Sandhills Flyers 5K takes place at Sandhills Community College in Pinehurst, North Carolina on September 26, 2026. Despite the race name, the event offers a 1-mile distance rather than a 5K. The race starts at 9:00 AM with an entry fee of $30.00. This short distance makes it accessible for runners looking for a quick early-morning effort before exploring the Pinehurst area or attending other weekend activities. The community college venue provides a straightforward setting for the event. If you're traveling to the Sandhills region for racing in late September, this local 1-mile option could serve as a supplementary workout during race weekend.
From the Race Organizer
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 360-degree photo booth Race awards for overall and age-group 1st, 2nd, 3rd place finishers Ashley's Sweet Designs Custom Cookies @ashleyssweetdesigns Billie's Boujee Lemonade truck @billiesboujeelemonade Birdie Brews Coffee Co. truck @birdiebrewscoffeeco Fitness/wellness vendors Dog friendly event Stay & watch our defending Region 10 Champion Flyers Indoor Volleyball team play at 12:00pm following the race @sandhills_volleyball Location: Sandhills Community College, 3395 Airport Rd. Pinehurst NC 28374 Cost: $30 race registration fee, register by Sept. 6 to guarantee a t-shirt In-person race registration & packet pick-up will be available on Friday, Sept. 25 from 4-6:00pm at Pace Yourself Run Co. (PYRC) in downtown Southern Pines (205 NE Broad St.) or on-site at Sandhills Community College the morning of the race from 7-8:30am. Weather Policy: This event will take place rain or shine. In the event of severe or unsafe weather conditions (e.g., lightning, high winds, or flooding), the event may be delayed, modified, or canceled. Participant and volunteer safety is our top priority. No refunds will be issued for weather-related cancellations. All updates will be communicated via email and social media by 8:00 AM on the event day. Interested in sponsoring, donating, volunteering, or being a vendor on race day? Contact Shelby Basinger at basingers@sandhills.edu. THANK YOU to our 2026 SPONSORS : Primary Sponsors: FirstHealth Center for Health & Fitness @firsthealth_fitness Penick Village Studio 729 Fitness @studio729.fitness Ward Roland - State Farm Insurance Head Strong Massage @headstrongsportsmassage Workhorse Strength & Conditioning @workhorsestrengthconditioning In-Kind Sponsors: Pace Yourself Run Co. @pyruncosopines Harris Teeter - Whispering Pines Gym Better - Southern Pines @gymbettersouthernpines TruFit Gym - Southern Pinees @trufitgym_southernpines Burn Boot Camp - Southern Pines @burnbootcampsouthernpines
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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
Sandhills Flyers 5K 2026 — Pinehurst, NC takes place on September 26, 2026. The race is held in Pinehurst, North Carolina.
Where is Sandhills Flyers 5K 2026 — Pinehurst, NC held?
Sandhills Flyers 5K 2026 — Pinehurst, NC is held at Sandhills Community College in Pinehurst, North Carolina.
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