Shakori 40 Running Festival

Pittsboro, United States • 5-6 Dec 2025

Shakori 40 Running Festival takes place in Pittsboro, North Carolina, at Shakori Hills and its Community Art Center. The cross-country style course winds through Shakori Hills, offering a 40-mile ultramarathon, a 40K open race, and a 40-mile age-graded team relay for up to 10 runners, plus a 4-mile open race. The event emphasizes community, nature, and live music, with camping, bonfires, craft beer, food, and on-site vibes. It combines endurance racing with social atmosphere, featuring camaraderie and entertainment in a setting near Chapel Hill’s region famed for Shakori Hills Music Festival. Visit for a weekend of running and celebrations together. 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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