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Shakori 40 Running Festival

December 4 - 5, 2026
Pittsboro, NC 27312 US

40 mile, 40K and 4 mile Races

40-Mile Individual Race: 7:00 AM Start

  • Complete 10 laps of the 4-mile course.
  • Wear your bib at all times; it contains your timing chip.
  • You must pass through the checkpoint each lap for an official time.
  • Cutoff: You must start your final lap by 4:30 PM and must have a headlamp.
  • Awards: Top 3 male and female finishers will be recognized.
  • All 40 Mile finishers receive a finisher medal.
  • Aid Station: The race aid station is at the relay exchange, which is also the 4 mile checkpoint, so you pass it every lap.
    • Stocked with water, electrolyte drink, gels, warm pizza, soup, warm pastries and other ultra goodies.
  • Individual Aid Stations can be set up anywhere along the course

40K Individual Race: 7:15 AM Start

  • Complete 6 laps of the 4-mile course.
  • Wear your bib at all times; it contains your timing chip.
  • You must pass through the checkpoint each lap for an official time.
  • Cutoff: You must start your final lap by 4:30 PM and must have a headlamp.
  • Awards: Top 3 male and female finishers will be recognized.
  • All 40K finishers receive a finisher medal.
  • Aid Station: The race aid station is at the relay exchange, which is also the 4 mile checkpoint, so you pass it every lap.
    • Stocked with water, electrolyte drink, gels, warm pizza, soup, warm pastries and other ultra goodies.
  • Individual Aid Stations can be set up anywhere along the course

4-Mile Open Race: 10:00 AM Start

  • For individuals without a relay team.
  • 4-mile runners are integrated into the overall 4-mile results including all relay teams.
  • All 4-mile participants start together at 10:00 AM.
  • Awards: Medals for the top 3 overall and masters winners. There are no finisher medals for the 4 Mile.

Swag for Every Runner

  • Every participant gets their choice of Shakori 40 socks or a Shakori 40 beanie with registration.
  • Want both? Add the other one as an add-on for a fee while supplies last.
  • The 2026 Shakori 40 tee is $25 (sizes S to XXL) and must be pre-ordered as an add-on through your registration. Pre-ordered shirts will be in your packet.
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