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Carolina Horse Park People’s Steeplechase 5K and 10K

Date:
Sat, Mar 14, 2026 at 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location:
2814 Montrose Rd
Hoke County, North Carolina
28376
United States
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Links:
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Tags:
10k 5k Run Trail Walk

Experience a race like no other, “The People’s Steeplechase 10K & 5K” Join us 9am Saturday March 14, 2026, and run along the scenic trails of Carolina Horse Park. This one-of-a-kind course invites runners to trade the city streets for rolling hills, open fields, and winding paths where thoroughbreds usually thunder past the rails.

The 5K is perfect for beginners, walkers, and speed-seekers alike. The course offers a fast approachable route with gentle terrain and views of the course grounds. You’ll run alongside iconic jumps, ponds, and expansive green space. An unforgettable setting for your next personal best.

The 10K challenges seasoned runners with an extended loops through the park. With fresh air, wide sightlines, and the energy of the steeple-chase atmosphere, this course delivers both beauty and grit.

Whether you’re racing for time or soaking in the scenery, all participants will enjoy:

  • A well supported and clearly marked course

  • A unique run through an active equestrian venue

  • A festive finish near the grandstand

  • Stick around after the run for the Chili Cookoff

Join us for a memorable run where tradition meets endurance and cross the finish line on grounds built for champions—two-legged and four.

For more information on Carolina Hors Park click the link: Carolina Horse Park – Carolina Horse Park (CHP) – Raeford, NC

Packet Pickup-Friday March 13, 2026, from 6pm-7pm at Pace Yourself Run Company located in Downtown Southern Pines (205 NE Broad St, Southern Pines, NC 28387). https://maps.app.goo.gl/6efTbxBee9p5iyQeA

Same day registration and pickup will be available Saturday March 14, 2026, from 7:30am-8:30am at the start line at the Carolina Horse Park 2814 Montrose Rd, Raeford, NC 28376. https://maps.app.goo.gl/PpqXMLzwiyc11sWaA

Parking and Restrooms will be available on site.

Weather: Early March weather in NC is the transition to spring, with temperatures rising from the 40s overnight to highs in the low 60s during the day. Expect mild to chilly mornings with cool, pleasant days and increasing sunshine. Perfect running weather with low humidity and early spring blossoms appearing

Participants will receive an official race T-shirt. T-shirts cannot be guaranteed for registrations after March 5, 2026.

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