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Cane Creek Mtn Trail Run 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 11, 2026
- Start time
- 8:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Snow Camp, North Carolina
- Entry fee
- From $75
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Oct 11, 20268:30 AM | $90 | 110 |
| 10K | 10K | Oct 11, 20269:00 AM | $75 | 160 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Half Marathon: $90 until Oct 10.
- 10K: $75 until Oct 10.
Online registration closes Oct 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $90, entry is about 38 percent above a typical half marathon in North Carolina, which costs $65 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in North Carolina runs 2:30:44, about 11:30 a mile, based on 14 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:42:31 and men in 2:21:11.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:19 AM, and the Half Marathon starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 540 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
5075 Bass Mountain Road, Snow Camp, NC 27349
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2025 results
All results10K
131
finishers
1:25:38
median (13:47 /mi)
54:30
winning time
51% / 49%
women / men
Half Marathon
81
finishers
2:44:20
median (12:32 /mi)
1:37:59
winning time
36% / 64%
women / men
Aggregated from official results (Roadless Races) for Cane Creek Mtn Trail Run. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Cane Creek Mtn Trail Run?
At the 2025 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 1:03:52 or better, the top quarter in 1:14:30, and half the field in 1:25:38; the last tenth came in after 1:54:44.
At the 2025 Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 2:07:25 or better, the top quarter in 2:22:48, and half the field in 2:44:20; the last tenth came in after 3:27:03.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | 1:19:30 | 1:13:25 |
| 30-39 | 1:15:27 | 59:02 |
| 40-49 | 1:14:19 | 1:02:21 |
| 50-59 | 1:16:46 | 1:10:45 |
| 60-69 | 2:07:59 | 1:16:56 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
How fast is it?
Slower than most North Carolina trail 10Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 10K field finished under 1:14:30, against 1:01:23 in a typical North Carolina trail 10K, so times here run 21 percent slower.
- Half Marathon: Slower than most North Carolina trail half marathons. The fastest quarter of the 2025 half marathon field finished under 2:22:48, against 2:13:15 in a typical North Carolina trail half marathon, so times here run 7 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 11 the day usually runs from 53°F at dawn to 73°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 12% of days. Cold snaps dip to 44°F and hot years reach 79°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Cane Creek Mtn Trail Run cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Schedule of Events
Sunday, October 11, 2026 (postponed from Sept 12, 2026 - MORE HERE ). STAGING AREA: Pine Hill Trailhead at Cane Creek Mountain Natural Area (5075 Bass Mountain Road, Snow Camp, NC 27349). 7am-8:30am: Take 2-4 min shuttle ride from parking…
Course
Race Highlights / Registration Fee Includes
Limited race entry to provide an intimate and friendly race experience and to prevent overcrowding on the trails. Fun and challenging course design. Professional race operations. Superbly marked course – you won’t get lost. Race tee that…
Course
Course Description
The 10K and half marathon courses include excellent single-track, challenging climbs, beautiful scenery, potential sightings of southeastern blueberry bees, a remote feel, and an optional stair climb to the top of the 80' observation tower…
Course
FREE Kids Race for Treasure
At 11:15am, kids 11-under are invited to participate in the FREE Kids Race for Treasure. All kids are welcome to participate and parents are encouraged to line the race course to cheer them on. We will match kids in age groups (3-U, 4-5…
Parking and travel
Volunteer
Volunteers have a front row seat to all the action and make it all happen on race day. All are welcome to volunteer. Volunteers help with parking, check-in, aid stations, course marshalling, post-race food, and sweeping/demarking the…
Race details
- Where
- 5075 Bass Mountain Road, Snow Camp, NC 27349Map
- Course
- Trail
- Start elevation
- About 540 feet
- Included with entry
- T-shirt
- Distances
- 10K, Half Marathon
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 11, 2026), 2025 (Sep 13, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Cane Creek Mtn Trail Run?
- Sunday, October 11, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $75 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for North Carolina?
- At $90, entry is about 38 percent above a typical half marathon in North Carolina, which costs $65 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances can I run?
- 10K, Half Marathon.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 131 runners finished the 10K; the median finish was 1:25:38 and the winner ran 54:30.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 10K field finished under 1:14:30, against 1:01:23 in a typical North Carolina trail 10K, so times here run 21 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 5075 Bass Mountain Road, Snow Camp, NC 27349.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on Ride with GPS; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
The 2nd Annual Cane Creek Mountain Trail Run features 10K or Half Marathon of seriously stellar single-track, and at the tail end of the race, an optional stair climb to the top of the 80′ observation tower, offering spectacular views from the highest peak in NC east of Greensboro. Those choosing not to climb the tower can take a real-time, time penalty 'served' at the aid station located at the foot of the tower.
Cane Creek Mountain Natural Area is a new 1000 acre park located in Snow Camp, NC (Alamance County) and is an easy drive from Chapel Hill, Durham, Raleigh, Burlington, Greensboro, and Winston-Salem. Challenge yourself this September and come join the adventure!