North Carolina · 40 Miles · 40K · 4 Miles
Shakori 40 Running Festival
Shakori 40 Running Festival is a 40 Miles, 40K and 4 Miles event held in Pittsboro, North Carolina. Its next confirmed date is Friday, December 4, 2026. About 547 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- December 4, 2026
- Location
- Pittsboro, NC
- Field size
- ~547 runners
Race details
- Date
- Friday, December 4, 2026
- Location
- Pittsboro, North Carolina
- Distances
- 40 Miles, 40K, 4 Miles
- Field size
- About 547 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 7:00 AM EST
- Course profile — 40 Miles
- Loop course; Trail surface
- Course profile — 40K
- Loop course; Trail surface
About the Shakori 40 Running Festival
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. Shakori Hills, located just outside Chapel Hill, NC, is…
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Shakori 40 Running Festival: common questions
- When is the Shakori 40 Running Festival?
- The next confirmed date is Friday, December 4, 2026.
- Where is the Shakori 40 Running Festival held?
- In Pittsboro, North Carolina.
- What distances does the Shakori 40 Running Festival offer?
- 40 Miles, 40K and 4 Miles.
- How many people run the Shakori 40 Running Festival?
- About 547 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 Shakori 40 Running Festival?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Shakori 40 Running Festival?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $100 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the Shakori 40 Running Festival start?
- 7:00 AM EST.
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