Gallop & Gorge 8K

Gallop & Gorge 8K

Help us finish off the Le Tour de Carrboro three race series. Join us for the best Turkey Trot in the Triangle. The Gallop & Gorge 8K! This 8K (4.97 miles) race starts at 8 am on Weaver Street in downtown Carrboro, and winds through the local neighborhoods -- a great way to burn a few calories before the Thanksgiving festivities and support some local charities in the area! Best of all we offer the best deal in the Triangle with a low, low registration fee of $35. So sign up now and Save!

Price: $35

Time: 8:00AM EST

Registration Opens: April 29, 2026 at 8:00am EDT

Location: Fleet Feet Carrboro, 310 E. Main St. Carrboro, NC US 27510

Registration and Bib Pickup

In-person registration and bib pickup will be available at Fleet Feet in Carrboro on:

• Tuesday, November 24, from 3:30-6:30 pm
• Wednesday, November 25, from 12-6:30 pm

You may also pick up your bib and register on race day morning at Fleet Feet in Carrboro, 6:30-7:45 am.

IMPORTANT! In person registration on Tuesday, Wednesday or Race Day will be done electronically by scanning a QR code which will take you to the registration form that you will fill out on your phone. So, please bring your smart phone and credit card if you are registering in person.

Race entries are not refundable and are not transferable.

Course

The course starts and finishes on Weaver Street, in front of the Weaver Street Market in downtown Carrboro. This is a USATF certified 8K course.

Awards

Awards will be given to the top 3 male and female winners in various categories including Open, Masters, age groups, Athena, and Clydesdale. Unique pottery awards crafted by local artist, Janet Resnik. Overall and top age group winners will also receive specially blended coffee from Carrboro Coffee Roasters.

Course Record Bonus: $50 is yours if you can beat the Gallop & Gorge 8K overall records!

• Overall Male: Andy Wacker 23:52.10 2014
• Overall Female: Shalane Flanagan 26:20.00 2008

Little Turkey Kids Races

FREE for children aged 2-9, held on the Libba Cotten Bikeway behind the Fleet Feet building after the race awards presentation. Races will be split by age groups.

Stroller and Pet Policy

Baby strollers and joggers are permitted, but please start at the back. Pets are not allowed on the race course.

Walkers are Welcome!

Walkers are encouraged. If the trailing police car passes you, you must follow normal pedestrian rules.

Food Donations for IFC Community Market

Consider donating non-perishable food items. Collection boxes will be available at bib pickup and race morning.

Volunteer

Volunteers are needed. Send an email to [email protected] if interested.

Race Contact Info

Race director: [email protected]

Race Website: https://runsignup.com/w/LeTourdeCarrboro