3 walking events in Southern Pines, North Carolina
From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find walking events and connect with the local endurance sports community.
Southern Pines
3 events in Southern Pines-
Sat, Apr 18, 2026 at 9:30 AMSee full details
Friend to Friend proudly presents our 10th annual 5K!
Start your weekend on a high note at the Rise & Run 5K. Race, walk, or jog your way through a scenic trail course with natural terrain that keeps things fun and adventurous. Then celebrate with live music, great food trucks, and a packed kids corner. Little runners can join the excitement in the Kids Fun Run for ages 10 & under.
Bring the energy, bring your friends, and rise with us for a morning that feels good and does good.
All proceeds support Friend to Friend and their work empowering survivors in our community.
Registrations on or before 4/1 will be guaranteed a t-shirt. All registrations after that date will receive a shirt if available.
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Sun, Apr 19, 2026 at 11:00 AMSee full details
Excitement is in the air! Get ready to be part of the 3rd Annual Parkinson's Awareness Walk! This is an extraordinary event like no other, and we want you to be there! 🎉
The Parkinson’s Awareness Walk features a 1-mile course through the streets of downtown Southern Pines starting and finishing at SANTE (132 W. Pennsylvania Ave, Southern Pines, NC 28387). All proceeds support the Vito Oddo Fund at the Foundation of FirstHealth that is used to help increase awareness and offer support to loved ones and caregivers living with Parkinson’s Disease.
Social time with food and drink following!
Online registration closes - Friday, April 17th at Noon. Walk up registrations can be completed the day of the race beginning at 10:30 a.m. at the race- you will need a phone that can scan a QR code to register.
Call Cathy Schlaff if you would like to pick up your T-Shirt early. The order should arrive the last week in March: 248-425-9494
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Sat, Oct 24, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
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.
Local Clubs & Organizations
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Club
USA Swimming Club. 109 members.
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