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Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Trail Half Marathon & 5 Mile
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Trail Half Marathon & 5 Mile is a half marathon, 5K and 5 Miles event held in Gibsonville, North Carolina. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, January 16, 2027. About 50 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- January 16, 2027
- Location
- Gibsonville, NC
- Field size
- ~50 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, January 16, 2027
- Location
- Gibsonville, North Carolina
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 5K, 5 Miles
- Field size
- About 50 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 9:30 AM EST
- Course profile
- Point-to-point course; Trail surface
- Typical race-day weather
- about 38°F at the start, 50% humidity, 12 mph wind (based on the 2026 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 25, 2026)
About the Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Trail Half Marathon & 5 Mile
The Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Half Marathon & 5 Mile is North Carolina’s wildest winter trail race, held every January at Northeast Park in Gibsonville. This unique trail race has built a reputation for unpredictable conditions—over the years it’s been 85 degrees and bone dry, while other times it’s been 35 degrees with extremely slippery trails and even an uncrossable river. No matter the weather, this race delivers adventure, camaraderie, and a true “WTF” attitude on the trails. Whether you’re re…
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Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Trail Half Marathon & 5 Mile: common questions
- When is the Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Trail Half Marathon & 5 Mile?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, January 16, 2027.
- Where is the Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Trail Half Marathon & 5 Mile held?
- In Gibsonville, North Carolina.
- What distances does the Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Trail Half Marathon & 5 Mile offer?
- Half Marathon, 5K and 5 Miles.
- How many people run the Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Trail Half Marathon & 5 Mile?
- About 50 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 Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Trail Half Marathon & 5 Mile?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Trail Half Marathon & 5 Mile?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $83 (from runsignup.com, checked September 25, 2026).
- What time does the Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Trail Half Marathon & 5 Mile start?
- 9:30 AM EST.
- What is the course like at the Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Trail Half Marathon & 5 Mile?
- Point-to-point course; Trail surface.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Trail Half Marathon & 5 Mile?
- about 38°F at the start, 50% humidity, 12 mph wind (based on the 2026 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 25, 2026).
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