Trail Running Calendar North Carolina 2025-2026

Uwharrie Gold Rush - Oct 18, 2025 The Uwharrie Gold Rush is a 50K trail race held in the Uwharrie National Forest near Mt Gilead, NC, using the Wood Run Trailhead. The course uses a 20.5 mile figure-8 loop of technical trails with roots and..

Rootrock Trail Run at Briar Chapel features 5K, 10K and half marathon on scenic single track with roots, rocks and rolling hills. Limited entries, chip timing, aid stations, a race tee and finisher medal make for a well supported trail day.

Held near Whittier, North Carolina (28789), the Viewpoint Endurance Challenge offers 24-, 12-, 6-, and 3-hour timed options on October 18–19, 2025. The 1.4-mile loop course combines a 1-mile hard-pack gravel section with a 0.4-mile asphalt..

Join the Monster Dash 5K at Carolina Beach State Park on October 18, 2025 to celebrate Great State Trails Day. Tackle scenic trails, enjoy coastal views, and support programs for young runners in a fun community run.

Enjoy runnable wooded trails and scenic summit views at Medoc Trail Races in Medoc Mountain State Park, Hollister NC on October 18, 2025. Choose 5 mile or 10 mile loops with aid stations, chip timing, and a finisher shirt and medal.

Join Stride United, a community 5K fun run and walk on Cedarock trails in Burlington NC, great for families and beginners. Enjoy snacks and Italian ice while supporting United Way of Alamance County to help housing stability.

Event overview The Uwharrie 100 Mile and 100K Trail Run takes place in the Uwharrie National Forest near Troy, NC on October 18-19, 2025. The course is a 20.5 mile figure-8 loop of technical trails with roots and rocks under a forest canopy..

Event overview TreeTops 8.5 Mile is a trail race held in DuPont State Recreational Forest near Brevard, North Carolina, with the event location listed as 3045 Sky Valley Rd, Hendersonville, NC. The race benefits the Friends of DuPont State..

Take on five hourly 5K loops over dunes and beach at Jockey's Ridge State Park for a scenic 25K challenge. Run solo or as a two person team, enjoy food, music and a finisher medal while supporting Friends of Jockeys Ridge.

Run scenic longleaf pine trails at the Deerfly Trail Race in Carvers Creek State Park, a chip timed event limited to 200. Dog friendly races follow the runners, with finisher swag and a welcoming community vibe.

Running Scared 5K/13K - Winston Salem is held at Jamison Park, 285 Meadowlark Drive, Winston-Salem, NC. The event features Scaredy Cat 5K and Heart Pounding 13K distances, plus the Deadly Double and virtual options. The course runs along th..

Monsters & Mimosas 5K at Golden Road Vineyards in State Road, North Carolina, offers a 5K, Virtual 5K, and a 1.5-mile option. The course runs through grass and cross-country terrain around the vineyard, with chip timing and a race shirt, pl..

Tackle scenic trails around Lakes Brandt, Townsend, and Jeanette at the Triple Lakes Trail Race in Greensboro on October 25, with distances from a half to 40 miles, relays, and a custom shirt plus finisher medal.

Join the WMPCS Parent Child Run on Oct 25, 2025 at Washington Montessori Public Charter School. Enjoy wooded trail views and a soccer field finish while supporting the school; medals and downloadable photos for all.

Run scenic singletrack around Lake James at Fonta Flora Brewery's Whippoorwill Farm in Nebo NC. Choose 50K, half or team relays on wooded trails with aid stations and a handmade finisher medal while supporting trail building.

Located at Schenck Forest near NC State along Reedy Creek Rd in Raleigh, the Schenck Forest Trail Race is a 6.2-mile run on single-track trails through creeks and rolling hills adjacent to Umstead Park. Racers wind through the Carl Alwin Sc..

The Warlick Family YMCA Trick or Trail in Gastonia, North Carolina, is a family-friendly fall running event featuring a 5K and a 1-mile Fun Run on the scenic Sytz Family Trail System at the Warlick Family YMCA (address: 2221 Robinwood Road)..

Join the Trick or Trail 5K or 1 Mile in Hendersonville on Oct 25 for a festive run through 7th Avenue and the Oklawaha Greenway during the Fall Festival. Expect a costume contest, finisher medals, vendors and free apple cider.

The Tough as Trails Race Series, presented by Bull City Running Co., is a challenging off-road trail running series held in North Carolina across multiple scenic locations including Eno River State Park, Uwharrie National Forest, and the Mo..

Run the scenic trails of Eno River State Park on Oct 26, 2025 with 6 or 11 mile options featuring technical single track, a river crossing and rock bouldering. Enjoy custom race swag, chip timing and post race refreshments.