16Jan
Half Marathon - Early Start (No Awards)
Running
- Distance
- 13.1 Miles
- Start time
- 08:30
- Entry fee
- $72.00
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Trail Half Marathon & 5 Mile
Gibsonville,
North Carolina,
United States
66 days left
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Date
16 Jan, 2027
Races
9 distances
Entry fee
$40.00 – $72.00
Runner rating
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Website
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Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Trail Half Marathon & 5 Mile
About the event
The Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Half Marathon & 5 Mile is North Carolina’s wildest winter trail race, held every January at Northeast Park in Gibsonville. This unique trail race has built a reputation for unpredictable conditions—over the years it’s been 85 degrees and bone dry, while other times it’s been 35 degrees with extremely slippery trails and even an uncrossable river. No matter the weather, this race delivers adventure, camaraderie, and a true “WTF” attitude on the trails.
Whether you’re ready to take on the Half Marathon, with two epic river crossings at the Reedy Fork River, or you prefer the 5 mile run or ruck option, you’ll find a challenge worth bragging about. And at the finish line, participants are rewarded with the signature perks that make this race unforgettable.
Why Run the Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Half Marathon & 5 Mile?
Here’s why trail runners and ruckers keep coming back year after year:
- January trail race adventure – A mid-winter challenge that embraces all kinds of weather.
- Reedy Fork River crossings – Half Marathon participants cross the river twice for a true WTF moment.
- Options for all levels – Choose the Half Marathon, 5 Mile, or ruck division and take on the trails your way.
- Hoodie swag – Every participant gets a cozy race hoodie, perfect for those chilly NC winter mornings.
- Finisher medal – Part of the North Carolina Trail Mega Medal Series—collect them all!
- WTF bumper dticker – A badge of honor you’ll want to display.
- Fun prizes & giveaways – Because who doesn’t love surprises?
- Post-race food & beer – Refuel, relax, and celebrate your muddy accomplishments.
Race Experience
The Whiskey Tango Foxtrot trail race isn’t just about the miles—it’s about the stories you’ll carry with you. From slipping through icy mud to charging across rivers to laughing with fellow runners about the “WTF” moments, this race is built for those who love adventure and community.
Add in chip timing, live results, and on-course support, and you’ve got a professionally organized trail race with a personality unlike any other.
Races offered
16Jan
Half Marathon Ruck
Running
- Distance
- 13.1 Miles
- Start time
- 08:30
- Entry fee
- $72.00
16Jan
Half Marathon
Running
- Distance
- 13.1 Miles
- Start time
- 09:30
- Entry fee
- $72.00
16Jan
Half Marathon (Economy Package)
Running
- Distance
- 13.1 Miles
- Start time
- 09:30
- Entry fee
- $56.00
16Jan
Virtual 5 Mile
Running
- Distance
- 5 Miles
- Start time
- 09:30
- Entry fee
- $40.00
16Jan
Virtual Half Marathon
Running
- Distance
- 13.1 Miles
- Start time
- 09:30
- Entry fee
- $40.00
16Jan
5 Mile
Running
- Distance
- 5 Miles
- Start time
- 10:00
- Entry fee
- $50.00
16Jan
5 Mile (Economy Package)
Running
- Distance
- 5 Miles
- Start time
- 10:00
- Entry fee
- $50.00
16Jan
5 Mile Ruck
Running
- Distance
- 5 Miles
- Start time
- 10:00
- Entry fee
- $50.00
Weather history
3-year monthly averages for January in Gibsonville.
Temperature0.1° / 9.9°
Feels like-4.4° / 6.0°
Sunshine hours6h 47m
Rainfall2.4 mm
Snowfall0.1 cm
Wind11.4 km/h (Light breeze)
Humidity67.8%
Max UV indexLow (2.0)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise08:25
Sunset18:27
About Gibsonville
Learn more about the host city, Gibsonville.
Gibsonville is a town in both Alamance and Guilford counties in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Most of Gibsonville is situated in the Greensboro-Winston-Salem-High Point Combined Statistical Area and the eastern portion is in the Burlington, North Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area, encompassing all of Alamance County. According to the 2020 census, the population of Gibsonville was 8,971.
