Shakori 40 Running Festival

Pittsboro, United States • 4-5 Dec 2026

Shakori 40 Running Festival

The Shakori 40 Running Festival takes place December 4-5, 2026 in Pittsboro, North Carolina at the Shakori Hills Community Art Center (1439 Henderson Tanyard Rd, Pittsboro, NC 27312). The event uses a cross-country style course that winds through the Shakori Hills venue and combines competitive races with on-site activities such as camping, live music, bonfires, food vendors, and a Friday night cookout. Packet pickup and camping check in are part of the weekend operations. Awards are presented for the relay and individual races.

Distances and event formats include:

  • 40 mile individual ultramarathon
  • 40K individual open race
  • 40 mile age graded team relay for up to 10 members
  • 4 mile open race

The 40 mile team relay is age graded, factoring age and gender to determine overall team standings. A non-runner ticket option is available for attendance on both Friday and Saturday. The festival emphasizes use of the Community Art Center grounds and surrounding trails as the course setting. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

40 mi
40 Mile Team Relay Bulk Purchase
40 mi
40 Mile Team Relay
40 mi
40 Mile Individual
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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