Events
Big Dog 11K (Dogs only)
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Lil Pup 6k (Dogs only)
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Event 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 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.
11K Course Records
Jack Brunecz 38:41.8
Gillian Manning 48:18.28
6K Course Records:
Zachary Ferguson 22:50.88
Danielle Thomas-Taylor 34:00.71
Contact Form
Event Location
Carvers Creek State Park - Sandhills Access
995 McCloskey Road
Fayetteville, NC 28311 US
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Yes, There is a water point at the turn for the 6k and the 11k will pass it twice. There will be volunteers there.
No, we do not have race day registration.
We will have ample bathroom/porta potteis at the parking area.
Yes! Parking is free. Follow the directions of park employees upon arrival.
Yes!! All registered runners will get a shirt and finishers will get a finisher coin!
No, we do not have a place for gear storage or check in.
Yes, someone else can pick up your packet for you. Make sure they have a copy of your email registration or ID.
You will have plenty of time to finish the race. We have a generous two hour limit.
