Dark Horse Trail Series (26.2 - 13.1 - 10k)

Mill Spring, NC · Next listed edition Sat 14 Aug 2027

Next listed edition Sat 14 Aug 2027

Half marathon (13.1 miles)

Reports and event feedback

Participant feedback · shankgym.com ↗
Shank (article author metadata)
The returning runner found the hills persistent but most of the trail runnable rather than highly technical. Recent rain left an unavoidable flooded stretch early on, while much of the remaining surface stayed firm. They appreciated the relaxed organization and supplies at the start and finish.
Source context and limitations
A returning participant’s account published in August 2026; the race edition and the writer’s entered distance are not explicitly identified. This is event context rather than a full-marathon review. The writer was already a repeat customer of the race director and praised that relationship. SHANK GYM publishes the account; any commercial relationship with the organizer is unverified. Historical conditions and supplies do not establish what runners will encounter in 2027.

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