Deerfly Trail Race
Deerfly Trail Race is a trail running and running race on October 17, 2026 in Fayetteville, NC, with entry fees from $17 to $45.
- Date
- October 17, 2026 (86 days to go)
- Price
- $17–$45
- Sports
- Trail RunningRunning
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), 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Fayetteville, NC
Population
209,692
as of 2023
City 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.
86
Days to train
- Race
- Deerfly Trail Race
- Date
- October 17, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Trail Running
Running off-road — dirt, singletrack, and mountain paths — from 5Ks to ultras. The terrain makes for an exciting twist and adventure in your running journey.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
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Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
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Deerfly Trail Race
Oct 17, 2026