nonprofit Hope and Vine, which empowers young women aging out of foster care. The forest itself is a 245-acre teaching and research site managed by NC State, emphasizing sustainable forest management. The race combines outdoor adventure with community impact in a beautiful, wooded setting. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States North Carolina Raleigh

Race information

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6 mi

6.2 Mile Trail Race

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