Whispering Pines has something for everyone of all ages, all abilities, and all speeds. Participants may run and/or walk the loop as many times as they want between 7am and 7pm. The course will follow a 5-mile trail loop beginning and ending at the pavilion by parking lot B and the playground and will be open for 12 hours. There is parking and restrooms near the pavilion and additional parking nearby.

The course will be marked with directional arrows at the turns and orange flagging ribbon. There are many trails in the park, so it is important to pay attention to the course markings. It is entirely on single-track and double-track trails except for crossing two paved roads within the park each loop. The trails wind through the woods and are shaded, packed sand and pine-needle covered, with some gentle ups-and-downs. After each loop, participants should check in with the timing crew.