Three Little Pigs 5K Trail Run
- Date Sat 10th October 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Pittsboro, North Carolina
- Price Free - $54.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for an exhilarating day of fun and fitness at the Three Little Pigs 5K Trail Run on Saturday, October 10th, 2026, in beautiful Pittsboro, Chatham, North Carolina! This unique event takes place at the Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge, a sanctuary dedicated to providing lifelong care to rescued farm animals. Runners will enjoy an officially timed 5K race that winds through scenic gravel roads, with the joyful encouragement of the sanctuary's rescued goats, sheep, cows, ducks, geese, and chickens cheering you on.
The race kicks off at 9:00 AM, with check-in starting at 8:00 AM. After the 5K, don’t miss the exciting Kids' Run at 11:00 AM, perfect for young animal lovers. Delight in tasty offerings from local food trucks and enjoy a selection of beverages until 1:00 PM. Plus, all participants who register before September 18th will secure a race t-shirt, a swag bag, and a finisher medal. Early bird tickets are available for just $30 until August 1st, so be sure to register early and join us for a memorable day of community, compassion, and camaraderie!
The race kicks off at 9:00 AM, with check-in starting at 8:00 AM. After the 5K, don’t miss the exciting Kids' Run at 11:00 AM, perfect for young animal lovers. Delight in tasty offerings from local food trucks and enjoy a selection of beverages until 1:00 PM. Plus, all participants who register before September 18th will secure a race t-shirt, a swag bag, and a finisher medal. Early bird tickets are available for just $30 until August 1st, so be sure to register early and join us for a memorable day of community, compassion, and camaraderie!
Organiser's Description
Online registration is closed. Limited on site registration is available. Sorry, same day registrations will not receive a t-shirt.
The Fun Run is still free of charge and open to everyone. Feel free to come closer to 11am for the Fun Run to learn about why we want to rescue pigs. Food trucks and beer will still be available until 1:00!
Description
Join us on Saturday, October 10th from 9:00am - 1:00pm in Pittsboro, North Carolina! Gates open at 8:00am. Pre-race packet pick-up not required, but available at Chatham Outfitters in downtown Pittsboro from 4:00pm to 6:00pm on Friday, October 9.
This 5K trail run will be held at Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge, a sanctuary providing lifelong care to farm animals rescued from abuse, neglect and abandonment. In this officially timed race, you will make three loops on gravel roads that wind through the beautiful fields and forests of our sanctuary. Our rescued goats, sheep, cows, ducks, geese and chickens will cheer you on as you pass by their houses and habitats! Immediately following the official 5K, we will host a Kids' Run.
The event includes delicious offerings from food and drink vendors and a trophy ceremony for winners. All participants who register before September 18th will receive:
* Race T-shirts
* Swag Bag
* Finisher Medals
Early bird tickets are only $30 and end August 1st. After that, tickets are $40. Day of registration tickets are $50. So register now! Please note that we can only guarantee race t-shirts, swag bags, and finisher medals to individuals who register before September 18th.
EVENT SCHEDULE
8 Check-in Table Opens
9 5k Trail Run Begins
10 Placement Medals Awarded
11 Fun Run to New Piggy Habitat!
12 Raffle Drawing
1 Event Concludes
Volunteer
We are looking for volunteers to help make our first ever 5k a great success! Volunteers will help with set up, during the event, and clean up.
SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER [https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D49AAAA2EA4FF2-65436044-volunteer#/]
Check out a preview of the course in our video below:
The Fun Run is still free of charge and open to everyone. Feel free to come closer to 11am for the Fun Run to learn about why we want to rescue pigs. Food trucks and beer will still be available until 1:00!
Description
Join us on Saturday, October 10th from 9:00am - 1:00pm in Pittsboro, North Carolina! Gates open at 8:00am. Pre-race packet pick-up not required, but available at Chatham Outfitters in downtown Pittsboro from 4:00pm to 6:00pm on Friday, October 9.
This 5K trail run will be held at Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge, a sanctuary providing lifelong care to farm animals rescued from abuse, neglect and abandonment. In this officially timed race, you will make three loops on gravel roads that wind through the beautiful fields and forests of our sanctuary. Our rescued goats, sheep, cows, ducks, geese and chickens will cheer you on as you pass by their houses and habitats! Immediately following the official 5K, we will host a Kids' Run.
The event includes delicious offerings from food and drink vendors and a trophy ceremony for winners. All participants who register before September 18th will receive:
* Race T-shirts
* Swag Bag
* Finisher Medals
Early bird tickets are only $30 and end August 1st. After that, tickets are $40. Day of registration tickets are $50. So register now! Please note that we can only guarantee race t-shirts, swag bags, and finisher medals to individuals who register before September 18th.
EVENT SCHEDULE
8 Check-in Table Opens
9 5k Trail Run Begins
10 Placement Medals Awarded
11 Fun Run to New Piggy Habitat!
12 Raffle Drawing
1 Event Concludes
Volunteer
We are looking for volunteers to help make our first ever 5k a great success! Volunteers will help with set up, during the event, and clean up.
SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER [https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D49AAAA2EA4FF2-65436044-volunteer#/]
Check out a preview of the course in our video below:
Races
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5K Trail Run
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 10th October 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$54.00
CLOSEDThis 5K race will be timed by Bull City Racing. -
Fun Run
Sat 10th October 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
Free
CLOSED
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7236 NC Hwy 87 N, Pittsboro, 27312, NC, United States
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