Sandhills Running "Sasquatch 4-Hour 1-Mile Repeat" and "Sasquatch 5K"

Event Overview

• Date: October 17, 2026
• Time: 8 AM
• Location: 555 E Connecticut Ave, Southern Pines, NC
• Race Link: Sasquatch Race Details

Course Description

• Loop Length: 1-mile loop
• Trail Type: Well maintained and well-marked
• Scenic Features: Includes the oldest known living Long Leaf Pine Tree, estimated to be over 470 years old
• Event Options: 4-hour loop challenge or a 5K option (three loops)

Packet Pickup

• Pre-Race: Friday, October 16, from 6-7 PM
• Location: Pace Yourself Run Company, 205 NE Broad St, Southern Pines, NC 28387
• Same Day: Available from 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM at start line
• Maps: Pickup Location

Parking Information

• Location: Weymouth Woods Center for the Humanities
• Address: 555 E Connecticut Ave, Southern Pines, NC 28388
• Map: Parking Location
• Access: Easy access to the start line

Event Details

• Self-Paced: Participants can run or ruck as many miles as they wish in the 4-hour time frame
• Recording: Laps will be recorded by race organizers
• Provisions: Aid station with water, Gatorade, and snacks available
• 5K Option: 1-hour cutoff: participants can switch to the full challenge anytime

Awards

• Prizes: Top male and female in both 4-hour and 5K events
• Categories: Available for both run and ruck
• Participation Rewards: Official race t-shirt and finishing medal
• Note: T-shirts not guaranteed for registrations after October 12, 2026