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.
The event will begin at 8AM Saturday November 1, 2025.
Packet pickup will be the Night prior, Friday Oct 31, from 6-8 PM at Rail House Brewery in Aberdeen NC. Same day packet pickup will be available November 1, from 6:30am-7:30am.
This is a self-paced event. For the 4-hour option, run as many miles as you can in the prescribed time or until you decide to stop. The runner 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.
All participants will receive an official race t-shirt and finishing medal. T-shirts cannot be guaranteed for registrations after October 20, 2025.
