Shakori 40 Running Festival
- Date
- December 4–5, 2026
- Distance
- 40 mile Individual · 40K Individual Open · 40 Mile Team Relay & more
From the Organizer
The Shakori 40 brings the running community together for a celebration of nature, team camaraderie, and live music. We offer a 40-mile ultramarathon, a 40K open race for men and women, and a 40-mile age-graded team relay for up to 10 members—factoring in age and gender to determine the overall winning team. There’s also a 4-mile open race. Our cross-country style course winds through the Shakori Hills Community Art Center in Pittsboro, NC.
Shakori Hills, located just outside Chapel Hill, NC, is renowned for the Shakori Hills Music Festival. The Community Art Center is a place where everyone can enjoy nature, walk scenic trails, spend sunny afternoons with family, and immerse themselves in art, music, and life’s simple pleasures. By embracing these abundant resources, our local culture continues to thrive.
You’ll have a blast at the Shakori 40, thanks to great camaraderie, live music, delicious food, camping, bonfires, craft beer, and so much more. Join us each December for a weekend you’ll never forget!
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
57°
Typical Low
34°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Chatham Wtp, 10 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Pittsboro, NC
Elevation
380 ft
Nearest Airport
RDU
Raleigh-Durham International Airport · 23 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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What Are You
Waiting For?
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Days to train
- Race
- Shakori 40 Running Festival
- Date
- December 4–5, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Shakori 40 Running Festival?
- Shakori 40 Running Festival is a running race held in Pittsboro, North Carolina on December 4, 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 Shakori 40 Running Festival?
- Friday, December 4, 2026 in Pittsboro, North Carolina at 1439 Henderson Tanyard Rd, Pittsboro, NC. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Shakori 40 Running Festival?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Shakori 40 Running Festival
Dec 4, 2026