Hobby Trails To You!

Hobby Trails To You is turning 10!

Join us for the 10th anniversary of Hobby Trails, a fun and challenging 5K/10K trail race.

What: Cross country style start that quickly funnels into the woods of Hobby Park. Single track trail 5K and 10K course filled with roots, rocks, a few inclines, declines, a smattering of poison ivy and an occasional biker or snake (it’s in the woods of NC, after all). 

Who: Well, you and your running friends, and the fine folks from TCTC who know how to put on a race.

When: August 8 at 7:55am for the 5K and 8:00am for the 10K. RACES WILL START ON TIME!

Where: Hobby Park - 2301 West Clemmonsville Road, W-S, NC (36.0304° N, 80.3029° W to be really precise)

Why: There’s lots of shade. Show how bad-a** you as you race through an undulating, technical single track course a few miles outside the city of Winston-Salem. Then proudly wear your tri-blend race shirt (it’s so soft, you might opt to sleep in it). Register by the end of July to guarantee your shirt and size.

The race is capped at 200 participants.

AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN OUT AS FOLLOWS

8:30am -- Rolling awards begin for 5K and 10K races (under main shelter)
Awards will not be shipped.  Must be picked up at race.

5K Awards
OVERALL Male & Female 
FIRST PLACE MASTERS Male and Female Masters (40 and over)
FIRST PLACE ONLY Male and Female in the following ages: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & over

10K Awards
OVERALL Male & Female 
FIRST PLACE MASTERS Male and Female Masters (40 and over)
FIRST PLACE ONLY Male and Female in the following ages: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & over

The Big 4 Trail Race Series includes the following Winston-Salem Trail Races hosted by Twin City Track Club: Hobby Trail to You! (August 9), Salem Lake Trail Races (September 27), Black Friday Relays (November 28) and Frosty Fifty (January 2-3, 2026) at Salem Lake.

Save $$ and register for all 4 races at one time! Finish all four races, any distance and earn great swag including Big 4 Trail Race Series apparel! Presented at the Frosty Fifty in Jan 2026. Click here for more info!

See you on the Trails!

We are thrilled to partner with the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Winston-Salem for all 4 races in the 2022-2023 Fit 4 Race Series. Donations can be made during registration or on-site at the races to help support our local association!

Click here to learn more about the partnership and all the wonderful things this organization is doing in our local community! 

Safety precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and other communicable diseases will be in place as required by local and state regulations and recommended by public health officials at the time of the race.  Specific guidelines and procedures will be updated closer to the event.  

Handmade coasters made by artists at the Monarch Studio 651 in downtown Winston-Salem will serve as overall and masters awards for this years winners! Age group awards not included.

Monarch’s Studio 651 is a vocational activity center and adult development day program (ADD) with a focus on creative arts and community engagement. Participant artwork is featured at ShopMonarch.org.

Hobby Trails To You! 2025 has been scheduled for Saturday, August 9, 2025. 

Race Registration opens on May 1, 2025.

Register for the Big 4 Trail Race Series to get 20% off on 4 awesome trail races!

Hobby Trails To You! has been rescheduled for Saturday, August 17, 2024.  This decision has been made after visits to the race site and in consultation with the city's Parks and Recreation staff.   The following factors led to this decision:

• There is a lot of debris on the course from falling branches and limbs, with a risk of more debris including trees falling between now and Saturday morning.

• Part of the trail is flooded and currently impassable affecting about 800 meters of both courses.

• There is concern about runners tearing up parts of the trail while running on very wet soil.  

We feel this is the best decision for the safety of our participants and preservation of this wonderful city park.

Friday, 8/7/2026

Packet pickup from 5:00-7:00pm at JDL Fast Track (2505 Empire Drive, Winston-Salem)
Registration is available during packet pick-up (5K - $35; 10K - $40)

Saturday, 8/8/2026

7:00am Packet Pickup at Hobby Park. NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION!

7:55am  5K Race Start

8:00am  10K Race Start

Friday, August 7

Time: 5pm - 7pm

Location: JDL Fast Track (2505 Empire Drive, Winston-Salem)

Registration is available during packet pick-up (5K - $35; 10K - $40)

Saturday, August 8

Race Day Packet Pick-Up is available starting at 7AM!

NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION

I’m not an experienced trail runner, what should I expect?

You’ll probably trip, maybe full out fall. If you do, avoid falling on plants with three shiny leaves. But seriously, no need for experience, just a sense of adventure and keep your eyes on the trail!

Should I carry a water bottle?

If one 5K and two 10K water stops aren’t enough to satiate your thirst, yes.

What if it rains?

You will get wet. Thunder? Lightning? OK, the races might start late in that case.

Will there be awards (beyond satisfaction of completion)?

Yes! Plus, food and drinks, in the SHADE of a picnic area!

It’s easy to get lost on those trails, will they be marked?

You bet they will. No orienteering required (but you may need to do some log-jumping). Just follow the pink dots!

Can I run with my dog?

Not a great idea. Required leash + maneuvering a technical trail = problems for all.

Can I run with a jogging stroller?

Hahahahahahahahahahaha!

What if I have a question not addressed here?

Contact race director Bill Gibbs - see below