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Shakori 40 Running Festival 2026

Date
Race weekend: Friday to Saturday, December 4 to 5, 2026
Start time
6:00 PM start (New York)
Entry fee
From $25
Included with entry
Includes socks
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
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 IndividualUltraDec 5, 20267:00 AM$100–
40K Individual OpenOtherDec 5, 20267:10 AM$90–
40 Mile Team RelayRelayDec 5, 20268:00 AM$65–
40 Mile Team Relay Bulk PurchaseRelayDec 5, 20268:00 AM$620–
4 mile Open RaceOtherDec 5, 202610:00 AM$65–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • Friday Night Cookout and Non-Runner Ticket (includes Friday and Saturday): $25 until Dec 4.
  • 40 mile Individual: $100 until Dec 4.
  • 40K Individual Open: $90 until Dec 4.
  • 40 Mile Team Relay: $65 until Dec 1.

Online registration closes Dec 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.

Light and altitude

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.

Start location and course

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.

Typical race-day weather

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.

From the race's page

What the organizers of Shakori 40 Running Festival cover on their registration page, in brief.

Course

Course Map

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 Map, from the Shakori 40 Running Festival page

Course

RACE INFORMATION

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

About Shakori Hills

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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Race details

Where
1439 Henderson Tanyard Rd, Pittsboro, NC 27312Map
Course
Trail
Start elevation
About 540 feet
Included with entry
Socks; Participant Swag
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
Ultra, Relay, Other
Editions
2026 (Dec 4, 2026), 2025 (Dec 5, 2025), 2024 (Dec 6, 2024), 2023 (Dec 9, 2023), 2022 (Dec 10, 2022), 2021 (Dec 4, 2021)

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Quick answers

When is Shakori 40 Running Festival?
It is a race weekend, Friday to Saturday, December 4 to 5, 2026: Friday Night Cookout, Non-Runner Ticket (includes Friday and Saturday) on Friday; Ultra, Other, Relay on Saturday.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $25 before processing fees.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Dec 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Do runners get a shirt or medal?
Entry includes socks, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
Can I donate to a cause when I register?
Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
What distances can I run?
Ultra, Relay, Other.
Where does it start?
1439 Henderson Tanyard Rd, Pittsboro, NC 27312.

From the organizers

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.

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