Trail Running Calendar North Carolina 2026-2027

An inaugural community event at Northwood High School in Pittsboro featuring a 5K trail race and a 1 Mile fun run walk. Early registration by April 1 guarantees a race T shirt and swag bag; dogs on leash are allowed.

The oldest charity race on the Outer Banks, held through Nags Head Woods Ecological Preserve in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina. The 2026 edition marks the 40th anniversary and includes a 5K, a fun run and a one mile walk.

A 5K obstacle course at Rocky Mount Sports Complex with mud pits, 15 plus obstacles, and a one mile kids race. Proceeds support local college scholarships and registered racers receive a shirt, medal, and goodie bag.

Mountain trail races in Burnsville, NC offering 50K and 25K courses with significant climbing and revised routes after Hurricane Helene. The event includes mandatory shuttle service, race swag, free photos, and a strict warning that it is n..

Obstacle course races on rolling motocross terrain in Morganton NC, featuring creek and pond crossings, a dirt bike track, and distances from 1 to 6 miles, plus elite, open, and youth Cub Crawl divisions.

A trail event in Waxhaw NC offering a 50K (three laps of a 10+ mile loop) and a 10 mile race, with a single main aid station, cupless policy, finisher medal, optional shirt, and set time limits for each distance.

A community 3 to 4 mile hike at Rainbow Mountain Trail in Montreat, NC, presented by Cancer Active. The route features steady to steep climbs and supports patient focused projects run by the Cancer Active nonprofit.

Mad Dash at Treetop Adventures on Lake Hickory pairs a 300 m swim, obstacle course and a 5K run with a separate 5K and a kids fun run. Proceeds support Camp David and a local boarding academy.

Experience the forested trails of Chapel Hill at this annual trail event. Choose from three distances on terrain featuring single track paths and hill climbs followed by post race food and music at Great Meadow Park.

The Agape 100k + 50k will take place in Fuquay-Varina from Saturday 16 May 2026 to Sunday 17 May 2026. You can run between 50 and 100 kilometers.

A community 2-mile trail run through Briar Chapel on May 19, 2026, organized by the Margaret B. Pollard Booster Club. Entry includes automatic entry into an Apple AirPods drawing; winners receive a certificate and a medal.

Experience a unique 50K event featuring ten consecutive 5K runs starting every hour on a natural surface course. Bring your own supplies and enjoy a social atmosphere with fellow runners during the scheduled breaks between laps.

Run to Remember in Cary, NC offers in-person and virtual 2, 4, and 6 mile races on Memorial Day weekend to support the local Veterans of Foreign Wars, with medals, awards, and an exhibitor option.

A 24 hour lap-based trail relay at the Whitewater Center in Charlotte where teams of 2 to 12 score points by completing laps and bonus challenges. Camping and meals are included and awards are given by division.

Momentus Back Yard Ultra runs repeated 4.167 mile loops on private farmland near Monroe NC, with a last-runner-standing Ultra and a single-loop Celebrity option. The event is self-supported, features on-course music and limited on-site park..

A two day ultramarathon gathering at Sky Maple Farm in Hillsborough NC that combines looped running with moving meditation, sound baths, yoga, equine assisted meditation and a vegetarian farm to table dinner.

Trail races in Old Fort NC featuring a 50k loop, a net downhill half marathon, and a 10k on new and classic singletrack with aid stations, shuttle for the half, and parking at Camp Grier.

A community cross-country event in Kernersville with two timed 5K heats and an untimed 1-mile fun run; combined age-group awards and a portion of proceeds support Good Works Engine.

The 16th Annual Marine Corps League Mud Run in Pinnacle, NC features 5K obstacle waves for individuals and teams plus a 1200 m kids race. The course includes mud pits, hill climbs and fire hose obstacles, with competitive and open wave opti..

A first annual trail event at Restoration Church featuring a chip timed 5K, a 1 mile kids run with medals, and an untimed 5K walk, with proceeds supporting a local family and a community gathering after the races.