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Sandhills Flyers 5K

Name: Sandhills Flyers 5K
Start: 2026-09-26T12:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-09-26T12:00:00.000Z
Location: Pinehurst, NC

Sep 26, 2026 · Pinehurst, North Carolina, US

Listed Apr 12, 2017

North Carolina 5K

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5K Trail Run starting on the Sandhills Community College campus and winding through the beautiful Southern Pines Reservoir Park. The course is officially certified by the USATF (Certificate #NC22019BDS). Race timing provided by Gate City Timing Company.

Pre-race warm-up
Pre- and post-race massages provided by the SCC Therapeutic Massage program
Freshly Picked Juice & Smoothie truck @freshlypickedrco
Simply Coffee truck @simplycoffeerobbins
360-degree photo booth
Race awards for overall and age-group 1st, 2nd, 3rd place finishers
Ashley's Sweet Designs Custom Cookies @ashleyssweetdesigns
Fitness/wellness vendors
Story-time & children's activities hosted by the SCC Early Childhood program
Dog friendly event
Sandhills Flyers Volleyball matches at 11:00am and 3:00pm following the race @sandhills_volleyball

Location: Sandhills Community College, 3395 Airport Rd. Pinehurst NC 28374

Cost: $30 race registration fee, register by Sept. 5 to guarantee a t-shirt

In-person race registration & packet pick-up will be available on Friday, Sept. 25 from 4-6:00pm at Pace Yourself Run Co. (PYRC) in downtown Southern Pines (205 NE Broad St.) or on-site at Sandhills Community College the morning of the race from 7-8:30am.

Weather Policy: This event will take place rain or shine. In the event of severe or unsafe weather conditions (e.g., lightning, high winds, or flooding), the event may be delayed, modified, or canceled. Participant and volunteer safety is our top priority. No refunds will be issued for weather-related cancellations. All updates will be communicated via email and social media by 8:00 AM on the event day.

Interested in sponsoring, donating, volunteering, or being a vendor on race day? Contact Shelby Basinger at basingers@sandhills.edu.

2026 SPONSORS TBA

THANK YOU to our 2025 SPONSORS:

Financial Sponsors:

FirstHealth Center for Health & Fitness @firsthealth_fitness

Studio 729 Fitness @studio729.fitness

Workhorse Strength & Conditioning @workhorsestrengthconditioning

Ward Roland - State Farm Insurance

Vista Sleep Solutions @vistasleepsolutions

In-Kind Sponsors:

Pace Yourself Run Co. @pyruncosopines

Alpha Therapy @alphatherapyllc

Fuel Force Nutrition @fuelforcenutrition

Harris Teeter - Whispering Pines

Gym Better - Southern Pines @gymbettersouthernpines

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Sandhills Flyers 5K

Run Vibes summary

5K Trail Run starting on the Sandhills Community College campus and winding through the beautiful Southern Pines Reservoir Park. The course is officially certified by the USATF (Certificate #NC22019BDS). Race timing provided by Gate City Timing Company.

Pre-race warm-up

Pre- and post-race massages provided by the SCC Therapeutic Massage program

Freshly Picked Juice & Smoothie truck @freshlypickedrco

Simply Coffee truck @simplycoffeerobbins

360-degree photo booth

Race awards for overall and age-group 1st, 2nd, 3rd place finishers

Ashley's Sweet Designs Custom Cookies @ashleyssweetdesigns

Fitness/wellness vendors

Story-time & children's activities hosted by the SCC Early Childhood program

Dog friendly event

Sandhills Flyers Volleyball matches at 11:00am and 3:00pm following the race @sandhills_volleyball

Location: Sandhills Community College, 3395 Airport Rd. Pinehurst NC 28374

Cost: $30 race registration fee, register by Sept. 5 to guarantee a t-shirt

In-person race registration & packet pick-up will be available on Friday, Sept. 25 from 4-6:00pm at Pace Yourself Run Co. (PYRC) in downtown Southern Pines (205 NE Broad St.) or on-site at Sandhills Community College the morning of the race from 7-8:30am.

Interested in sponsoring, donating, volunteering, or being a vendor on race day? Contact Shelby Basinger at basingers@sandhills.edu.

2026 SPONSORS TBA

THANK YOU to our 2025 SPONSORS:

Financial Sponsors:

FirstHealth Center for Health & Fitness @firsthealth_fitness

Studio 729 Fitness @studio729.fitness

Workhorse Strength & Conditioning @workhorsestrengthconditioning

Ward Roland - State Farm Insurance

Vista Sleep Solutions @vistasleepsolutions

In-Kind Sponsors:

Pace Yourself Run Co. @pyruncosopines

Alpha Therapy @alphatherapyllc

Fuel Force Nutrition @fuelforcenutrition

Harris Teeter - Whispering Pines

Gym Better - Southern Pines @gymbettersouthernpines

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