Trail Running Calendar North Carolina 2026-2027

Test your speed on a mountain trail adventure at the Catawba Falls 15k in Old Fort, NC. The course mixes a smooth riverside start with a challenging loop featuring waterfalls, stairs, and technical trails. Your run contributes to local land..

Run the oldest marathon in North Carolina on a classic, rolling country road course. All finishers earn a unique pottery wine cup and medallion. This event maintains a traditional, community focused atmosphere.

Two timed races at the Union Mills Learning Center in Union Mills NC, offering a 5K and a 10K that run through campus paths, Hudlow Road and Box Creek. Proceeds support building upgrades and educational programs.

Trail races of 5K and 10 miles along the Broad River Greenway in Shelby, NC on February 28, 2026. Both events use chip timing and follow natural surface trails through a 1500 acre preserve.

Perennial is a timed endurance run on the beautiful lakefront trails of Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. Choose your challenge from 3, 6, or 10 hour durations on a flat, looped course. Complete laps to earn prizes while supporting local envir..

A 30-mile annual point-to-point training run between UNC and Duke, alternating direction by year. The informal event is not affiliated with any organization and participants assume all liability for significant route risks.

A trail ultra at Morrow Mountain State Park on March 7, 2026, featuring 50 mile, 25 mile and 10 mile options across park trails and four peaks. The 50 mile race has a 15 hour cutoff and allows pacers after one lap.

Trail ultramarathon at Rolling View Recreation Area near Falls Lake with four distances from 10 Miler to 100 Miler. The route is mostly single track on the Mountains to Sea Trail and includes about 8,000 feet of elevation gain.

The Umstead Trail Marathon will take place in Morrisville on Saturday 7 March 2026. You can run 26 miles.

Greensboro trail race on March 7, 2026 with 5, 10 and 17 mile run, ruck, or hike options along Lake Brandt and Lake Townsend. Offers custom shirt, finisher medal, chip timing, and virtual and economy entries.

This trail running event in Pinehurst offers marathon, half marathon, and 5K distances. Proceeds support local community wellness programs. Participants can expect a scenic looped course with aid stations and a welcoming atmosphere for all.

Event Overview The Panther Prowl 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run is a trail event taking place on the campus of Northside High School in Pinetown, North Carolina. All proceeds benefit the Northside High School Track and Cross Country programs, fund..

A trail 5k at Pluck Farm on March 7, 2026 supporting Learning Outside, with a 250 m kids race and a virtual 5k option. Steel String Brewery will open early to serve brews after the event.

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.

Trail events at Haw River State Park in Greensboro include a 5k Run/Walk and a 1 Mile Fun Run, timed results, awards, t-shirts, and a shoe donation drive for Sneakers4Good.

Explore Carver's Creek State Park on a unique 16-mile loop trail. The Run Stubborn features a 25k and a demanding 50k (two loops) with a 9-hour cutoff. This cupless race includes scenic lakes and technical terrain.

The Badwater Cape Fear ultra takes runners across Bald Head Island and along its remote sandy beaches. Choose between a 50km or 51-mile course starting at the Old Baldy Lighthouse. Experience a route through maritime forests and a long beac..

A point to point ultra on the Outer Banks from Corolla to Hatteras with 100% paved coastal roads. Events include 100 mile, 100K, relay, virtual options and pacer roles, finishing at The Wreck Tiki Bar.

A mountain trail ultramarathon near Old Fort, NC offering ~50 mile and 55 km options over technical singletrack and large elevation gain, with aid stations every 4 to 7 miles and mandatory safety gear requirements.