Sandhills Running “Sasquatch 4-Hour 1-Mile Repeat” and “Sasquatch 5K” 2026 — Southern Pines, NC

The Sandhills Sasquatch is a repetitive 1-mile loop around the scenic Weymouth Woods Boyd Tract Loop in Southern Pines, NC. The route is a well maintained and well-marked trail that take you around the beautiful Weymouth Center property and past the oldest known living Long Leaf Pine Tree, estimated to be over 470 years old . The race is simple, complete as many 1-mile loops as you can in 4- hours! Or register for the three loop 5K option. This year's race offers a run and ruck option. The event will begin at 8AM Saturday October 17, 2026. The start line is located at Weymouth Woods Boyd Tract Loop in Southern Pines, NC https://maps.app.goo.gl/GdWd9jEghYeaeYkQ8 Packet pickup will be Friday night October 16, from 6-7 PM at Pace Yourself Run Company Downtown Southern Pines. 205 NE Broad St, Southern Pines, NC 28387. https://maps.app.goo.gl/i4L2bNjVpw8wGvQD6 Same day packet pickup will be available at the start line from 6:30am-7:30am. Parking: Parking will be located at the Weymouth Woods Center for the Humanities, 555 E Connecticut Ave, Southern Pines, NC 28388. https://maps.app.goo.gl/tYZwMyQFuPmHppho8 This is a self-paced event. For the 4-hour option, run or ruck as many miles as you can in the prescribed time or until you decide to stop. The participant that covers the most distance in the prescribed time is declared the winner. Runners are allowed to run, walk, and rest as needed for the duration of the event. Laps will be recorded by the race organizers. The event organizer will have an aid station set up at the start finish line with water, Gatorade, and snacks. Participants can set up personal tents, tables, and aid stations in the park area by the start finish. The 5K option is three loops along the same course with a 1-hour cutoff time. 5K runners are welcome to continue laps and opt into the full challenge at any time if they choose. There will be prizes for the top male and female for both the 4-hour and 5K events in both the run and ruck categories. Participants will receive an official race t-shirt and finishing medal. T-shirts cannot be guaranteed for registrations after October 12, 2026.