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 & packe
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for September 26.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Pinehurst, NC.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
