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.

Event Highlights

• Pre-race warm-up: Join us for a warm-up before the race.
• Massages: Pre- and post-race massages provided by the SCC Therapeutic Massage program.
• Photo booth: Capture your moments at our 360-degree photo booth.
• Awards: Race awards for overall and age-group 1st, 2nd, 3rd place finishers.

Vendor and Refreshments

• Custom Cookies: Ashley's Sweet Designs Custom Cookies @ashleyssweetdesigns.
• Lemonade: Billie’s Boujee Lemonade truck @billiesboujeelemonade.
• Coffee: Birdie Brews Coffee Co. truck @birdiebrewscoffeeco.
• Fitness Vendors: Explore other local fitness and wellness vendors.

Event Details

• Date & Time: 2026-09-26 at Sandhills Community College.
• Location: Sandhills Community College, 3395 Airport Rd. Pinehurst NC 28374.
• Registration Cost: $30 race registration fee, register by Sept. 6 to guarantee a t-shirt.
• Packet Pick-up: In-person registration & packet pick-up available on Friday, Sept. 25 from 4-6:00pm at Pace Yourself Run Co. or on-site at Sandhills Community College the morning of the race from 7-8:30am.

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.

Interested in Joining Us?

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

Sponsors

Primary Sponsors:

• FirstHealth Center for Health & Fitness @firsthealth_fitness
• Penick Village
• Studio 729 Fitness @studio729.fitness
• Ward Roland - State Farm Insurance

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

More Information

For further details and to register, please visit Sandhills Flyers 5K Race Page.