Farm City Week 5K Trail Day
- Date Sat 14th November 2026
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Hurdle Mills, North Carolina
- Price $43.40
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the exciting Farm City Week 5K Trail Day on Saturday, November 14, 2026, in the picturesque setting of Hurdle Mills, Person County, North Carolina! This vibrant event celebrates the rich agricultural heritage of Person County while supporting local 4-H youth programming. Participants of all ages and experience levels are welcome to run or walk through beautiful autumn woods and scenic pasture trails on a spacious 63-acre family-owned farm.
Race day kicks off with gates opening at 8 AM and the race starting promptly at 9 AM. Enjoy a delightful two-lap course that winds through old-growth forests, past charming tobacco barns, and around serene ponds, finishing in front of the lively goat pen. Bring your family and friends to cheer you on while exploring the pop-up Person County Farmers Market and indulging in a delicious farm-to-table picnic brunch available for an additional fee. Following the race, the trails will remain open for exploration, and there will be a chance to relax by the bonfire, fostering new connections and enjoying the breathtaking views. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to celebrate agriculture and community while supporting the next generation of leaders!
Race day kicks off with gates opening at 8 AM and the race starting promptly at 9 AM. Enjoy a delightful two-lap course that winds through old-growth forests, past charming tobacco barns, and around serene ponds, finishing in front of the lively goat pen. Bring your family and friends to cheer you on while exploring the pop-up Person County Farmers Market and indulging in a delicious farm-to-table picnic brunch available for an additional fee. Following the race, the trails will remain open for exploration, and there will be a chance to relax by the bonfire, fostering new connections and enjoying the breathtaking views. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to celebrate agriculture and community while supporting the next generation of leaders!
Organiser's Description
CELEBRATE AGRICULTURE IN PERSON COUNTY AND SUPPORT 4-H YOUTH PROGRAMMING!
Farm City Week is the annual celebration of Person County's rich agricultural past, present, and future.
Close out the week with a run or walk through autumn woods and pasture trails on a spacious, family-owned 63-acre farm. Two laps will take you through old-growth forest, along the stream, past a variety of classic North Carolina Piedmont tobacco barns, around the pond, and aross the finish line in front of the goat pen.
Bring your cheering section to check out the Person County Farmers Market pop-up and stay for a farm-to-table picnic brunch (additional fee).
Hang by the bonfire with your cheering section and make new connections while you take in the views.
* GATE OPENS 8AM, RACE STARTS AT 9AM
* All-ages and experience levels are welcome (Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult)
* Rain or shine, except for extreme rain or wind (event organizers will notify registrants via email by 5pm November 13)
* Event photographer on-site
* Trails will be open to all visitors to explore following the race
* Pop-up Farmers Market & locally sourced and prepared food available on-site
This is the second public race hosted by The Land at Hawkins Loop [https://www.hawkinsloop.com]. Other annual events include Hawkins Loop Bird Fest, NC Science Festival nights, foraged wreathmaking, and a variety of science, nature, art, and community events throughout the year.
SUPPORT 4-H YOUTH PROGRAMMING IN PERSON COUNTY!
20% of proceeds will be donated to the Person County 4-H [https://person.ces.ncsu.edu/news/person-county-4-h-clubs/] program. 4-H is the youth development outreach of the Land Grant Universities, Cooperative Extension, and USDA. It is made up of a community of young people learning life skills who are supported in this developmental process by caring adult leaders. 4-H'ers are actively involved in educational projects that are fun and that use quality curriculum incorporating the most current research and knowledge available through the Land Grand University System.
ABOUT THE PROPERTY
The Land at Hawkins Loop is located less than 30 minutes from Durham, Hillsborough, and Roxboro in beautiful Person County, North Carolina. Gently sloping pastures are dotted with modernized, century-old farmhouses and salvaged tobacco barns.
The venue's fields and old growth forest are heavily populated by a wide range of birds, wildlife, and plants supported by an on-staff Certified Master Gardener. Trails provide guests easy access for walking, biking, and observation areas with seating.
Farm City Week is the annual celebration of Person County's rich agricultural past, present, and future.
Close out the week with a run or walk through autumn woods and pasture trails on a spacious, family-owned 63-acre farm. Two laps will take you through old-growth forest, along the stream, past a variety of classic North Carolina Piedmont tobacco barns, around the pond, and aross the finish line in front of the goat pen.
Bring your cheering section to check out the Person County Farmers Market pop-up and stay for a farm-to-table picnic brunch (additional fee).
Hang by the bonfire with your cheering section and make new connections while you take in the views.
* GATE OPENS 8AM, RACE STARTS AT 9AM
* All-ages and experience levels are welcome (Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult)
* Rain or shine, except for extreme rain or wind (event organizers will notify registrants via email by 5pm November 13)
* Event photographer on-site
* Trails will be open to all visitors to explore following the race
* Pop-up Farmers Market & locally sourced and prepared food available on-site
This is the second public race hosted by The Land at Hawkins Loop [https://www.hawkinsloop.com]. Other annual events include Hawkins Loop Bird Fest, NC Science Festival nights, foraged wreathmaking, and a variety of science, nature, art, and community events throughout the year.
SUPPORT 4-H YOUTH PROGRAMMING IN PERSON COUNTY!
20% of proceeds will be donated to the Person County 4-H [https://person.ces.ncsu.edu/news/person-county-4-h-clubs/] program. 4-H is the youth development outreach of the Land Grant Universities, Cooperative Extension, and USDA. It is made up of a community of young people learning life skills who are supported in this developmental process by caring adult leaders. 4-H'ers are actively involved in educational projects that are fun and that use quality curriculum incorporating the most current research and knowledge available through the Land Grand University System.
ABOUT THE PROPERTY
The Land at Hawkins Loop is located less than 30 minutes from Durham, Hillsborough, and Roxboro in beautiful Person County, North Carolina. Gently sloping pastures are dotted with modernized, century-old farmhouses and salvaged tobacco barns.
The venue's fields and old growth forest are heavily populated by a wide range of birds, wildlife, and plants supported by an on-staff Certified Master Gardener. Trails provide guests easy access for walking, biking, and observation areas with seating.
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Farm City Week 5K Trail Day
Incl. $3.40 Fee & Person County Farm City Week 2026 T-Shirt
Sat 14th November 2026 (8:00AM EST)
$43.40
Gate opens at 8am
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