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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
74°
Typical Low
50°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Fayetteville (Pwc), 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Fayetteville, NC
Population
209,692
as of 2023
Elevation
120 ft
Nearest Airport
FAY
Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field · 4 mi
Major Hub
RDU
Raleigh-Durham International Airport · 58 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Deerfly Trail Race, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Deerfly Trail Race
- Date
- October 17, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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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
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Deerfly Trail Race?
- Deerfly Trail Race is a running race held in Fayetteville, North Carolina on October 17, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Deerfly Trail Race?
- Saturday, October 17, 2026 in Fayetteville, North Carolina at Carvers Creek State Park - Sandhills Access, Fayetteville, NC. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Deerfly Trail Race?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Deerfly Trail Race
Oct 17, 2026