7236 NC Hwy 87 N, Pittsboro NC
Saturday, October 10th, 2026
Join us on Saturday, October 10th from 9:00am - 1:00pm in Pittsboro, North Carolina!
This 5K trail run will be held at Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge, a sanctuary providing lifelong care to farm animals rescued from abuse, neglect and abandonment. In this officially timed race, you will make three loops on gravel roads that wind through the beautiful fields and forests of our sanctuary. Our rescued goats, sheep, cows, ducks, geese and chickens will cheer you on as you pass by their houses and habitats! Immediately following the official 5K, we will host a Kids' Run.
The event includes delicious offerings from food and drink vendors and a trophy ceremony for winners. All participants will receive:
- Race T-shirts
- Swag Bag
- Finisher Medals
Early bird tickets are only $30 and end August 1st. After that, tickets are $40. Day of registration tickets are $50. So register now!
Check out a preview of the course in our video below:
Race-day essentials
Light, simple picks for a fast effort.
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Course Map
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Run clubs in Pittsboro, NC host weekly group runs — a great way to prep for race day.
