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Sat, May 01, 2027
Location:
Spring Lake, North Carolina
28390
United States
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Obstacle Spartan Ultra

Don't underestimate McCormick Farms in Fayetteville – a staff favorite Spartan venue renowned for its challenging obstacle course racing. With over 1000 acres of demanding terrain, including dense forests, a 200-foot deep quarry, and steep riverbanks, this course will test your technical skills and demand you embrace the challenge. This action-packed weekend offers a full spectrum of Spartan challenges: Sprint, Super, Beast, Ultra, and Kids races – choose your proving ground, or multiple.

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  • Sandhills Flyers 5K [runsignup.com]

    Sat, Sep 26, 2026 at 9:00 AM

    Description

    5K Trail Run starting on the Sandhills Community College campus and winding through the beautiful Southern Pines Reservoir Park. The course is officially certified by the USATF (Certificate...

    5K Trail Run starting on the Sandhills Community College campus and winding through the beautiful Southern Pines Reservoir Park. The course is officially certified by the USATF (Certificate #NC22019BDS). Race timing provided by Gate City Timing Company.

    • Pre-race warm-up

    • Pre- and post-race massages provided by the SCC Therapeutic Massage program

    • Freshly Picked Juice & Smoothie truck @freshlypickedrco

    • Simply Coffee truck @simplycoffeerobbins

    • 360-degree photo booth

    • Race awards for overall and age-group 1st, 2nd, 3rd place finishers

    • Ashley's Sweet Designs Custom Cookies @ashleyssweetdesigns

    • Fitness/wellness vendors

    • Story-time & children's activities hosted by the SCC Early Childhood program

    • Dog friendly event

    • Sandhills Flyers Volleyball matches at 11:00am and 3:00pm following the race @sandhills_volleyball

    Location: Sandhills Community College, 3395 Airport Rd. Pinehurst NC 28374

    Cost: $30 race registration fee, register by Sept. 5 to guarantee a t-shirt

    In-person race registration & packet pick-up will be available on Friday, Sept. 25 from 4-6:00pm at Pace Yourself Run Co. (PYRC) in downtown Southern Pines (205 NE Broad St.) or on-site at Sandhills Community College the morning of the race from 7-8:30am.

    Weather Policy: This event will take place rain or shine. In the event of severe or unsafe weather conditions (e.g., lightning, high winds, or flooding), the event may be delayed, modified, or canceled. Participant and volunteer safety is our top priority. No refunds will be issued for weather-related cancellations. All updates will be communicated via email and social media by 8:00 AM on the event day.

    Interested in sponsoring, donating, volunteering, or being a vendor on race day? Contact Shelby Basinger at [email protected].

    2026 SPONSORS TBA

    THANK YOU to our 2025 SPONSORS:

    Financial Sponsors:

    FirstHealth Center for Health & Fitness @firsthealth_fitness

    Studio 729 Fitness @studio729.fitness

    Workhorse Strength & Conditioning @workhorsestrengthconditioning

    Ward Roland - State Farm Insurance

    Vista Sleep Solutions @vistasleepsolutions

    In-Kind Sponsors:

    Pace Yourself Run Co. @pyruncosopines

    Alpha Therapy @alphatherapyllc

    Fuel Force Nutrition @fuelforcenutrition

    Harris Teeter - Whispering Pines

    Gym Better - Southern Pines @gymbettersouthernpines

    48.7 km from Spring Lake
    Pinehurst, North Carolina, 28374, United States
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    3.1 Miles 5k Run Trail

  • Deerfly Trail Race [runsignup.com]

    Sat, Oct 17, 2026 at 8:00 AM

    Description

    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...

    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.

    4.8 km from Spring Lake
    Sandhills Access, Fayetteville, North Carolina, 28311, United States
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    4.01 Miles 6.8 Miles Run Trail

  • Sandhills Running "Sasquatch 4-Hour 1-Mile Repeat" and "Sasquatch 5K" [sandhillsrunning.com] [Register at runsignup.com]

    Sat, Oct 24, 2026 at 8:00 AM

    Description

    The Sandhills Sasquatch is a repetitive 1-mile loop around the scenic Weymouth Woods Boyd Tract Loop in Southern Pines, NC. The route is a well maintained and well-marked trail that take you around...

    The Sandhills Sasquatch is a repetitive 1-mile loop around the scenic Weymouth Woods Boyd Tract Loop in Southern Pines, NC. The route is a well maintained and well-marked trail that take you around the beautiful Weymouth Center property and past the oldest known living Long Leaf Pine Tree, estimated to be over 470 years old.

    The race is simple, complete as many 1-mile loops as you can in 4- hours! Or register for the three loop 5K option.

    The event will begin at 8AM Saturday October 24, 2026. The start line is located at Weymouth Woods Boyd Tract Loop in Southern Pines, NC https://maps.app.goo.gl/GdWd9jEghYeaeYkQ8

    Packet pickup will be Friday night October 23, from 6-7 PM at Pace Yourself Run Company Downtown Southern Pines. 205 NE Broad St, Southern Pines, NC 28387. https://maps.app.goo.gl/i4L2bNjVpw8wGvQD6

    Same day packet pickup will be available at the start line from 6:30am-7:30am.

    Parking: Parking will be located at the Weymouth Woods Center for the Humanities, 555 E Connecticut Ave, Southern Pines, NC 28388. https://maps.app.goo.gl/tYZwMyQFuPmHppho8

    This is a self-paced event. For the 4-hour option, run as many miles as you can in the prescribed time or until you decide to stop. The runner that covers the most distance in the prescribed time is declared the winner. Runners are allowed to run, walk, and rest as needed for the duration of the event. Laps will be recorded by the race organizers. The event organizer will have an aid station set up at the start finish line with water, Gatorade, and snacks. Participants can set up personal tents, tables, and aid stations in the park area by the start finish. The 5K option is three loops along the same course with a 1-hour cutoff time. 5K runners are welcome to continue laps and opt into the full challenge at any time if they choose.

    There will be prizes for the top male and female for both the 4-hour and 5K events.

    Participants will receive an official race t-shirt and finishing medal. T-shirts cannot be guaranteed for registrations after October 12, 2026.

    40.2 km from Spring Lake
    555 E. Connecticut Ave, Southern Pines, North Carolina, 28388, United States
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    1 Miles 5k Run Trail Walk

  • Cape Fear River Run [runsignup.com]

    Sun, Nov 08, 2026 at 7:00 AM

    Description

    Welcome to Fayetteville's only Half Marathon on the Cape Fear River Trail!

    All races will feature different routes and use the Cape Fear River Trail. This trail is a beautiful, paved greenway trail...

    Welcome to Fayetteville's only Half Marathon on the Cape Fear River Trail!

    All races will feature different routes and use the Cape Fear River Trail. This trail is a beautiful, paved greenway trail along the Cape Fear River. The start and finish line will be at the Cape Fear Botanical Garden. There will be on course support. There will be no pets allowed at this event.

    This race will have an option to add on a VIP experience. This includes a private heated tent for VIPs only, VIP only refreshments, Bag storage, and VIP line for early packet pick up. Limited to 35 entrants.

    17.4 km from Spring Lake
    536 N. Eastern Blvd, Fayetteville, North Carolina, 28301, United States
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    10k 13.1 Miles 19.3 Miles Run Trail

  • Cape Fear Holiday Run [facebook.com] [Register at ultrasignup.com]

    Sat, Dec 12, 2026 at 7:00 AM

    25.5 km from Spring Lake
    350 Alexander Drive, Lillington, North Carolina, United States
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    Run Ultra

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