Oakwood 24 at Lakeside Retreats 2026

Oakwood 24 at Lakeside Retreats is a community endurance event held at Lakeside Retreats in Raleigh, North Carolina. The primary event is a 24-hour race, with alternative options including 12-hour, 6-hour, 4-hour, and 2-hour challenges. A 5K walk or run and relay teams are also available. The event accommodates more than just ultrarunners; participants can run, walk, bike, support others, or join for shorter distances during the event. The course features a flat 2-mile loop around the property, requiring participants in the longer races to repeat a short route while managing time, energy, and support. The loop encircles the lake, follows dirt country roads, passes cow pastures, and winds through mature hardwoods. All proceeds benefit Healing Transitions, a Raleigh-based organization offering recovery, shelter, and peer-support services for individuals with substance use challenges.