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

🏃‍♂️ 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.
• Loop completion: Marathon runners will complete this loop twice.
• Aid stations: There will be four well stocked aid stations with water, Gatorade, and runners' snacks.
• Registration: Registration will open 01 December 2025 and remain open through race day.

📏 5K Route

• Scenic path: Participants will enjoy a scenic route around Reservoir Park.

🚗 Event Parking

• Location: Event parking will be located at the Sandhills Community College Sports Complex, 395 Wilbur Blvd, Pinehurst NC, 28374.
• Facilities: Bathrooms will be available at the start/finish line and the turn around point at Nick’s Creek parking lot.
• Additional restrooms: There is also one additional public restroom along the route at Reservoir Park main parking lot.

💪 Race Purpose

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.

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

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Activities

• Scenic locations: 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, playgrounds, and fishing.
• Local amenities: The nearby towns of Southern Pines, Aberdeen, and Pinehurst offer plenty of shopping, restaurants, and coffee shops.
• Food and 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 Gifts

All 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 packets can be picked up between 6:30-7:00 am the morning of race day March 7, 2026, or picked up the evening prior March 6, 2026, at the Sandhills Horticulture Gardens, 3245 Airport Rd, Pinehurst NC, 28374 between 6:00-8:00 pm.

For more details, visit the official race page.