4 running and triathlon events in Pinehurst, North Carolina
From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find running and triathlon events and connect with the local endurance sports community.
Pinehurst
4 events in Pinehurst-
Sun, Mar 29, 2026 at 9:00 AMSee full details
Viking Dash is here—and the call to glory thunders across the land!
Are you prepared to face the Viking Challenge, where only the bold earn their legend?
Are you ready to join the ranks of the fastest-growing trail run saga in the nation?
Are you eager to seize one of the most epic finisher medals ever forged?
Then gather your courage and rally your fellow warriors—
for on Sunday, March 29th, 2026, the warriors of the realm will converge upon central North Carolina for the Pinehurst Viking Dash Trail Run.
10K Start Time: 9:00 am
5K Start Time: 9:05 am
Answer the call. Prove your might. Become part of the saga.
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Sat, Apr 11, 2026 at 8:15 AMSee full details
Come enjoy a spring weekend in the North Carolina sandhills. Spend an extra day on one of the many 5-star golf courses that define Pinehurst as one of the golf meccas on the east coast. Visit the beautiful and quaint "downtown" area of the Village of Pinehurst with its numerous shops and restaurants. Finally, come participate in one of the best international distance triathlons in the region, plus a sprint distance option.
Pinehurst offers up a gorgeous lake, challenging bike course with good roads and little traffic, and a memorable run around Lake Pinehurst.
A staple of the North Carolina Triathlon Series since the race started in 1997.
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Sat, Sep 26, 2026 at 9:00 AMSee full details
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.
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Pre-race warm-up
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Pre- and post-race massages provided by the SCC Therapeutic Massage program
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Freshly Picked Juice & Smoothie truck @freshlypickedrco
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Simply Coffee truck @simplycoffeerobbins
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360-degree photo booth
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Race awards for overall and age-group 1st, 2nd, 3rd place finishers
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Ashley's Sweet Designs Custom Cookies @ashleyssweetdesigns
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Fitness/wellness vendors
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Story-time & children's activities hosted by the SCC Early Childhood program
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Dog friendly event
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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
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Sat, Nov 21, 2026 at 8:30 AMSee full details
Become a part of this community TRADITION! Join us for the oldest and most scenic Turkey Trot in North Carolina! Runners get the chance to trek through the beautiful streets and residential neighborhoods of the village of Pinehurst in the Sandhills region of central North Carolina.
Come dressed in your finest Turkey attire.
What you can expect at this years Turkey Trot:
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Long Sleeve Race Shirt
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Finisher Medal
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Awards for top Overall Male, Female, Masters Male and Female AND 3 Deep Age Group Awards
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A celebration of Fall, Family, Friends and FUN!
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