Deerfly Trail Race
- Date Sat 17th October 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Price $19.52 - $41.78
- Races 4 races
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating adventure at the Deerfly Trail Race, returning for its sixth year on Saturday, October 17, 2026! Set in the beautiful Carvers Creek State Park in Fayetteville, Cumberland, this event promises an unforgettable experience for trail running enthusiasts. Participants can choose from two exciting distances: an 11K and a 6K, both timed for competitive runners, as well as dog-friendly options for those looking to share the fun with their furry friends.
Join fellow runners and outdoor lovers for a fantastic weekend, starting with packet pickup and a chance to connect over great brews from Heckler Brewing Company on Friday night, October 16. With a limit of just 200 runners, be sure to secure your spot early to earn this year’s unique Deerfly-themed race shirt and coin. Celebrate the spirit of the trail, compete for cash awards for course records, and find out who will wear the crowns this year! Don’t miss out on this exciting day in the woods—mark your calendars and get ready to run!
Join fellow runners and outdoor lovers for a fantastic weekend, starting with packet pickup and a chance to connect over great brews from Heckler Brewing Company on Friday night, October 16. With a limit of just 200 runners, be sure to secure your spot early to earn this year’s unique Deerfly-themed race shirt and coin. Celebrate the spirit of the trail, compete for cash awards for course records, and find out who will wear the crowns this year! Don’t miss out on this exciting day in the woods—mark your calendars and get ready to run!
Organiser's Description
WHAT
The Best Fayetteville trail race is back for it's sixth year!
The trail race that you all loved last year will be putting you out in the woods once again! Come on out and get year SIX shirts and coins. Each year is a unique specially designed race logo featuring our friends, the Deerfly. They've missed you!
Who will wear the crowns this year?! Cash awards for course records!!!
The race will max out at 200 runners so you should register asap! Our sole sponsor is Heckler Brewing Company so be sure to come to packet pickup and enjoy some great fellowship on Friday night Oct 16.
DATE
Saturday, October 17, 2026
LOCATION
Carvers Creek State Park - Sandhills Access
995 McCloskey Road
Fayetteville, NC 28311
DISTANCES OFFERED
11K - TIMED
6K - TIMED
11K DOG - TIMED
6K DOG - TIMED
HOW TO REGISTER
Register by clicking on the Sign Up button to the upper right.
**Space is limited. The race will only take 200 participants.
PARKING
Carvers Creek Access offers onsite parking.
The Best Fayetteville trail race is back for it's sixth year!
The trail race that you all loved last year will be putting you out in the woods once again! Come on out and get year SIX shirts and coins. Each year is a unique specially designed race logo featuring our friends, the Deerfly. They've missed you!
Who will wear the crowns this year?! Cash awards for course records!!!
The race will max out at 200 runners so you should register asap! Our sole sponsor is Heckler Brewing Company so be sure to come to packet pickup and enjoy some great fellowship on Friday night Oct 16.
DATE
Saturday, October 17, 2026
LOCATION
Carvers Creek State Park - Sandhills Access
995 McCloskey Road
Fayetteville, NC 28311
DISTANCES OFFERED
11K - TIMED
6K - TIMED
11K DOG - TIMED
6K DOG - TIMED
HOW TO REGISTER
Register by clicking on the Sign Up button to the upper right.
**Space is limited. The race will only take 200 participants.
PARKING
Carvers Creek Access offers onsite parking.
Races
-
11k
Incl. $3.78 Fee & Race Shirt
Sat 17th October 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$41.78
OPENS 26 MARThis is a Trail Race. -
6k
Incl. $3.78 Fee & Race Shirt
Sat 17th October 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$41.78
OPENS 26 MARThis is a Trail Race. -
Big Dog 11K (Dogs Only)
Incl. $2.52 Fee
Sat 17th October 2026 (8:05AM EDT)
$19.52
OPENS 26 MARThis event is for Canines only! A human must register along with their dog. -
Lil Pup 6k (Dogs Only)
Incl. $2.52 Fee
Sat 17th October 2026 (8:05AM EDT)
$19.52
OPENS 26 MARThis event is for Canines only! A human must register along with their dog.
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Carvers Creek State Park - Sandhills Access, 995 McCloskey Road, Fayetteville, 28311, NC, United States
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