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Race results
Official finishing times from previous editions of Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Trail Half Marathon & 5 Mile.
| Place | Name | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Kyle Dortch | — |
| 🥈 | Connie Dupree | — |
| 🥉 | Sarah Keel | — |
| 4 | Jamie Howard | — |
| 5 | Marie Mire | — |
| 6 | LeAndra Strader | — |
| Place | Name | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Anne-Marie Tonsing | — |
| 🥈 | Jeffrey Harrington | — |
| 🥉 | Kelli Ford | — |
| 4 | Mary Potter | — |
| 5 | Christina Childers | — |
| 6 | Amy Brown | — |
| 7 | Melissa Waller | — |
| 8 | Mindy Carriker | — |
| 9 | Rebecca Pullon | — |
| 10 | James Flowe | — |
| Place | Name | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Damien Johns | 1:08:03.73 |
| 🥈 | Tristan Cross | 1:13:04.58 |
| 🥉 | Iseley Pulliam | 1:20:44.08 |
| 4 | Dwayne Lindner | 1:32:22.59 |
| 5 | Tiffany Blumenthal | 1:33:48.71 |
| 6 | James Hendricks | 1:37:27.4 |
| Place | Name | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Mike Mahan | 1:28:37.5 |
| 🥈 | Andrew Wommack | 1:30:23.1 |
| 🥉 | Kyle Story | 1:36:47.5 |
| 4 | Shannon Scott | 1:37:01.8 |
| 5 | Jacob Ashcraft | 1:37:09.9 |
| 6 | Danny McCormick | 1:38:29.6 |
| 7 | John Bassette | 1:39:48.7 |
| 8 | Dylan Mathewson | 1:41:00 |
| 9 | Tara Wommack | 1:43:23.2 |
| 10 | James Donaghy | 1:43:58.8 |
| 11 | Mike Kelley | 1:45:49.9 |
| 12 | Christian Christopoulos | 1:46:02.5 |
| 13 | Jason Wozniak | 1:46:35.1 |
| 14 | Brian McLean | 1:48:25.9 |
| 15 | Richard Young | 1:48:36.3 |
| 16 | Anthony Thompson | 1:49:17.9 |
| 17 | Mason Goss | 1:49:19.9 |
| 18 | Aaron Lee | 1:49:35 |
| 19 | Bill Nagy | 1:49:46.2 |
| 20 | Joshua Fesel | 1:52:16.7 |
| 21 | William Evans | 1:52:53.6 |
| 22 | Matthew Bader | 1:53:12.1 |
| 23 | Katelyn Sheets | 1:53:35.3 |
| 24 | Tim Jones | 1:54:29.3 |
| 25 | Ashley Woods | 1:54:51.1 |
| 26 | Michael Tarrant | 1:55:20.7 |
| 27 | Andrew Corbin | 1:55:47.2 |
| 28 | Mike De Ridder | 1:55:39 |
| 29 | Alex Crenshaw | 1:56:55.9 |
| 30 | Cyril Valery | 1:57:14.6 |
| 31 | Mike Becker | 1:57:23.6 |
| 32 | Wayne Morgan | 1:57:40.7 |
| 33 | Katie Lakin | 1:57:54.2 |
| 34 | Anthony Lombardi | 1:59:02.4 |
| 35 | Alec Anderson | 1:59:07.1 |
| 36 | Amelia Shea | 2:00:21 |
| 37 | Andrew Ringlee | 2:01:00.3 |
| 38 | Lisa Lombardi | 2:02:29.7 |
| 39 | Florian Deneve | 2:02:52.9 |
| 40 | Vern Wagner | 2:03:02.2 |
| 41 | Kady Braswell | 2:03:09.3 |
| 42 | Amy Hatley | 2:03:20.6 |
| 43 | Patrick Duffy | 2:03:20.4 |
| 44 | Erik Cox | 2:03:43.1 |
| 45 | Courtney Pierce | 2:03:49.6 |
| 46 | Jeremy Yoemans | 2:06:37.6 |
| 47 | James Powell | 2:06:48.1 |
| 48 | Arnel Ranada | 2:07:01 |
| 49 | Claire Blanton | 2:07:31.3 |
| 50 | Ryan Cudd | 2:07:49.3 |
| Place | Name | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Dan Lilley | 2:38:12.9 |
