Trail Running Calendar North Carolina 2025-2026

The Broad River Greenway Heart and Sole 10M/5K is a running event taking place in Shelby, North Carolina, featuring both a 10-mile and a 5K trail race. Scheduled for February 22, 2025, the event showcases the scenic beauty of the Broad River Greenway, a 1500-acre preserve. Participants can expect ch..

The Union Mills Wilderness 5K, 10K, and Virtual Run, formerly known as the Box Creek Event, is set to take place on February 22, 2025, in Union Mills, NC. This annual event features both in-person and virtual options for participants, allowing them to choose between a timed 5K or 10K run. The scenic..

The Holly Springs Race Against the Sun is an endurance running event taking place from February 22 to February 23, 2025, in Holly Springs, NC. Participants can choose from various formats, including 12-hour and 24-hour individual races, as well as relay options for teams. The course features a sceni..

The Pilot Mountain Marathon and 20K is an exciting running event set in the scenic Pilot Mountain State Park in Pinnacle, NC. Participants will navigate through beautiful wooded trails, culminating in a climb to the Pinnacle for breathtaking views of the Piedmont. The marathon features a challenging..

The Ellerbe Marathon and Half Marathon, established in 1992, is a long-standing running event held in Ellerbe, North Carolina. This race features both a full marathon and a half marathon, with courses that are USATF certified. The event is known for its "Old School" charm, offering a friendly atmosp..

The TarDevil 30 Mile Bushwhack is an annual point-to-point training run held in Chapel Hill, NC, traversing from UNC to Duke or vice versa, depending on the year. This informal event encourages participants to join at their own risk, emphasizing a fun and challenging experience. The course features..

The Naked Mountain Ultra is an exciting trail running event set in Morrow Mountain State Park, North Carolina, featuring three race distances: 50 miles, 25 miles, and 10 miles. Participants will navigate through the park's scenic trails, which include significant elevation gains, with the 50-mile co..

The Umstead Trail Marathon is an annual running event held in William B. Umstead State Park, Raleigh, NC. Participants tackle a challenging 26.2-mile course that features a combination of technical single-track and gravel bridle trails, set amidst scenic woods, lakes, and hills.The marathon is well-..

The Northern Trails Trail Race, scheduled for March 8, 2025, in Greensboro, NC, offers a scenic and beginner-friendly experience for runners. Participants can choose from various distances, including 5 Mile, 10 Mile, and 17 Mile options, as well as rucking events. This race is part of the North Caro..

The MST 100 Endurance Races is a trail ultramarathon event held in Durham, NC, featuring multiple race distances including 100 miles, 50 miles, 50K, and 10 miles. The course primarily follows the scenic Mountains to Sea trail, offering participants stunning views of Falls Lake and a challenging terr..

The URE Marathon, also known as the Uwharrie Marathon, is set to take place on March 8, 2025, at the Wood Run Trailhead in Mt. Gilead, NC. This event serves as a kickoff for the 2025 training runs for the Uwharrie 100, offering participants a challenging race on single and double track trails.The ma..

The "Miles 4 Moore" Moore County Trail Marathon, Half, and 5K is a charity running event taking place in Pinehurst, NC, on March 8, 2025. Organized by the Sandhills Running Club, the event aims to support community wellness by donating proceeds to local initiatives, including gym memberships and nut..

The Fisher Farm Ultra Trail is an exciting running event taking place in Davidson, NC, featuring three race options: the Jansen Classic 50K, Somewhat Legendary 20-miler, and Fisher Farm 10-miler. Set in the scenic Fisher Farm and surrounding parks, participants can enjoy approximately 15 miles of ch..

Perennial: A Time Based Endurance Run is a unique running event that offers participants the chance to challenge themselves over 3, 6, or 10 hours on a scenic, lap-based course. Set in the picturesque Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden in Belmont, NC, runners will navigate approximately 5K loops along be..

The HA Haw Hustle is a running event organized by Harvest Academy, taking place at Haw River State Park in Greensboro, NC. This event features a 5k trail run/walk and a 1-mile fun run, aimed at promoting community engagement and supporting the school. Participants are encouraged to donate old runnin..

The Badwater Cape Fear is an ultra running event set to take place on Bald Head Island, North Carolina, on March 22, 2025. This race offers two distance options: a 50km and a 51-mile course. Participants will begin with a 12-mile warm-up on the island's car-free roads and trails, followed by a chall..

Blackbeard's Revenge 100 is an exciting ultra and relay running event taking place in the Outer Banks of North Carolina from March 22 to March 23, 2025. Participants can choose from various distances, including a 100 Mile, 100 Kilometer, and a 100 Mile Relay, as well as virtual options. The race fea..

The Assault on BlackRock is a challenging seven-mile trail race set in Sylva, NC, featuring a significant elevation gain of 2,770 feet. Participants will summit BlackRock at 5,810 feet, navigating through the scenic spruce forests of the Plott Balsam Mountains on rocky and dirt paths. The race inclu..

The Cliffs Of The Neuse Trail Run & Hike is an exciting outdoor event taking place at Cliffs of the Neuse State Park in Seven Springs, NC. Scheduled for March 22, 2025, this event features multiple distance options, including a 4-mile run, 4-mile hike, 8-mile run, and a new 50K ultra distance. Parti..

The Mosquito Endurance Run is a unique running event hosted by the Friends of Fort Macon, taking place at Fort Macon State Park. Participants can choose between a Solo Ultra, a 3-member relay, or a 5K run. The Solo Ultra and relay teams will run laps on a 3-mile trail from 7 PM to 7 AM, while the 5K..