Deerfly Trail Race
- Date Sat 17th October 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Price $19.52 - $51.32
- Races 4 races
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating adventure at the Deerfly Trail Race, returning for its sixth year on Saturday, October 17, 2026, in the picturesque Carvers Creek State Park in Fayetteville, North Carolina! This beloved trail race invites you to immerse yourself in the beauty of nature while challenging your limits. Participants can choose from two thrilling distances: the 11K and the 6K, both timed for a competitive edge. For dog lovers, there are also timed dog-friendly versions of each distance!
Join fellow outdoor enthusiasts for pre-race packet pickup on Friday, October 16, from 4-7 PM at Heckler Brewing Company, where you can enjoy great fellowship and refreshments. With a cap of just 200 runners, don’t miss your chance to secure your spot in this unforgettable event, complete with unique race shirts and medals celebrating this year’s theme. Lace up your running shoes and prepare for an unforgettable day of racing and camaraderie in Fayetteville’s stunning landscapes!
Join fellow outdoor enthusiasts for pre-race packet pickup on Friday, October 16, from 4-7 PM at Heckler Brewing Company, where you can enjoy great fellowship and refreshments. With a cap of just 200 runners, don’t miss your chance to secure your spot in this unforgettable event, complete with unique race shirts and medals celebrating this year’s theme. Lace up your running shoes and prepare for an unforgettable day of racing and camaraderie in Fayetteville’s stunning landscapes!
Organiser's Description
WHAT
The Best Fayetteville 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 SIX 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
Pre-Race Packet Pick up 4-7pm (16 Oct) Heckler Brewing Co.
Race Day Packet Pick up 7-745am at Race Start.
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.
The Best Fayetteville 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 SIX 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
Pre-Race Packet Pick up 4-7pm (16 Oct) Heckler Brewing Co.
Race Day Packet Pick up 7-745am at Race Start.
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.
Races
-
11k
Incl. $4.32 Fee & Race Shirt
Sat 17th October 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$51.32
CLOSEDThis is a Trail Race. -
6k
Incl. $3.96 Fee & Race Shirt
Sat 17th October 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$44.96
CLOSEDThis is a Trail Race. -
Big Dog 11K (Dogs Only)
Incl. $2.52 Fee
Sat 17th October 2026 (8:05AM EDT)
$19.52
CLOSEDThis 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
CLOSEDThis 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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