Trail Running Calendar North Carolina 2026-2027

Outlast Charlotte is a 6-hour endurance challenge where runners face a 5K trail lap every hour. Stay in the game by finishing each lap on time, aiming for six laps to earn the premium medal. This event tests pacing and grit on natural terra..

Run the scenic trails of Carolina Horse Park on March 14, 2026. Choose between a gentle 5K route or a challenging 10K loop through rolling hills and past iconic jumps. The event finishes near the grandstand with a post-race Chili Cookoff.

The HA Haw Hustle is a trail race at Haw River State Park supporting Harvest Academy. Choose from a timed 5k or a 1-mile fun run on the scenic Great Blue Heron Trail. Enjoy chip timing, a family discount, and a chance to donate old sneakers..

Experience an ultra trail race through the exclusive trails and scenic lakes of Carver's Creek State Park with a single 16 mile loop featuring technical terrain and a nine hour time limit.

Experience a coastal ultramarathon on Bald Head Island featuring maritime forest trails and miles of wild beach running. Choose between 50km and 51 mile distances starting from the historic Old Baldy Lighthouse.

Run the length of North Carolina's Outer Banks from Corolla to Hatteras. Choose the 100-mile, 100K, or team relay on a paved coastal road. The finish line party is at The Wreck Tiki Bar.

Tackle high-altitude trails near Mount Mitchell in this 50-mile or 55 km ultra. The course features massive climbs, singletrack, and stunning views in Western North Carolina. Runners must be prepared for variable weather and carry mandatory..

Experience the diverse trails of Cliffs of the Neuse State Park with distances ranging from a 4 mile hike to a 50K ultra. Enjoy scenic views of the lake and river while running through beautiful single track terrain.

Tackle a demanding seven-mile trail race with over 2,700 feet of climbing to the summit of BlackRock. The event features awards, a buckle challenge for sub-101-minute finishers, and a cash prize for breaking the one-hour mark. Proceeds supp..

Honor a fallen hero while exploring a flat wooded course in Jacksonville North Carolina. This memorial trail run supports combat wounded veterans and includes a virtual option and stroller friendly participation for young children.

A 3.3-mile trail run on a wooded single-track loop through the Cane Creek Mountains Natural Area. The course winds through rolling hills, rocky sections, and creeks. This second annual event supports Snow Camp Fire & Rescue.

Experience flowy single track and technical hairpin turns at Lake Crabtree. This event offers a 7.3 mile course and a half marathon through scenic wooded trails with lakeside festivities and a free kids race.

Join the fifth annual Charlotte's Dog Jog for a 5K run on a famous cross-country course. Participate with or without your dog, meet adoptable pups, and enjoy post-run treats. It's a community event with cash prizes for top finishers.

Event Overview The Kings Mountain Gateway Trail 5K/10M is a trail running event taking place on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. It features two race distances: a 5K and a 10-mile run. Both races use a gun start..

Event Overview The Lake James 7 Miler & 5k is a trail running event held on April 4, 2026. It takes place at Fonta Flora Brewery's Whippoorwill Farm in Nebo, North Carolina. The courses utilize the trails of nearby Lake James State Park..

The New South Trail Marathon offers full and half marathon distances on the trails of the Whitewater Center in Charlotte. Runners will find aid stations with hydration and food along the course. Unique finisher medals are guaranteed for ear..

Experience a scenic trail run through the long leaf pine trees of the Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve. Choose between 25K and 50K distances on a sandy course while supporting local conservation efforts.

A 5k in Valdese, NC on April 4, 2026 supporting awareness for humane treatment of incarcerated people. The course features a slope, rock stairs, a suspension bridge near 0.5 miles and an out and back on the Valdese greenway.

I Run for the Gospel brings people together in Monroe, NC for a community event focused on wellness and faith. The run raises funds to support the Created for Worship TV Mission and related charitable programs.

Confront the steep, rugged loops of the Leatherwood Mountains. This trail event offers distances from 10 miles to 100 miles, each with significant elevation gain on private trails. Aid stations provide essential fuel, and the 100-miler requ..