Deerfly Trail Race 2026 — Fayetteville, NC

Date
October 17, 2026
Location
Fayetteville, NC
Venue
Carvers Creek State Park - Sandhills Access
Start Time
8:00 AM
Entry Fee
$17.00 – $50.00
Events
11K, 6K, Big Dog 11K (Dogs only), Lil Pup 6k (Dogs only)
Includes
Race Shirt
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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.

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