Sandhills Running "Sasquatch Challenge 4-Hour 1-Mile Repeat" and Sasquatch 5K
- Date Sat 1st November 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Southern Pines, North Carolina
- Price $43.40 - $54.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 1 Mile, 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of running and camaraderie at the Sandhills Sasquatch Challenge on Saturday, November 1, 2025, in beautiful Southern Pines, Moore! This unique event features a thrilling 4-hour 1-mile repeat challenge, where participants will tackle a scenic loop around the stunning Weymouth Woods Boyd Tract. Runners will have the chance to cover as many miles as they can in the allocated time, all while surrounded by breathtaking nature, including the oldest known living longleaf pine tree, estimated to be over 470 years old.
For those looking for a shorter option, the Sasquatch 5K offers a fun three-loop course with a 1-hour cutoff time. Both events promise an exhilarating atmosphere, complete with an aid station offering refreshments and snacks to keep participants fueled throughout their journey. Not only will there be prizes for the top male and female finishers in each event, but all participants will also receive an official race t-shirt and a finishing medal. Join us for a day filled with fun, fitness, and the spirit of competition! Don't forget, packet pickup is available the night before at Rail House Brewery and on race day, so mark your calendars and get ready to embrace the Sas
For those looking for a shorter option, the Sasquatch 5K offers a fun three-loop course with a 1-hour cutoff time. Both events promise an exhilarating atmosphere, complete with an aid station offering refreshments and snacks to keep participants fueled throughout their journey. Not only will there be prizes for the top male and female finishers in each event, but all participants will also receive an official race t-shirt and a finishing medal. Join us for a day filled with fun, fitness, and the spirit of competition! Don't forget, packet pickup is available the night before at Rail House Brewery and on race day, so mark your calendars and get ready to embrace the Sas
Organiser's Description
The Sandhills Sasquatch is a repetitive 1-MILE LOOP AROUND THE SCENIC WEYMOUTH WOODS BOYD TRACT LOOP IN SOUTHERN PINES, NC. The route is a well maintained and well-marked trail that take you around the beautiful Weymouth Center property and past the OLDEST KNOWN LIVING LONG LEAF PINE TREE, ESTIMATED TO BE OVER 470 YEARS OLD.
THE RACE IS SIMPLE, COMPLETE AS MANY 1-MILE LOOPS AS YOU CAN IN 4- HOURS! OR REGISTER FOR THE THREE LOOP 5K OPTION.
The event will begin at 8AM SATURDAY NOVEMBER 1, 2025.
PACKET PICKUP will be the Night prior, Friday Oct 31, from 6-8 PM at Rail House Brewery in Aberdeen NC. Same day packet pickup will be available November 1, from 6:30am-7:30am.
THIS IS A SELF-PACED EVENT. For the 4-HOUR OPTION, run as many miles as you can in the prescribed time or until you decide to stop. The runner that covers the most distance in the prescribed time is declared the winner. Runners are allowed to run, walk, and rest as needed for the duration of the event. Laps will be recorded by the race organizers. The event organizer will have an aid station set up at the start finish line with water, Gatorade, and snacks. Participants can set up personal tents, tables, and aid stations in the park area by the start finish. The 5K OPTION is three loops along the same course with a 1-hour cutoff time. 5K runners are welcome to continue laps and opt into the full challenge at any time if they choose.
THERE WILL BE PRIZES FOR THE TOP MALE AND FEMALE FOR BOTH THE 4-HOUR AND 5K EVENTS.
ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE AN OFFICIAL RACE T-SHIRT AND FINISHING MEDAL. T-SHIRTS CANNOT BE GUARANTEED FOR REGISTRATIONS AFTER OCTOBER 20, 2025.
THE RACE IS SIMPLE, COMPLETE AS MANY 1-MILE LOOPS AS YOU CAN IN 4- HOURS! OR REGISTER FOR THE THREE LOOP 5K OPTION.
The event will begin at 8AM SATURDAY NOVEMBER 1, 2025.
PACKET PICKUP will be the Night prior, Friday Oct 31, from 6-8 PM at Rail House Brewery in Aberdeen NC. Same day packet pickup will be available November 1, from 6:30am-7:30am.
THIS IS A SELF-PACED EVENT. For the 4-HOUR OPTION, run as many miles as you can in the prescribed time or until you decide to stop. The runner that covers the most distance in the prescribed time is declared the winner. Runners are allowed to run, walk, and rest as needed for the duration of the event. Laps will be recorded by the race organizers. The event organizer will have an aid station set up at the start finish line with water, Gatorade, and snacks. Participants can set up personal tents, tables, and aid stations in the park area by the start finish. The 5K OPTION is three loops along the same course with a 1-hour cutoff time. 5K runners are welcome to continue laps and opt into the full challenge at any time if they choose.
THERE WILL BE PRIZES FOR THE TOP MALE AND FEMALE FOR BOTH THE 4-HOUR AND 5K EVENTS.
ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE AN OFFICIAL RACE T-SHIRT AND FINISHING MEDAL. T-SHIRTS CANNOT BE GUARANTEED FOR REGISTRATIONS AFTER OCTOBER 20, 2025.
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