North Carolina · 24hrs
Cape Fear 24 Hour
Cape Fear 24 Hour is a 24hrs event held in Lillington, North Carolina. It was last held on October 10, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 150 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Lillington, NC
- Field size
- ~150 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 10, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Lillington, North Carolina
- Distances
- 24hrs
- Field size
- About 150 runners
- Registration
- ultrasignup.com
- Official website
- facebook.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 28, 2026: open
- Start time
- 8:00 AM EDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified
- Typical race-day weather
- about 59°F at the start, 86% humidity, 12 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 28, 2026)
About the Cape Fear 24 Hour
Cape Fear 24 Hour is a timed endurance run on a USATF-certified 0.5918-mile paved loop around Lillington's Parks and Recreation baseball fields. Runners choose how far to go over 24 hours, supported by a continuously stocked aid station and trackside camping.
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Cape Fear 24 Hour: common questions
- When is the Cape Fear 24 Hour?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Cape Fear 24 Hour held?
- In Lillington, North Carolina.
- What distances does the Cape Fear 24 Hour offer?
- 24hrs.
- How many people run the Cape Fear 24 Hour?
- About 150 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Cape Fear 24 Hour?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at ultrasignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Cape Fear 24 Hour?
- Registration status as last checked September 28, 2026: open. $85 (from runsignup.com, checked September 28, 2026).
- What time does the Cape Fear 24 Hour start?
- 8:00 AM EDT.
- What is the course like at the Cape Fear 24 Hour?
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Cape Fear 24 Hour?
- about 59°F at the start, 86% humidity, 12 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 28, 2026).
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