| Place | Name | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | JOSEPH WOOTEN | 2:59:13.46 |
| 🥈 | Scott Cohen | 3:49:29.94 |
| 🥉 | lewane mosley | 4:02:32.07 |
| 4 | Jeremiah Cook | 4:02:32.81 |
| 5 | Ashlee Cook | 4:02:35.28 |
| 6 | Teri Spence | 4:26:36.99 |
| 7 | Aaron Lancaster | 4:27:54.5 |
| 8 | Jennifer Lancaster | 4:27:54.71 |
| 9 | Sarah Hampton | 4:41:09.44 |
| Place | Name | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | John Teeter | 38:46.96 |
| 🥈 | Matt Kearney | 40:01.32 |
| 🥉 | David Brauneis | 41:34.86 |
| 4 | Brad Pullins | 41:52.91 |
| 5 | Brian Hawks | 42:54.68 |
| 6 | Adam Winkel | 45:34.97 |
| 7 | Cameron Matthews | 47:31.13 |
| 8 | David Keyser | 48:18.27 |
| 9 | Grant Vitek | 49:12.59 |
| 10 | Grace Mangiacapre | 49:14.37 |
| 11 | Steven Woodruff | 50:26.32 |
| 12 | Amanda Kearney | 51:51.6 |
| 13 | Arnoud du Clou | 51:55.49 |
| 14 | Steve Chrismon | 51:56.91 |
| 15 | Reba Slivka | 52:22.39 |
| 16 | Jeff Wagoner | 52:43.49 |
| 17 | Kaitlynn Mann Gruchacz | 53:09.57 |
| 18 | Kelly Rowland | 53:40.95 |
| 19 | Dan Fassler | 54:15.68 |
| 20 | Kristen Shipley | 54:17.92 |
| 21 | C. Draves | 54:31.36 |
| 22 | Caitlyn Pullins | 54:51.32 |
| 23 | E. Jahnes | 54:50.1 |
| 24 | Ian Draves | 54:53.19 |
| 25 | E. Jahnes | 54:56.79 |
| 26 | S. Morse | 54:59.15 |
| 27 | Beth Warren | 55:04.29 |
| 28 | Clinton Morse | 55:05.3 |
| 29 | Lyndi Taylor | 55:11.97 |
| 30 | Anonymous Anonymous | 54:53.97 |
| 31 | Tom Frantz | 55:28.48 |
| 32 | Christopher Jones | 55:52.89 |
| 33 | Michael Piracci | 56:30.73 |
| 34 | William Martin | 56:51.37 |
| 35 | Trinity Rain Hull | 57:22.8 |
| 36 | Dawn Hull | 57:31.06 |
| 37 | Jeff Stenberg | 57:48.09 |
| 38 | Christopher Morgan | 58:49.33 |
| 39 | Franky Jones | 59:47.98 |
| 40 | Stefany Baron | 59:42.6 |
| 41 | Lisa Lombardi | 1:00:39.98 |
| 42 | Jill Bender | 1:01:27.14 |
| 43 | Mariah Johnson | 1:01:35.93 |
| 44 | Stacey Head | 1:01:38.04 |
| 45 | Kelli Swain | 1:02:17.07 |
| 46 | Josh Morrow | 1:01:48.65 |
| 47 | Jessica Bair-Epps | 1:04:13.63 |
| 48 | Whip Urbine | 1:04:44.25 |
| 49 | Lisa Huggins | 1:05:04.26 |
| 50 | William Ohrin | 1:05:32.94 |
| Place | Name | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Tina Dina | 3:22:44.6 |
| 🥈 | Cary Stewart | 3:58:14.33 |
| 🥉 | Myron Allbright | 4:29:23.03 |
| 4 | Steven Wasserman | 4:29:30.16 |
| 5 | Hunter Thomson | 4:39:58.46 |
| 6 | Susan Brown | 4:39:59.18 |
| 7 | Marni Ash | 4:40:00.79 |
| 8 | Jana Beukes | 4:40:02.58 |
| 9 | Mirka Budlong | 4:40:05.03 |
| 10 | Mike Allen | 4:50:15.93 |
| 11 | JAN LOTRIET | 4:50:18.8 |
| 12 | Anthony Mazur | 4:50:19.87 |
| Place | Name | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Mandy Wahl | 3:53:29.47 |
| 🥈 | Steven Wasserman | 4:10:04.97 |
| 🥉 | Myron Allbright | 4:10:05.14 |
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