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Saturday, October 10th, 2026
7236 NC Hwy 87 N, Pittsboro NC
5K
57–74°F · low rain risk
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2025
50–64°F
dry
2024
52–67°F
dry
2023
52–73°F
dry
2022
49–71°F
dry
2021
62–77°F
dry
2020
62–70°F
rain
2019
54–75°F
dry
2018
68–76°F
rain
2017
73–81°F
dry
2016
51–66°F
dry
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About this race
Event Details
Join us on Saturday, October 10th from 9:00am - 1:00pm in Pittsboro, North Carolina!
Race Information
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.
- Course: You will make three loops on gravel roads that wind through the beautiful fields and forests of our sanctuary.
- Cheerleaders: Our rescued goats, sheep, cows, ducks, geese and chickens will cheer you on as you pass by their houses and habitats!
- Kids' Run: Immediately following the official 5K, we will host a Kids' Run.
- Trophy Ceremony: The event includes delicious offerings from food and drink vendors and a trophy ceremony for winners.
Registration Details
All participants who register before September 18th will receive:
- Race T-shirts: Guaranteed for early registrants.
- Swag Bag: Exclusive items for participants.
- Finisher Medals: Awards for completion.
Early bird tickets are only $30 and end August 1st. After that, tickets are $40. Day of registration tickets are $50. So register now! Please note that we can only guarantee race t-shirts, swag bags, and finisher medals to individuals who register before September 18th.
Course Preview
Check out a preview of the course in our video below:
Registration Link
For more information and to register, visit our registration page.
Course map
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