Shakori 40 Running Festival

Pittsboro, United States • 5-6 Dec 2025

Event overview

The Shakori 40 Running Festival is scheduled for December 5-6, 2025 in Pittsboro, NC (27312). The event uses a cross-country style course that winds through the Shakori Hills Community Art Center. Shakori Hills is located just outside Chapel Hill and is known for the Shakori Hills Music Festival. The festival weekend includes live music, food, camping, bonfires, and on-site amenities such as a barn where packet pickup takes place.

Races, schedule and entries

The festival offers individual and team events, an option for non-runners, and awards for relay, 40K, and 40-mile fields. Packet pickup, race meetings at the start line, relay awards, and individual event awards are part of the weekend program. Camping check-in, a jambalaya and chowder cookout (RSVP available), and live music are listed on the Friday schedule.

  • 40 miles - Individual and age-graded team relay (up to 10 members)
  • 40K - Individual open race
  • 4 miles - Open race
  • Non-runner - Friday and Saturday access

Listed entry fees: 40 mile Individual $100; 40K Individual $90; 40 Mile Team Relay $65; 40 Mile Team Relay bulk (team of 10) $620; 4 mile Open Race $65; Non-Runner Ticket $25. Registration closes December 3, 2025. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

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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