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Shakori 40 Running Festival

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USDec 5, 202640M

Rachel Fann · CC BY-SA 3.0

Race date in 50 days: Dec 5, 2026 Sat
City · Distance: Pittsboro · 40M
Entry fee: $100Varies by event and entry period
Status: OpenTBD ~ Fri, December 4, 2026See how to enter ↗

Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 16, 2026

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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

An event that combines nature, teamwork, and live music.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Stories from runners who've been there.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

Race reports: 2

Wes ClaytorRan in 2020 · Finish time 7:38:40

“I decided I wasn’t going to let off of the gas at this point until I crossed the finish.”

Wes Claytor slowed in the mud and late fatigue on the 40-mile course at the 2020 Shakori 40, then rallied on the final lap. He finished in 7 hours 38 minutes 40 seconds, 5th overall out of 41, and fondly remembered his wife's aid and the music on course.

Read the original on Wes Claytor

Todd SearsFinish time 6:03

“I decided to push it that last lap, and simply endure the pain.”

At the Shakori 40-mile race, the runner rolled an ankle twice but kept going, taking care with each foot placement. After learning they were leading before the final lap, they pushed through the pain to earn their first overall win in 6:03.

Read the original on Quotidian Rhythms

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Shakori 40 Ultra and Relay

Without Limits

View on YouTube

This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

Ultra

Entry cost $100

40 Mile Individual · until Dec 4, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

40K Individual Open

Entry cost $90

until Dec 4, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

4 mile Open Race

Entry cost $65

until Dec 4, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

40 Mile Team Relay

Entry cost $65

until Dec 1, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

About 40 Mile Team Relay Bulk Purchase

40 Mile Team Relay Bulk Purchase

Entry cost $620

until Dec 1, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Registration platform RunSignup

Official race website Entry options

From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Your 40M

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 07:00

Event	Start
Ultra	07:00
Other6.4km	10:00
Other40km	07:10

START

1439 Henderson Tanyard Rd, Pittsboro, NC

Start · Google Maps

The 40 Mile Individual, 40K Individual Open, 40 Mile Team Relay, 40 Mile Team Relay Bulk Purchase, and 4 Mile Open Race events are held together.

Start line is located at 1439 Henderson Tanyard Rd, Pittsboro, NC, and the start time is 7:00 AM local time.

Typical race-season temperature: around 6°C (43°F): Long sleeves + a throwaway layer for the start

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2025 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

Packet pickup information has not yet been announced.
For small trail races, race-morning on-site pickup is common; check the registration page announcement for details.

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the startNo public transit — car required
Transit cardPittsboro, North Carolina is a small rural town with no public transit card system; the Shakori Hills…

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

No public transit — car required

Start/finish is at Shakori Hills Community Arts Center, Pittsboro, NC 27312 — a rural arts/farm venue outside Pittsboro with cross-country style trails. No public bus or rail service reaches this location.

Rural North Carolina farm/arts venue; car access only, typical for this type of race. Date range on official page (Dec 4-5, 2026) covers the Dec 5 source date.

Map

Getting to the finish

No public transit — car required

Same venue as start (Shakori Hills Community Arts Center); no public transit access.

Map

Start shuttle

None identified.

Transit card

Pittsboro, North Carolina is a small rural town with no public transit card system; the Shakori Hills festival grounds venue is accessible only by car. Visitors typically drive or rideshare from Raleigh-Durham, about 40-45 minutes away.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

December averages 6°C. In Pittsboro, wind is more of a factor than the cold.

A lightweight windbreaker will help retain body heat, and leave a dry change of clothes ready for after the finish.

The venue is in an area without public transit.

Plan on driving or using a rental car.

Registration is handled through the RunSignup platform.

Ultras are decided by fueling and foot care, not speed.

Break in your shoes and socks thoroughly before race day, and if there are nighttime sections, prepare spare headlamp batteries.

The 07:00 start is early.

Counting back from waking up, breakfast and travel, it is more convenient to stay near start line the night before.

Registration is open until December 4, 2026.

Times are local to Pittsboro. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Pittsboro runners' room

FAQ

When does Shakori 40 Running Festival 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sat, December 5, 2026 in Pittsboro, NC, United States.

How much is the Shakori 40 Running Festival 2026 entry fee?

The main event costs $100.

What distances does Shakori 40 Running Festival 2026 offer?

Ultra.

What time does Shakori 40 Running Festival 2026 start?

The race starts at 07:00.

Where does Shakori 40 Running Festival 2026 start?

1439 Henderson Tanyard Rd, Pittsboro, NC.

What is the Shakori 40 Running Festival 2026 course like?

The 40 Mile Individual, 40K Individual Open, 40 Mile Team Relay, 40 Mile Team Relay Bulk Purchase, and 4 Mile Open Race events are held together.

Start line is located at 1439 Henderson Tanyard Rd, Pittsboro, NC, and the start time is 7:00 AM local time.

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Shakori 40 Running Festival

About Shakori 40 Running Festival — what makes it special

A day you'll remember,long past the finish line.

The road to your own record

When the city cheers

The trip that follows the run