Stubborn Donkey Running

08/29/2026

This is a great course for big miles, having fun with friends under the stars, and is perfect for new and seasoned trail runners! Check out the course preview for Stubborn Spirits 24 and see why we want to introduce folks to the Roanoke Canal Trail this December!!

https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Weldon/StubbornSpirits

08/28/2026

Tired of the same boring swag? Same, we totally feel you! Check out these rad slap koozies we designed! All participants of The Deerfly 6k and 11k trail race at Carvers Creek State Park will receive these at packet pickup. Slap on your favorite beverages and let all your friends know that you’re a trail runner (even if you didn’t remind them that day 😉).

Get registered: https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Fayetteville/FRCDeerflyTrailRace

08/24/2026

We are looking forward to The Deerfly 6k and 11k trail race at Carvers Creek State Park in October! All the swag is en route and we are excited to share more and it starts arriving here at race HQ (aka the kitchen 🙃). Looking for a great October trail race? Check it out at: https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Fayetteville/FRCDeerflyTrailRace

This years finisher coins have shipped!!! Man are they gorgeous!!
Here's some silly trivia for ya: I design these coins each year in powerpoint. Hahahahaha!
https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Fayetteville/FRCDeerflyTrailRace

08/23/2026

We are excited to reveal the medal for all participants of Stubborn Spirits 24 this December! We have really agonized over this one, but we finally made up our minds on a design!! Everyone completing at least one 4.2 mile loop will earn this beautiful medal with their “proof” in miles completed stamped on the back! How high will your proof be? Come age on the trail with us this December and find out! 100 mile buckles will be revealed soon!

Register here: https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Weldon/StubbornSpirits

08/18/2026

Today is Stacy’s birthday!! We won’t say how many 😅. Today only, until midnight, all races are discounted in celebration. Use code BDAY10 for The Deerfly 6k and 11k trail race at Carvers Creek State Park, Cape Fear River Run, or Stubborn Spirits 24!!

08/17/2026

Swag reveal! We just LOVE this lightweight tech hoodie for Stubborn Spirits 24 and we think you’ll love them too! So much so that when you register you can even order extras for your crew, your mom back home, or another for yourself 🙃. We can’t wait to see you this December at Stubborn Spirits 24 where you run, walk, crawl and dance your way under the stars on the beautiful Roanoke Canal Trail like the stubborn spirit you are ✨🫏✨

Register here: https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Weldon/StubbornSpirits

08/14/2026

Always a GREAT race!!

Just 64 days away!!! We're excited for our 6th year of this race. Some cool new swag too!! Wait till you seee it!

08/10/2026

These shirts are the the softest and look sharp!
Next up will be the super cool and unique special swag item!! Can't wait to unveil it to you all!!

Looky looky!! 👀👀👀
The same soft tri-blend shirt with this years logo!!! Make sure to sign up and get your size!!
Coins are in production and the special swag item will be here soon and that will be the coolest thing!! Can't wait!

08/04/2026

“Somebody call the doctor, I need another ‘scription…” Custom bibs for Stubborn Spirits 24 are in and our vision is coming to life piece by piece! Come run 24 hours in on the beautiful, historic Roanoke Canal Trail this December 5th and celebrate Repeal Day in style! If you get thirsty you can pop into the Weldon Mills Distillery for a refreshment, you’ll be wearing your prescription 😉

Check it out at https://runstubborn.com or Register here! https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Weldon/StubbornSpirits

08/04/2026

Happy Tuesday! Coming at you this morning with our newly designed website: https://runstubborn.com If you’re having trouble keeping track of social media, event pages, and can’t remember which race is when (like me 🙃), we’ve got you covered! All of the info and the links to registration are now in one spot! We will be updating it regularly as we do this page. Keep running stubborn, see you in the fall!