Shakori 40 Running Festival
Updated
Saturday, December 5, 2026, first start 7:00 AM, in Pittsboro (1439 Henderson Tanyard Rd). Distances: 4 miles, 40K, 40 miles. Entry from $65 to $620.
Course and race notes
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.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, December 5
2026 · in 28 days
Start time
7:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Trail
Dirt or single-track on at least part of the course
Distances
4 miles40K40 miles
Price
$65 to $620
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Fri Dec 4 (in 27 days)
Opened Dec 10, 2025
Race day in Pittsboro
Weather
55° / 35°F
Typical high and low for December 5, with a 30% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Siler City 2 N, NC (9.8 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:12 AM – 5:03 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday. The 7:00 AM start is 12 minutes before sunrise, so bring a light and something reflective.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
2 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest under 0.1 mi away.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Dec 4
Where to stay
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Getting there
- RDURaleigh-Durham International Airport29 miFlights arriving Dec 4 into RDU ↗
- GSOPiedmont Triad International Airport42 miFlights arriving Dec 4 into GSO ↗
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