Dirty Santa Trail Run
- Date Sat 13th December 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Lenoir, North Carolina
- Price $48.70
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of outdoor adventure at the Third Annual Dirty Santa Trail Run on Saturday, December 13, 2025, in Lenoir, Caldwell! This spirited 5-mile race invites participants to leave the pavement behind and embrace the thrill of the trails. The course features nearly 3 miles of exhilarating single-track trail on Zack's Fork Mountain Bike Trail, complemented by 1.7 miles of natural field and gravel trail, as well as a brief stretch of hardtop for a fun twist.
Kick off your race day at 7:30 AM with registration and packet pick-up, followed by the official race start at 9:00 AM. After conquering the course, indulge in delicious post-race snacks, including a delightful s'mores station and hot cocoa, while celebrating with fellow runners. Awards will be presented to the top finishers in various categories, with exciting prizes awarded Dirty Santa style! Make sure to register by December 1 to secure your official Dirty Santa Trail Run hoodie. Join us for a fantastic day of fun, fitness, and festive cheer!
Kick off your race day at 7:30 AM with registration and packet pick-up, followed by the official race start at 9:00 AM. After conquering the course, indulge in delicious post-race snacks, including a delightful s'mores station and hot cocoa, while celebrating with fellow runners. Awards will be presented to the top finishers in various categories, with exciting prizes awarded Dirty Santa style! Make sure to register by December 1 to secure your official Dirty Santa Trail Run hoodie. Join us for a fantastic day of fun, fitness, and festive cheer!
Organiser's Description
WHEN THE WEATHER TURNS CHILLY, THE CRITTERS QUIT CRAWLING AND YOUR USUAL HARDTOP RUNNING ROUTES ARE GETTING A BIT TIRED AND BORING......ITS TIME TO VEER OFF THE ROAD AND KICK UP SOME DIRT ON THE TRAIL! IT'S TIME FOR THE THIRD ANNUAL DIRTY SANTA TRAIL RUN!
THIS 5 MILE RACE IS THE FIFTH AND FINAL EVENT IN THE FOOTHILLS RUN SERIES PRESENTED BY UNC ORTHO.
THE COURSE STARTS / FINISHES AT THE LENOIR ROTARY SOCCER COMPLEX AND IS MADE UP OF ALMOST 3 MILES OF SINGLE TRACK TRAIL (ZACK'S FORK MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAIL), NEARLY 1.7 MILES OF NATURAL FIELD / GRAVEL TRAIL AND AROUND .3 MILE OF HARDTOP JUST FOR SOME VARIETY!
RACE DAY SCHEDULE (12/13):
7:30AM - RACE DAY REGISTRATION / PACKET PICK-UP OPENS
8:45AM - RACE DAY REGISTRATION / PACKET PICK-UP ENDS
9:00AM - START OF FIRST ANNUAL DIRTY SANTA TRAIL RUN
_ENJOY SOME POST RACE SNACKS FEATURING A SMORES STATION AND HOT COCOA!_
STICK AROUND FOR POST RACE AWARDS AND THE TOP WINNERS SELECTING THEIR GIFTS DIRTY SANTA STYLE!
THE THIRD ANNUAL DIRTY SANTA TRAIL RUN INDIVIDUAL AWARDS
* Top 3 Overall Male / Female (Winner - Dirty Santa Trophy + Gift/Award, 2nd - Custom Silver Finished Medal + Gift/Award, 3rd - Custom Bronze Finished Medal + Gift/Award)
* Top 2 Male / Female Master (40 - 49) (Winner - Dirty Santa Trophy + Gift/Award, 2nd - Custom Silver Finished Medal + Gift/Award)
* Top 2 Male / Female Grandmaster (50 & Up) (Winner - Dirty Santa Trophy + Gift/Award, 2nd - Custom Silver Finished Medal + Gift/Award)
*Top 3 Male / Female Age Groups (Winner - Custom Gold Finished Medal, 2nd - Custom Silver Finished Medal, 3rd - Custom Bronze Finished Medal) 14 and under; 15 - 19; 20 -24; 25 - 29; 30 - 34; 35 - 39; 40 - 44; 45 - 49; 50 - 54; 55 - 59; 60 - 64; 65 - 69, 70+
EVERY RUNNER REGISTERING BY MIDNIGHT ON DECEMBER 1 WILL BE GUARANTEED THEIR SIZE IN THE OFFICIAL THIRD ANNUAL DIRTY SANTA TRAIL RUN HOODIE!
THIS 5 MILE RACE IS THE FIFTH AND FINAL EVENT IN THE FOOTHILLS RUN SERIES PRESENTED BY UNC ORTHO.
THE COURSE STARTS / FINISHES AT THE LENOIR ROTARY SOCCER COMPLEX AND IS MADE UP OF ALMOST 3 MILES OF SINGLE TRACK TRAIL (ZACK'S FORK MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAIL), NEARLY 1.7 MILES OF NATURAL FIELD / GRAVEL TRAIL AND AROUND .3 MILE OF HARDTOP JUST FOR SOME VARIETY!
RACE DAY SCHEDULE (12/13):
7:30AM - RACE DAY REGISTRATION / PACKET PICK-UP OPENS
8:45AM - RACE DAY REGISTRATION / PACKET PICK-UP ENDS
9:00AM - START OF FIRST ANNUAL DIRTY SANTA TRAIL RUN
_ENJOY SOME POST RACE SNACKS FEATURING A SMORES STATION AND HOT COCOA!_
STICK AROUND FOR POST RACE AWARDS AND THE TOP WINNERS SELECTING THEIR GIFTS DIRTY SANTA STYLE!
THE THIRD ANNUAL DIRTY SANTA TRAIL RUN INDIVIDUAL AWARDS
* Top 3 Overall Male / Female (Winner - Dirty Santa Trophy + Gift/Award, 2nd - Custom Silver Finished Medal + Gift/Award, 3rd - Custom Bronze Finished Medal + Gift/Award)
* Top 2 Male / Female Master (40 - 49) (Winner - Dirty Santa Trophy + Gift/Award, 2nd - Custom Silver Finished Medal + Gift/Award)
* Top 2 Male / Female Grandmaster (50 & Up) (Winner - Dirty Santa Trophy + Gift/Award, 2nd - Custom Silver Finished Medal + Gift/Award)
*Top 3 Male / Female Age Groups (Winner - Custom Gold Finished Medal, 2nd - Custom Silver Finished Medal, 3rd - Custom Bronze Finished Medal) 14 and under; 15 - 19; 20 -24; 25 - 29; 30 - 34; 35 - 39; 40 - 44; 45 - 49; 50 - 54; 55 - 59; 60 - 64; 65 - 69, 70+
EVERY RUNNER REGISTERING BY MIDNIGHT ON DECEMBER 1 WILL BE GUARANTEED THEIR SIZE IN THE OFFICIAL THIRD ANNUAL DIRTY SANTA TRAIL RUN HOODIE!
Races
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Trail Run
Incl. $3.70 Fee & Hoodie
Sat 13th December 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$48.70
Course is made up of almost 3 miles of single track trail, nearly 1.7 of gravel trail / natural field and around .3 miles of hardtop.
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