Farm City Week 5K Trail Run/Walk
About the race
Farm City Week (November 8-14, 2026) is the annual celebration of Person County's rich agricultural past, present, and future. Close out the week with a run or walk through a spacious, family-owned 63-acre farm.
The Land at Hawkins Loop is located less than 30 minutes from Durham, Hillsborough, and Roxboro in beautiful Person County, North Carolina. Gently sloping pastures are dotted with modernized, century-old farmhouses and salvaged tobacco barns.
Food and market
Pop-up Farmers Market and Farm-to-Table Picnic Brunch available for purchase on-site. Payment options vary by vendor, so bring cash. Bring your cheering section to check out the Person County Farmers Market pop-up and stay for a farm-to-table picnic brunch (additional fee per plate).
Schedule of events
- 8am - 1pm: Farmers Market open to the public in partnership with Person County Farmers Market.
- 8am: Race registration opens.
- 9am: Race starts.
- 9:30am - 1pm: Farm to Table Breakfast Burritos by Person County Chef Kyle Wilkerson.
About the property
The venue's fields and old growth forest are heavily populated by a wide range of birds, wildlife, and plants supported by an on-staff Certified Master Gardener. Trails provide guests easy access for walking, biking, and observation areas with seating.
This is the second public race hosted by The Land at Hawkins Loop. Other annual events include Hawkins Loop Bird Fest, NC Science Festival nights, foraged wreathmaking, and a variety of science, nature, art, and community events throughout the year.
4-H member registration
4-H members receive free race registration. Contact Hailee Dickerson at Person County 4-H for your code.
Cancellation policy
Athletes can cancel their registration, but no refund is given.
Refunds are not allowed for this race.
The course
Rolling grass and dirt trails run through this century-old former tobacco farm and homestead. The trails span old-growth forest, a stream, a pond, pastures, and a variety of old barns. Guests are invited to walk the trails following the race.
Race details
- All ages and experience levels are welcome (under 18 must be accompanied by an adult).
- Rain or shine, except for extreme rain or wind. Event organizers will notify registrants via email by 5pm November 13.
- Race T-shirt free with registration. Register by Nov. 4 to guarantee your size.
- Event photographer on-site.
- Trails will be open to all visitors to explore following the race.
- Community members and spectators are welcome to attend, shop, eat, and enjoy the property.
Race weekend schedule
Location
City insight: Hurdle Mills
Hurdle Mills is an unincorporated community in southern Person County and northern Orange County, North Carolina, USA, located on North Carolina Highway 157 southwest of Roxboro at an elevation of 614 feet (187 m). It had a population of 3,770 at the 2010 census. The Piedmont climate brings hot, humid summers and mild winters, so spring and early autumn are the best seasons to race.
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