Shakori 40 Running Festival

Pittsboro, United States • 4-5 Dec 2026

The Shakori 40 Running Festival will take place in Pittsboro from Friday 4 December 2026 to Saturday 5 December 2026. You can run between 4 and 40 miles. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

40 mi
40 Mile Individual
40 mi
40 Mile Team Relay
40 km
40k Individual Open
4 mi
4 Mile Open Race
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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