Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Trail

Gibsonville, United States • 17 Jan 2026

Event overview

The Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Trail Half Marathon & 5 Mile is a trail running event held on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Northeast Park, 3421 Northeast Park Drive, Gibsonville, NC 27249. The event offers in-person and virtual options, and includes standard and economy packages. The half marathon course includes two crossings of the Reedy Fork River. The race has a history of highly variable winter conditions, including hot, dry and cold, slippery, or flooded trails.

Distances and formats

  • Half Marathon
  • 5 Mile
  • Ruck options available for both distances
  • Virtual Half Marathon and Virtual 5 Mile
  • Early start option for the half marathon (no awards)

Registration and included items

Registration packages include a custom race hoodie, a WTF finisher medal, chip timing with live results, a WTF bumper sticker, post-race food and beer, and race photos. The event is part of the North Carolina Trail Mega Medal Series. Economy and virtual registration options are offered.

Policies

If the race is canceled for reasons beyond race control, refunds will not be made; race packets, including shirts, will be distributed at a location to be determined. No refunds will be issued within 30 days of the event. Earlier than 30 days, a request may be made for a 50% refund of the entry fee, excluding processing fees. Entries cannot be deferred to another event or year. Entries may be transferred to another individual for a $5 transfer fee; T-shirt size cannot be changed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

13 mi
Half Marathon
13 mi
Half Marathon Ruck
5 mi
5 Mile
5 mi
5 Mile Ruck
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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