There are four major options:

• 40-mile Individual (10 laps of the 4-mile loop)

• 40K Individual (6 laps of the 4-mile loop)

• 4-mile Open Race - Can't find a team but still want to run?  This is your choice.  Results compiled with individual 4 mile legs of the relay for overall 4 mile awards

• 40-mile Team Relay (age-graded) for 2-10 runners

The course features a 4-mile cross-country style loop through the Shakori Hills grounds. Expect single-track, gravel roads, open fields, twists & turns. Start/finish is at the fairgrounds/camping area

• Teams can be as small as 2 people, up to 10. 

• One person registers and creates the team name; others join and pay individually. Or you can pay for an entire team of 10 with a one time fee and then rest of the team joins at no cost unless they want to buy a camping pass or additional items.

• Every team member still competes individually in the 4-mile results (their first lap counts) even while being part of the relay. 

• Each member must wear their bib, and the team baton (timing chip) must be carried and handed off. If you lose the baton, the team is disqualified. 

• Team times are age- and gender-handicapped to level the playing field; fastest raw time doesn’t guarantee victory

• Camping is available on-site at Shakori Hills. You must purchase a camping pass (add-on) during registration. 

• Arrival: Friday after 1:00 PM or Saturday morning. You may stay Saturday night, leave Sunday by 9:00 AM. 

• Non-runner / spectator pass: For friends/family (21+). Kids free. Includes wristband + beer ticket.

• Pets are OK but must be leashed, well-behaved. No open ground fires, bring trash bags, quiet hours begin at 10:00 PM

You can pickup your individual or team packet Friday between 1:00pm and 7:00pm.  We will have Live music, Jambalya and Chowder for our Friday night party.  To RSVP for that click here.

Any registered runner can attend the Friday party by RSVPing.  If you are not a registered runner, you will need to buy a non-runner pass to come enjoy the party.  Click here to RSVP

Yes. For individual races we provide: water, electrolyte drink, gels, cookies, granola bars, soup, quesadillas at the 4 mile check point.

Expect a mix of single-track trails (some rocky), gravel roads, open fields, and rolling terrain. It’s not flat asphalt—cross-country style.  Trail shoes would be a great choice or if you are trying to open up in the relay, you could spike up.

RVs require advance purchase/permission (per the camping rules). Tent camping is OK; vehicles in tent zones may have restrictions.

The Shakori 40 is unique that we are offering more of a festival and invest a lot in the live music and the festival around the actual running event.  Shakori Hills also charges us per person that enters the venue, so non-participants need to buy a pass.  Kids 12 and under are free.

• 🏆 Overall Relay Winner: $800 + Medals

• 🕓 Fastest Gross Time Team: $200

• 🥇 Fastest 4-Mile Split (M/F): Individual Awards

• Fastest Team with 5 or less runners will be recognized

Click here to see updated team and individual rosters