Shakori 40 Running Festival

🌲 Event Overview

The Shakori 40 brings the running community together for a celebration of nature, team camaraderie, and live music. We offer a 40-mile ultramarathon, a 40K open race for men and women, and a 40-mile age-graded team relay for up to 10 members—factoring in age and gender to determine the overall winning team. There’s also a 4-mile open race. Our cross-country style course winds through the Shakori Hills Community Art Center in Pittsboro, NC.

🎶 Location Highlights

• Famous Venue: Shakori Hills is renowned for the Shakori Hills Music Festival.
• Community Space: The Community Art Center is a place where everyone can enjoy nature, walk scenic trails, spend sunny afternoons with family, and immerse themselves in art, music, and life’s simple pleasures.
• Local Culture: By embracing these abundant resources, our local culture continues to thrive.

🎉 Festival Experience

• Entertainment: You’ll have a blast at the Shakori 40, thanks to great camaraderie, live music, delicious food, camping, bonfires, craft beer, and so much more.
• Annual Tradition: Join us each December for a weekend you’ll never forget!

📍 Race Details

• Date: 2026-12-04
• Location: 1439 Henderson Tanyard Rd, Pittsboro, NC
• Registration: Sign up here.