Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Trail Half Marathon & 5 Mile

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Trail Half Marathon & 5 Mile takes place in Gibsonville, North Carolina, on January 16, 2027. Two formats are on the program: a trail half marathon (13.1 miles) starting at 9:30 a.m., and a 5-mile (8 km) race starting at 10:00 a.m. The late-morning start times are a welcome touch for a mid-January race.

If you have never raced on trails, the 5-mile is a friendly place to start, and the half marathon rewards a modest amount of preparation: eight to ten weeks with a weekly long run on dirt, a few hill sessions and one or two runs at goal effort. For road half-marathoners chasing a time, keep in mind that trail miles run slower, so judge your effort rather than your watch. A winter date makes this a useful fitness check before you shift into a spring marathon or 50K build. Trail shoes with grip and a plan for muddy patches will make the day more comfortable.