Dirty Santa Trail Run
- Date Sat 12th December 2026
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Lenoir, North Carolina
- Price $48.70
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to kick up some dirt and embrace the chill at the Third Annual Dirty Santa Trail Run on Saturday, December 12, 2026! Set in the beautiful surroundings of Lenoir, Caldwell, this exciting 5-mile race is the perfect opportunity to escape the monotony of hardtop running routes and dive into the thrill of trail running. The course features nearly 3 miles of scenic single-track trail on Zack's Fork Mountain Bike Trail, along with a mix of natural field and gravel paths, ensuring a diverse and enjoyable experience for all participants.
Join fellow running enthusiasts at the Lenoir Rotary Soccer Complex for a day filled with fun, camaraderie, and holiday spirit. Early packet pickup kicks off on Friday evening at Liquid Roots Brewing, and on race day, registration opens at 7:30 AM, leading up to the exhilarating race start at 9:00 AM. After crossing the finish line, celebrate your achievement with delicious post-race snacks, including a cozy s'mores station and hot cocoa. Don't miss your chance to compete for exciting awards, including unique Dirty Santa trophies, custom medals, and the opportunity to select gifts in true Dirty Santa style! Register by December 1 to guarantee your official race hoodie and join
Join fellow running enthusiasts at the Lenoir Rotary Soccer Complex for a day filled with fun, camaraderie, and holiday spirit. Early packet pickup kicks off on Friday evening at Liquid Roots Brewing, and on race day, registration opens at 7:30 AM, leading up to the exhilarating race start at 9:00 AM. After crossing the finish line, celebrate your achievement with delicious post-race snacks, including a cozy s'mores station and hot cocoa. Don't miss your chance to compete for exciting awards, including unique Dirty Santa trophies, custom medals, and the opportunity to select gifts in true Dirty Santa style! Register by December 1 to guarantee your official race hoodie and join
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 1.4 MILES OF NATURAL FIELD / GRAVEL TRAIL AND AROUND .6 MILE OF HARDTOP JUST FOR SOME VARIETY!
*EARLY PACKET PICKUP: FRIDAY (12/12) - 5:30PM - 7:30PM LIQUID ROOTS BREWING (1048 HARPER AVE, LENOIR, NC)
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 THE THIRD 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 1.4 MILES OF NATURAL FIELD / GRAVEL TRAIL AND AROUND .6 MILE OF HARDTOP JUST FOR SOME VARIETY!
*EARLY PACKET PICKUP: FRIDAY (12/12) - 5:30PM - 7:30PM LIQUID ROOTS BREWING (1048 HARPER AVE, LENOIR, NC)
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 THE THIRD 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 12th December 2026 (9:00AM EST)
$48.70
OPENS 31 MARCourse 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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1050 Zacks Fork Rd., Lenoir, 28645, NC, United States
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