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 to lace up your running shoes for the exhilarating Deerfly Trail Race on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Carvers Creek State Park in Fayetteville, North Carolina! This beloved event, now in its sixth year, promises an unforgettable day in the great outdoors. With race distances of 11K and 6K, both timed and dog-friendly options are available, ensuring fun for everyone, including your furry friends. The unique race logo featuring the Deerfly adds an extra special touch to this community-focused event.
Be sure to register early, as space is limited to just 200 participants! Join fellow runners for an exciting packet pickup event on Friday night, October 16, where you can enjoy great fellowship and refreshments courtesy of Heckler Brewing Company. This event not only celebrates the joy of running but also supports important local charities through the Fayetteville Running Club. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to challenge yourself while giving back to the community—mark your calendars and prepare for a fantastic day on the trails!
Be sure to register early, as space is limited to just 200 participants! Join fellow runners for an exciting packet pickup event on Friday night, October 16, where you can enjoy great fellowship and refreshments courtesy of Heckler Brewing Company. This event not only celebrates the joy of running but also supports important local charities through the Fayetteville Running Club. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to challenge yourself while giving back to the community—mark your calendars and prepare for a fantastic day on the trails!
Organiser's Description
WHAT
FRC's only 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 five 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?!
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.
HOW YOUR REGISTRATION MAKES A DIFFERENCE
The Fayetteville Running Club is a 501c3 non-profit. We give monthly donations to local charities, support our own scholarship fun, and support the Gold Star Teen Adventure Program.
FRC's only 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 five 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?!
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.
HOW YOUR REGISTRATION MAKES A DIFFERENCE
The Fayetteville Running Club is a 501c3 non-profit. We give monthly donations to local charities, support our own scholarship fun, and support the Gold Star Teen Adventure Program.
Races
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11k
Incl. $3.78 Fee & Race Shirt
Sat 17th October 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$41.78
OPENS 26 MAR 26This is a Trail Race. -
6k
Incl. $3.78 Fee & Race Shirt
Sat 17th October 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$41.78
OPENS 26 MAR 26This is a Trail Race. -
Big Dog 11K (Dogs Only)
Incl. $2.52 Fee
Sat 17th October 2026 (8:05AM EDT)
$19.52
OPENS 26 MAR 26This 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 MAR 26This 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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