Deerfly Trail Race
- Date
- October 17, 2026
- Distance
- 11K · 6K · Big Dog 11K (Dogs only) & more
From the Organizer
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?!👸🤴 Cash awards for course records!!!
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
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.
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Deerfly Trail Race?
- Deerfly Trail Race is a running event held in Fayetteville, NC. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Deerfly Trail Race?
- Saturday, October 17, 2026 in Fayetteville, NC at Carvers Creek State Park - Sandhills Access, Fayetteville, NC. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Deerfly Trail Race?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Deerfly Trail Race
Oct 17, 2026