Trail Running Calendar North Carolina 2024-2025

The Hellbender 100 is a challenging and scenic 100-mile trail run through the Black Mountains and valleys of Western North Carolina, culminating in the summit of Mt. Mitchell. With an elevation change of ~48,000+ ft, runners will experience some of the most beautiful trails in the region. The event ..

Participants are invited to join the 3 Hour Trail Run/Hike event at Old Waynesborough Park, where they can walk or run laps of the 3ish mile trail loop. Each lap completed enters the participant into a drawing for a cash prize. Custom awards will be given to the male and female participants who comp..

The Mighty Mountain 5K is a trail run/walk fundraiser for camper scholarships at Caraway Conference Center and Camps in Sophia, NC. The trail run/walk takes place on the property of Camp Caraway, featuring a scenic, well-maintained trail with rolling hills, gravel, asphalt, and trails through a beau..

The Other's Day 5K + Kids Dash is a trail run event taking place at Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens in Belmont, NC on May 11th, 2024. The race aims to celebrate all the important women in our lives, including moms, grandmothers, and friends. Participants can enjoy a scenic trail run, post-race food a..

The 5k Trail Run and Fun Day at Doggettville Farm will take place on May 18th, 2024, in Summerfield, NC. Registration costs $35 and ends on May 18th at 8:15am EDT. The race will start at 8:30am EDT, with awards given to the top male and female finishers. Additionally, there will be age group awards ..

Flint's Fabulous 5K is a charity trail run organized to raise awareness and funds for Leashes of Valor, a nonprofit providing service dogs to Post 9/11 Veterans with PTSD, MST, and TBI. The event aims to support the training of future service dogs by offering various donation levels for participants..

The Cedarock Trail Run is a springtime event offering 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon solo races, as well as a Half Marathon Relay. The event takes place in Cedarock Park, Burlington, NC, and features four unique loop courses. Participants can expect a well-organized race with marked courses, frequent ai..

The Quest for the Crest trail run offers 10k, 25k, and 50k races in Burnsville, NC, known as the hardest in North America with significant vertical gain. Participants will receive a pint glass, hat or beanie, and 50k finishers will get a medal. The course includes technical trails, rope sections, an..

The Throwing Bones Trail Races will take place on Saturday, May 18, 2024, in Black Mountain, NC. The event includes a 5k trail race and a Virtual 5k option. The 5k race will start at 9am, with parking available near the course and overflow parking at nearby locations. Throwing Bones aims to inspire ..

The Momentus Backyard Ultra is the Charlotte area's ONLY Backyard Ultra event, open to runners of all abilities. The race challenges participants to complete a 4.167-mile loop within an hour to continue. Runners must be in the start box at the top of each hour, and no assistance is allowed on the co..

The Black Mountain Monster trail run, organized by Relentless Running Events, offers 6, 12, and 24-hour endurance events on June 1-2, 2024, at Montreat College's White Oak Estate in Black Mountain, NC. The course is a dynamic 3.250-mile trail featuring grassy trails, wooded single tracks, fields, br..

The Wicked Revival 50k trail run will take place on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at George Poston Park in Lowell, NC. Participants can choose between a 31-mile or 10-mile race. Registration closes on Monday, May 20, at 11:59 PM ET. The race is being offered for free this year, with the option to purchase..

The Ridge to Rails 50k, Half, & 10k trail run in Old Fort, NC offers a unique set of races using a combination of classic and new trails in the area. The 50k course highlights some of the best trails in the area, including Star Gap, Bernard Mtn, and Kitsuma Trails. The Half Marathon is a net downhil..

The Bethel Hill Moonlight Boogie in Ellerbe, NC offers a 50-mile race and a marathon. The 2024 event will be the final 50-mile race, with the marathon's future uncertain. Registration costs $75 from March 1 to April 30, and $85 from May 1 until closing. There are no refunds, waitlists, deferrals, or..

The Good Hops Beer Run is a 5k(ish) trail race held at Good Hops Brewing in Carolina Beach State Park on Father's Day weekend. Participants over 21 receive a pint tumbler and a beer, while those under 21 get a juice box and ice cream. The race features soft sand, roots, rocks, and uneven ground, and..

The 10th Annual Vertical Mile Challenge will take place on June 22, 2024, offering two races: Vertical Mile and Half Vertical Mile starting at 8:00 a.m. at Rocky Face Mountain Recreational Area in Hiddenite, NC. Registration is $40 for either distance, limited to the first 175 participants. The cour..

The Capture The Flags Ultra is a unique trail run event taking place at Grandfather Mountain State Park in Banner Elk, NC. Participants can choose between a 12-hour or 6-hour timed format to collect flags on designated routes, earning points for their team. The event offers a competitive and fun env..

The Moonlight Bootlegger 5K - Greensboro, NC will take place in Greensboro on Saturday 13 July 2024. You can run 5 kilometers.

The Common Rush Trail Run offers 5 and 10-mile course options with beautiful lake views, single-track trails, and open field running at Harris Lake in New Hill, NC. The event includes limited entries for a personalized experience, well-marked courses, chip timing, aid stations, post-race food, and f..

The Trail Camp For Big Kids will take place in Burnsville on Friday 26 July 2024. You can run between 10 and 26 miles.