Dirty Santa Trail Run
- Date
- December 12, 2026
- Location
- 1050 Zacks Fork Rd., Lenoir, NC
- Distance
- Trail Run
From the Organizer
When the weather turns chilly, the critters quit crawling and your usual hardtop running routes are getting a bit tired and boring......its time to veer off the road and kick up some dirt on the trail! It's time for........... The Fourth Annual Dirty Santa Trail Run!
This 5ish mile race is the fifth and final event in The Foothills Run Series Presented By UNC Ortho.
The course starts / finishes at the Lenoir Rotary Soccer Complex and is made up of almost 3 miles of single track trail (Zack's Fork Mountain Bike Trail), nearly 1.4 miles of natural field / gravel trail and around .6 mile of hardtop just for some variety!
*Early Packet Pickup: Friday (12/11) - 5:30pm - 7:30pm Liquid Roots Brewing (1048 Harper Ave, Lenoir, NC)
Race Day Schedule (12/12):
7:30am - Race Day Registration / Packet Pick-Up Opens
8:45am - Race Day Registration / Packet Pick-Up Ends
9:00am - Start Of The Fourth Annual Dirty Santa Trail Run
Enjoy some post race snacks featuring a Smores Station and Hot Cocoa!
Stick around for post race awards and the top winners selecting their gifts Dirty Santa Style!
The Fourth Annual Dirty Santa Trail Run Individual Awards
* Top 3 Overall Male / Female (Winner - Dirty Santa Trophy + Gift/Award, 2nd - Custom Silver Finished Medal + Gift/Award, 3rd - Custom Bronze Finished Medal + Gift/Award)
* Top 2 Male / Female Master (40 - 49) (Winner - Dirty Santa Trophy + Gift/Award, 2nd - Custom Silver Finished Medal + Gift/Award)
* Top 2 Male / Female Grandmaster (50 & Up) (Winner - Dirty Santa Trophy + Gift/Award, 2nd - Custom Silver Finished Medal + Gift/Award)
*Top 3 Male / Female Age Groups (Winner - Custom Gold Finished Medal, 2nd - Custom Silver Finished Medal, 3rd - Custom Bronze Finished Medal) 14 and under; 15 - 19; 20 -24; 25 - 29; 30 - 34; 35 - 39; 40 - 44; 45 - 49; 50 - 54; 55 - 59; 60 - 64; 65 - 69, 70 - 74, 75+
Every runner registering by Midnight on November 30 will be guaranteed their size in the Official Fourth Annual Dirty Santa Trail Run Hoodie!
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
53°
Typical Low
30°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lenoir.
Host City
About Lenoir, NC
Population
18,282
as of 2023
Elevation
1,173 ft
Nearest Airport
CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport · 59 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.
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Days to train
- Race
- Dirty Santa Trail Run
- Date
- December 12, 2026
- Location
- 1050 Zacks Fork Rd., Lenoir, NC
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Dirty Santa Trail Run?
- Dirty Santa Trail Run is a running race held in Lenoir, North Carolina on December 12, 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 Dirty Santa Trail Run?
- Saturday, December 12, 2026 in Lenoir, North Carolina at 1050 Zacks Fork Rd., Lenoir, NC. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Dirty Santa Trail Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Dirty Santa Trail Run
Dec 12, 2026