Farm City Week 5K Trail Run/Walk
- Date Sat 14th November 2026
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Hurdle Mills, North Carolina
- Price $32.80
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the exciting Farm City Week 5K Trail Run/Walk on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at the picturesque Hurdle Mills in Person County, North Carolina. This vibrant event celebrates local agriculture while supporting 4-H youth programming, making it a perfect family outing for all ages and experience levels. Participants will enjoy a scenic course that winds through a spacious, 63-acre family-owned farm featuring rolling grass and dirt trails, lush old-growth forests, and serene pastures.
Starting at 9 AM, the race promises a fun-filled morning, with registration opening at 8 AM. After hitting the trails, don’t miss the chance to enjoy the Person County Farmers Market pop-up and a delightful farm-to-table picnic brunch prepared by Chef Kyle Wilkerson, available from 10 AM to 1 PM. With 20% of proceeds supporting 4-H programs, this is more than just a race; it’s a celebration of community, agriculture, and youth development. Bring your family, friends, and cheering section for a day of outdoor fun, great food, and a chance to explore the beautiful property post-race. Mark your calendars and get ready to run for a cause!
Starting at 9 AM, the race promises a fun-filled morning, with registration opening at 8 AM. After hitting the trails, don’t miss the chance to enjoy the Person County Farmers Market pop-up and a delightful farm-to-table picnic brunch prepared by Chef Kyle Wilkerson, available from 10 AM to 1 PM. With 20% of proceeds supporting 4-H programs, this is more than just a race; it’s a celebration of community, agriculture, and youth development. Bring your family, friends, and cheering section for a day of outdoor fun, great food, and a chance to explore the beautiful property post-race. Mark your calendars and get ready to run for a cause!
Organiser's Description
CELEBRATE LOCAL AGRICULTURE AND SUPPORT 4-H YOUTH PROGRAMMING!
Farm City Week (November 8-14, 2026) is the annual celebration of Person County's rich agricultural past, present, and future. Close out the week with a run or walk through a SPACIOUS, FAMILY-OWNED 63-ACRE FARM.
Rolling GRASS AND DIRT TRAILS throughout this CENTURY-OLD FORMER TOBACCO FARM and homestead span old-growth FOREST, a stream, a POND, PASTURES, and a variety of old BARNS.
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 per plate). Guests are invited to WALK THE TRAILS following the race.
4-H MEMBERS RECEIVE FREE RACE REGISTRATION! PLEASE CONTACT HAILEE DICKERSON AT PERSON COUNTY 4-H FOR YOUR CODE.
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ALL-AGES AND EXPERIENCE LEVELS are welcome (Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult)
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RAIN OR SHINE, except for extreme rain or wind (event organizers will notify registrants via email by 5pm November 13)
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Event PHOTOGRAPHER on-site
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TRAILS WILL BE OPEN to all visitors to explore following the race
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POP-UP FARMERS MARKET & FARM-TO-TABLE PICNIC BRUNCH available for purchase on-site (Payment options vary by vendor - bring cash!)
*
Community members and SPECTATORS ARE WELCOME to attend, shop, eat, and enjoy the property
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
8AM - 1PM: Farmers Market Open to the Public in partnership with Person County Farmers Market
8AM: Race Registration Opens
9AM: Race Starts
10AM - 1PM: Farm to Table Picnic Brunch by Person County Chef Kyle Wilkerson
SUPPORT 4-H YOUTH PROGRAMMING IN PERSON COUNTY!
20% OF PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED TO PERSON COUNTY 4-H, part of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension. 4-H programs in science, healthy living and civic engagement are backed by a network of 100 public universities and a robust community of 4H volunteers and professionals. Through hands-on learning, youth build not only confidence, creativity and curiosity, but also life skills such as leadership and resiliency to help them thrive today and tomorrow.
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.
This is the second public race hosted by The Land at Hawkins Loop. 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.
Farm City Week (November 8-14, 2026) is the annual celebration of Person County's rich agricultural past, present, and future. Close out the week with a run or walk through a SPACIOUS, FAMILY-OWNED 63-ACRE FARM.
Rolling GRASS AND DIRT TRAILS throughout this CENTURY-OLD FORMER TOBACCO FARM and homestead span old-growth FOREST, a stream, a POND, PASTURES, and a variety of old BARNS.
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 per plate). Guests are invited to WALK THE TRAILS following the race.
4-H MEMBERS RECEIVE FREE RACE REGISTRATION! PLEASE CONTACT HAILEE DICKERSON AT PERSON COUNTY 4-H FOR YOUR CODE.
*
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 & FARM-TO-TABLE PICNIC BRUNCH available for purchase on-site (Payment options vary by vendor - bring cash!)
*
Community members and SPECTATORS ARE WELCOME to attend, shop, eat, and enjoy the property
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
8AM - 1PM: Farmers Market Open to the Public in partnership with Person County Farmers Market
8AM: Race Registration Opens
9AM: Race Starts
10AM - 1PM: Farm to Table Picnic Brunch by Person County Chef Kyle Wilkerson
SUPPORT 4-H YOUTH PROGRAMMING IN PERSON COUNTY!
20% OF PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED TO PERSON COUNTY 4-H, part of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension. 4-H programs in science, healthy living and civic engagement are backed by a network of 100 public universities and a robust community of 4H volunteers and professionals. Through hands-on learning, youth build not only confidence, creativity and curiosity, but also life skills such as leadership and resiliency to help them thrive today and tomorrow.
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.
This is the second public race hosted by The Land at Hawkins Loop. 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.
Races
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Farm City Week 5K Fun Run
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 14th November 2026 (8:00AM EST)
$32.80
4-H MEMBERS receive free race registration! Please contact Hailee Dickerson at Person County 4-H for your code.
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294 Hawkins Loop, Hurdle Mills, 27541, NC, United States
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