Sampson Shuffle
Sampson Shuffle is a running race on November 21, 2026 in Clinton, NC, with entry fees from $25 to $30.
- Date
- November 21, 2026 (121 days to go)
- Price
- $25–$30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Gallop for your gravy, strut for your stuffing, or trot for your turkey…
No matter how you "slice it," you don’t want to miss the 6th Annual Sampson Shuffle 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run: Turkey Special Edition! 🦃🎉
📅 Saturday, November 21 - 8:00AM
📍 Sampson Community College
(1801 Sunset Ave, Clinton, NC 28328)
Kick off your Thanksgiving week with festive fun, fast feet, and fall vibes!
RACE PROCEEDS BENEFIT
Sampson Community College Foundation which provides student aid and programs at the college.
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
62°
Typical Low
39°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Clinton 2 Ne, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Clinton, NC
Population
8,336
as of 2023
City Elevation
156 ft
Nearest Airport
FAY
Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field · 31 mi
Major Hub
RDU
Raleigh-Durham International Airport · 66 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Sampson Shuffle, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
121
Days to train
- Race
- Sampson Shuffle
- Date
- November 21, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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 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
Coming from out of town? There's more to Clinton than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Sampson Shuffle
Nov 21, 2026