Sandhills Flyers 5K
- Date
- September 26, 2026
- Distance
- Sandhills Flyers 5K
From the Organizer
5K Trail Run starting on the Sandhills Community College campus and winding through the beautiful Southern Pines Reservoir Park. The course is officially certified by the USATF (Certificate #NC22019BDS). Race timing provided by Gate City Timing Company.
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Pre-race warm-up
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Pre- and post-race massages provided by the SCC Therapeutic Massage program
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Freshly Picked Juice & Smoothie truck @freshlypickedrco
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Simply Coffee truck @simplycoffeerobbins
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360-degree photo booth
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Race awards for overall and age-group 1st, 2nd, 3rd place finishers
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Ashley's Sweet Designs Custom Cookies @ashleyssweetdesigns
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Fitness/wellness vendors
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Story-time & children's activities hosted by the SCC Early Childhood program
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Dog friendly event
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Sandhills Flyers Volleyball matches at 11:00am and 3:00pm following the race @sandhills_volleyball
Location: Sandhills Community College, 3395 Airport Rd. Pinehurst NC 28374
Cost: $30 race registration fee, register by Sept. 5 to guarantee a t-shirt
In-person race registration & packet pick-up will be available on Friday, Sept. 25 from 4-6:00pm at Pace Yourself Run Co. (PYRC) in downtown Southern Pines (205 NE Broad St.) or on-site at Sandhills Community College the morning of the race from 7-8:30am.
Weather Policy: This event will take place rain or shine. In the event of severe or unsafe weather conditions (e.g., lightning, high winds, or flooding), the event may be delayed, modified, or canceled. Participant and volunteer safety is our top priority. No refunds will be issued for weather-related cancellations. All updates will be communicated via email and social media by 8:00 AM on the event day.
Interested in sponsoring, donating, volunteering, or being a vendor on race day? Contact Shelby Basinger at basingers@sandhills.edu.
2026 SPONSORS TBA
THANK YOU to our 2025 SPONSORS:
Financial Sponsors:
FirstHealth Center for Health & Fitness @firsthealth_fitness
Studio 729 Fitness @studio729.fitness
Workhorse Strength & Conditioning @workhorsestrengthconditioning
Ward Roland - State Farm Insurance
Vista Sleep Solutions @vistasleepsolutions
In-Kind Sponsors:
Pace Yourself Run Co. @pyruncosopines
Alpha Therapy @alphatherapyllc
Fuel Force Nutrition @fuelforcenutrition
Harris Teeter - Whispering Pines
Gym Better - Southern Pines @gymbettersouthernpines
Distances & Pricing
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About This Sport
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Sandhills Flyers 5K?
- Sandhills Flyers 5K is a running event held in Pinehurst, NC. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Sandhills Flyers 5K?
- Saturday, September 26, 2026 in Pinehurst, NC at Sandhills Community College, Pinehurst, NC. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Sandhills Flyers 5K?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Sandhills Flyers 5K
Sep 26, 2026