Sandhills Flyers 5K

Race Overview

5K Trail Run starting on the Sandhills Community College campus and winding through the beautiful Southern Pines Reservoir Park. The course is officially certified by the USATF (Certificate #NC22019BDS). Race timing provided by Gate City Timing Company.

Activities and Features

• Pre-race warm-up: Join us for a warm-up session before the race.
• Massage services: Pre- and post-race massages provided by the SCC Therapeutic Massage program.
• Photo booth: Enjoy a 360-degree photo booth during the event.
• Race awards: Awards for overall and age-group 1st, 2nd, 3rd place finishers.
• Custom cookies: Delicious custom cookies from Ashley's Sweet Designs @ashleyssweetdesigns.
• Lemonade truck: Refreshing drinks from Billie’s Boujee Lemonade truck @billiesboujeelemonade.
• Coffee truck: Coffee from Birdie Brews Coffee Co. @birdiebrewscoffeeco.
• Vendors: Various fitness/wellness vendors on-site.

Accessibility

• Stroller friendly: A great event for families with strollers.
• Dog friendly: Bring your furry friends to enjoy the race with you.
• Volleyball games: Stay & watch our defending Region 10 Champion Flyers Indoor Volleyball team play at 11:00 am & 3:00 pm following the race @sandhills_volleyball.

Logistics

Location: Sandhills Community College, 3395 Airport Rd. Pinehurst NC 28374

Cost: $30 race registration fee, register by Sept. 6 to guarantee a t-shirt.

Registration: In-person race registration & packet pick-up will be available on Friday, Sept. 25 from 4-6:00 pm at Pace Yourself Run Co. (PYRC) in downtown Southern Pines (205 NE Broad St.) or on-site at Sandhills Community College the morning of the race from 7-8:30 am.

Weather Policy

This event will take place rain or shine. In the event of severe or unsafe weather conditions (e.g., lightning, high winds, or flooding), the event may be delayed, modified, or canceled. Participant and volunteer safety is our top priority. No refunds will be issued for weather-related cancellations. All updates will be communicated via email and social media by 8:00 AM on the event day.

Get Involved

Interested in sponsoring, donating, volunteering, or being a vendor on race day? Contact Shelby Basinger at basingers@sandhills.edu.

2026 Sponsors

Primary Sponsors:

• FirstHealth Center for Health & Fitness @firsthealth_fitness
• Penick Village @penickvillage
• Studio 729 Fitness @studio729.fitness
• Ward Roland - State Farm Insurance
• Head Strong Massage @headstrongsportsmassage
• Workhorse Strength & Conditioning @workhorsestrengthconditioning
• Moore Wellness @moorewellnessnc

In-Kind Sponsors:

• Pace Yourself Run Co. @pyruncosopines
• Harris Teeter - Whispering Pines
• Gym Better - Southern Pines @gymbettersouthernpines
• TruFit Gym - Southern Pines @trufitgym_southernpines
• Burn Boot Camp - Southern Pines @burnbootcampsouthernpines

Register for the Sandhills Flyers 5K here!