Shortest Day of the Year, Longest Run of Your Life 2026 — Winston Salem, NC

Date
December 19, 2026
Location
Winston Salem, NC
Venue
15 Brookstown Ave
Start Time
7:26 AM
Entry Fee
$40.00
Events
Choose Your Own Distance
Includes
Finisher's T-Shirt
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Shortest Day of the Year, Longest Run of Your Life This ain’t no race. There's no set distance. There are no pace groups. No road closures. Minimal course marking. Runners set their own goal. Runners set their own pace. A central home base will provide aid, fuel, hydration, and a spot to regroup between efforts. There ain’t no podium but there is nature’s clock. From sunup to sundown, runners will take to the streets and greenways of downtown Winston-Salem with one goal: go farther than you've ever gone before. Registration includes a limited edition finisher's T-shirt, access to the central aid station throughout the event, and event-day perks. Show up with a goal. Leave with a new one.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Shortest Day of the Year, Longest Run of Your Life 2026 — Winston Salem, NC?

Shortest Day of the Year, Longest Run of Your Life 2026 — Winston Salem, NC takes place on December 19, 2026. The race is held in Winston Salem, North Carolina.

Where is Shortest Day of the Year, Longest Run of Your Life 2026 — Winston Salem, NC held?

Shortest Day of the Year, Longest Run of Your Life 2026 — Winston Salem, NC is held at 15 Brookstown Ave in Winston Salem, North Carolina.

Where can I find hotels near Shortest Day of the Year, Longest Run of Your Life 2026 — Winston Salem, NC?

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