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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, Dec 4, 2026 | ||||
| Friday Night Cookout | – | Dec 4, 20266:00 PM | $25 | – |
| Non-Runner Ticket (includes Friday and Saturday) | – | Dec 4, 20266:00 PM | $25 | – |
| Saturday, Dec 5, 2026 | ||||
| 40 mile Individual | Ultra | Dec 5, 20267:00 AM | $100 | – |
| 40K Individual Open | Other | Dec 5, 20267:10 AM | $90 | – |
| 40 Mile Team Relay | Relay | Dec 5, 20268:00 AM | $65 | – |
| 40 Mile Team Relay Bulk Purchase | Relay | Dec 5, 20268:00 AM | $620 | – |
| 4 mile Open Race | Other | Dec 5, 202610:00 AM | $65 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Online registration closes Dec 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:10 AM, and the Friday Night Cookout starts at 6:00 PM. The start sits about 540 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
1439 Henderson Tanyard Rd, Pittsboro, NC 27312
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Around December 4 the day usually runs from 37°F at dawn to 54°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 24% of days. Cold snaps dip to 28°F and hot years reach 68°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.
What the organizers of Shakori 40 Running Festival cover on their registration page, in brief.
Course
4 MILE LOOP with the start and finish in the middle of the Shakori Hills Fairgrounds/Camping Area. CLICK HERE FOR COURSE MAP. You will find on the course map a MAP KEY with the following. Please use this map when you arrive to find your…
Course
40 MILE INDIVIDUAL - 7:00am Start. 10 laps of the 4 mile course. You must wear your bib at all times during the race. Your bib has your chip. You must run through the checkpoint each lap to get an official time. CUTOFF: you must be on your…
The cause
Shakori Hills Community Arts Center’s mission is to provide culturally significant arts, music and sustainability education and outreach to our local community and schools, while preserving the greenspace of its 72-acre Chatham County…
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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.