Shakori 40 Running Festival

  • Date Fri 4th December 2026 - Sat 5th December 2026
  • Time 6:00PM EST
  • Location Pittsboro, North Carolina
  • Price $29.00 - $528.50
  • Races 7 races
  • Distances Ultra

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Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Shakori 40 Running Festival, taking place from December 4th to 5th, 2026, in the beautiful town of Pittsboro, Chatham. This vibrant event brings together the running community for a celebration of nature, camaraderie, and live music, all against the stunning backdrop of the Shakori Hills Community Art Center.

Participants can choose from a variety of exciting race distances, including a challenging 40-mile ultramarathon, a 40K open race for both men and women, and a unique 40-mile age-graded team relay for up to 10 members. For those looking for a shorter challenge, there’s also a 4-mile open race. With a picturesque cross-country course that meanders through scenic trails, the Shakori 40 is not just a race; it’s a festival of community spirit. Enjoy the festivities with delicious food, craft beer, live music, and the warmth of bonfires. Join us in December for a weekend filled with fun, friendship, and the joy of running!

Organiser's Description

The Shakori 40 brings the running community together for a celebration of nature, team camaraderie, and live music. We offer a 40-mile ultramarathon, a 40K open race for men and women, and a 40-mile age-graded team relay for up to 10 membersfactoring in age and gender to determine the overall winning team. Theres also a 4-mile open race. Our cross-country style course winds through the Shakori Hills Community Art Center in Pittsboro, NC.

Shakori Hills, located just outside Chapel Hill, NC, is renowned for the Shakori Hills Music Festival. The Community Art Center is a place where everyone can enjoy nature, walk scenic trails, spend sunny afternoons with family, and immerse themselves in art, music, and lifes simple pleasures. By embracing these abundant resources, our local culture continues to thrive.

Youll have a blast at the Shakori 40, thanks to great camaraderie, live music, delicious food, camping, bonfires, craft beer, and so much more. Join us each December for a weekend youll never forget!

Races

  • 40 Mile Individual

    Incl. $8.00 Fee & Participant Swag

    Sat 5th December 2026 (7:00AM EST)

    $83.00

    10 laps of the 4 mile course You must wear your bib at all times during the race. Your bib has your chip. You must run through the checkpoint each lap to get an official time Top 3 male and female will be awarded Everyone will get a 40 mile finisher award Aid Station around the half way point with Water, Gatorade, Gels and Bananas. The 2nd Aid Station would be the event camp site
  • 40K Individual Open

    Incl. $7.40 Fee & Participant Swag

    Sat 5th December 2026 (7:10AM EST)

    $72.40

    6 laps of the 4 mile course You must wear your bib at all times during the race. Your bib has your chip. You must run through the checkpoint each lap to get an official time Top 3 male and female will be awarded Everyone will get a 40K finisher award Aid Station around the half way point with Water, Gatorade, Gels and Bananas. The 2nd Aid Station would be the event camp site
  • 40 Mile Team Relay

    Incl. $5.50 Fee & Participant Swag

    Sat 5th December 2026 (8:00AM EST)

    $55.50

    All relay team members must run a minimum of 1 x 4 mile loop. AGE GRADED: All team times will be calculated based on Age and Sex to even the teams out performance wise. The fastest team may not be the winner. Team captain or 1 individual from the team must be responsible to pick up team packet. Team bibs, shirts, camping passes, batons, and add on items, will be stuffed together in one bag for 1 person to pick up. Make sure it's a responsible person. All relay teams members will have their own personal bib associated with their name and age. You must wear your bib and also carry your teams baton with the chip in it. All relay teams must wear the bib they are issued. Each person on each team gets 1 bib. You can run in ANY ORDER you choose, but you must wear your bib and have your baton. Your relay baton is your timing chip. You must carry your baton the entire race and hand it off to the next person. You baton must cross the checkpoint and finish line. If you lose your baton, you are disqualified. There is 1 trophy for the winning relay + $800.00. There is a Gross (Fastest time) award for $200 The winning team will get their name engraved on the trophy which will be passed along each year. Aid Station there is 1 around the half way point with Water, Gatorade, Gels and Bananas. The 2nd Aid Station would be the event camp site. HANDICAP - Each individual is handicapped and that helps the entire team. For example: if you are a 50 year old female you have a 24% handicap. Because you are part of a team that has 10 legs or a 10 person team, you bring your teams handicap down from 100% (which is 0 handicap) to 97.6%. Now your overall time is multiplied by .976. The more people on your team with a handicap, the lower your overall team's handicap score will be. This takes a lot of strategic thinking, its not all about the handicap, and it is not all about being the fastest either.
  • 40 Mile Team Relay BULK PURCHASE

    Incl. $28.50 Fee & Participant Swag

    Sat 5th December 2026 (8:00AM EST)

    $528.50

    If you would like to pay for your team in bulk, the first person to register pays and then the rest of the team can join free.
  • 4 Mile Open Race

    Incl. $5.50 Fee & Participant Swag

    Sat 5th December 2026 (10:00AM EST)

    $55.50

    Can't find a team? Want to come run the 4 mile course? This is the option for you to come race the 4 mile and you will be added to our overall 4 mile course results. Come and enjoy the Shakori atmosphere!
  • Non-Runner Ticket (Includes Friday and Saturday)

    Incl. $4.00 Fee

    Fri 4th December 2026 (6:00PM EST)

    $29.00

    The non-runner pass is for people who want to come enjoy the live music, camp and enjoy the amenities but do not plan to run the race. This only applies to people 21+. All non-runners will receive a free beer ticket
  • Friday Night Cookout

    Incl. $4.00 Fee

    Fri 4th December 2026 (6:00PM EST)

    $29.00

    Join us for Live Music and a catered campfire cookout!

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1439 Henderson Tanyard Rd, Pittsboro, 27312, NC, United States

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