Dirty Santa Trail Run
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Event
The Dirty Santa Trail Run takes place on December 13, 2025, in Lenoir, NC (1050 Zacks Fork Rd., Lenoir Rotary Soccer Complex). The event is listed as part of The Foothills Run Series presented by UNC Ortho. The listed entry fee for the trail run is $50; the price increases after December 12, 2025. Every runner who registers by December 1 is guaranteed a hoodie in their chosen size.
Course and awards
The race distance is 5 miles. The course begins and ends at the Lenoir Rotary Soccer Complex and includes approximately 3 miles of single-track trail (Zack's Fork Mountain Bike Trail), nearly 1.7 miles of natural field and gravel trail, and about 0.3 mile of hardtop. Post-race offerings include a s'mores station and hot cocoa.
Awards are given by gender and age categories. Overall top three finishers receive a trophy or custom medals and a gift. Separate awards are listed for Masters (40-49) and Grandmasters (50 and up), and age-group medals are planned for standard age bands from 14 and under up to 70+. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.