Shakori 40 Running Festival
Sat, Dec 5, 2026, 7:00 AM EST
- Location
- Pittsboro, NC
- 1439 Henderson Tanyard Rd, 27312
- Type
- TRAIL
Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.
At a glance
A December running festival in Pittsboro, NC, offering ultra distances, a unique team relay, live music, and a festive outdoor vibe.
- Fun
- Scenic
- Festive
Fun
Scenic
FestiveThe Shakori 40 Running Festival invites you to a unique December weekend in Pittsboro, NC, blending trail running with a vibrant community celebration. Experience a cross-country style course winding through the scenic Shakori Hills Community Art Center. Choose from a 40-mile ultramarathon, a 40K open race, a 4-mile open race, or a distinctive age-graded team relay. This event emphasizes camaraderie, live music, delicious food, and bonfires, creating a memorable outdoor experience for all.
What to expect
- Run a cross-country style course through the natural beauty of Shakori Hills.
- Enjoy a lively atmosphere with live music, delicious food, bonfires, and craft beer.
- Options include a 40-mile ultra, 40K, 4-mile, and an age-graded team relay.
Standout details
- Live music, food, and craft beer
- Camping and bonfires
- Unique age-graded team relay
- Cross-country style course
Perks & features
- After-Party
- Awards
- Food & Drink
After-Party
Awards
Food & DrinkFrom the public listing — confirm on the official site.
Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.
Distances & registration
7 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 4 Miles
Sat, Dec 5, 10:00 AM EST · From $55.50
Opens Dec 10, 2025, 1:44 AM EST · Closes Dec 4, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
- 40K
Sat, Dec 5, 7:10 AM EST · From $72.40
Opens Dec 10, 2025, 1:44 AM EST · Closes Dec 4, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
- 40 Miles
Sat, Dec 5, 7:00 AM EST · From $83.00
Opens Dec 10, 2025, 1:44 AM EST · Closes Dec 4, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
+ 4 more optionsHide
- 40 Miles
Sat, Dec 5, 8:00 AM EST · From $55.50
Opens Dec 10, 2025, 1:44 AM EST · Closes Dec 1, 2026, 6:59 AM EST
- 40 Miles
Sat, Dec 5, 8:00 AM EST · From $528.50
Opens Dec 10, 2025, 1:44 AM EST · Closes Dec 1, 2026, 6:59 AM EST
Non-Runner Ticket (includes Friday and Saturday)
Fri, Dec 4, 6:00 PM EST · From $29.00
Opens Dec 10, 2025, 1:44 AM EST · Closes Dec 4, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
Friday Night Cookout
Fri, Dec 4, 6:00 PM EST · From $29.00
Opens Dec 15, 2025, 9:08 AM EST · Closes Dec 4, 2026, 1:00 PM EST
Vibe Check
Push Potential
Push PotentialMixed surface + rolling terrain
- Rolling area
The course
- Mixed
- Rolling
From the organizer
The Shakori 40 brings the running community together for a celebration of nature, team camaraderie, and live music. We offer a 40-mile ultramarathon, a 40K open race for men and women, and a 40-mile age-graded team relay for up to 10 members—factoring in age and gender to determine the overall winning team. There’s also a 4-mile open race. Our cross-country style course winds through the Shakori Hills Community Art Center in Pittsboro, NC.
Shakori Hills, located just outside Chapel Hill, NC, is renowned for the Shakori Hills Music Festival. The Community Art Center is a place where everyone can enjoy nature, walk scenic trails, spend sunny afternoons with family, and immerse themselves in art, music, and life’s simple pleasures. By embracing these abundant resources, our local culture continues to thrive.
You’ll have a blast at the Shakori 40, thanks to great camaraderie, live music, delicious food, camping, bonfires, craft beer, and so much more. Join us each December for a weekend you’ll never forget!
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