"Miles 4 Moore" Moore County Trail Marathon, Half, and 5K

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

The Moore County Trail Marathon, Half, and 5K is part of the Sandhills Running "Miles 4 Moore" race series. The "Miles 4 Moore" race series is a charity run series that donates proceeds to support community wellness and resiliency. The proceeds from this event will go towards funding gym memberships, coaching, and nutrition consultations for low-income families and high school athletes.

📍 Marathon and Half Route

• Scenic Route: Participants will enjoy a scenic route around Reservoir Park, Whitehall Trail, and Nick’s Creek Trail.
• Distance: Marathon runners will complete this loop twice.
• Support Stations: There will be four well stocked aid stations along the route with water, Gatorade, and runners' snacks.
• Registration: Registration will open 01 December 2025 and remain open through race day.

🏞️ 5K Route

Participants will enjoy a scenic route around Reservoir Park.

🚗 Parking and Start Line Info

• Parking Location: Parking will be available in the Faulkner parking lot Sandhills Community College off Earhart Drive Pinehurst NC, 28374.
• Start Line: The start line is located at tailhead near the Palmer Trades Center.
• Map: Locate the Start Line

🤝 Community Focus

This is a self-paced fun run/walk. The event is intended to build community wellness and resiliency while raising awareness and funds for a great cause.

🏆 Prizes

There will be prizes for the top male and female in each event category.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Activities

• Natural Scenery: The Gardens and Reservoir Park are great locations for families and spectators to take in some natural scenery while waiting for their runner.
• Outdoor Activities: The area offers plenty of scenic hiking trails, and fishing.
• Local Attractions: The nearby towns of Southern Pines, Aberdeen, and Pinehurst offer plenty of shopping, restaurants, and coffee shops.
• Onsite Fun: There will also be food trucks and activities on site.

🌦️ Weather

March weather in Moore County is typically cooler in the mornings with temperatures in the mid-40s and mild to pleasant by mid-day with temperatures in the mid-50s to low-60s. The race is early enough that we may catch some early spring blossoms and miss the pollen.

👕 Participant Perks

Participants will receive an official race t-shirt and finishers medal. T-shirts cannot be guaranteed for registrations after Feb 25, 2026.

📦 Packet Pickup

• Race Day Pickup: Race packets can be picked up between 6:30-7:00 am the morning of race day March 7, 2026.
• Pre-Race Pickup: Picked up the evening prior March 6, 2026 at Pace Yourself Run Co in Downtown Southern Pines between 6:00-7:00 pm.
• Map: Locate the Pickup Location

For more details, visit the event page: Miles 4 Moore.