Trail Running Calendar North Carolina 2025-2026

The Broad River Greenway Heart and Sole 10M/5K Trail Races will take place on March 29, 2025, in Shelby, North Carolina. This event features both a 10-mile and a 5K race, with chip timing for accurate results. The 10-mile course follows a scenic route along the River Trail, while the 5K consists of..

The OWLS Fort Macon 5K Trail Run is a scenic running event taking place at Fort Macon State Park in Atlantic Beach, NC. This cross-country style race features a mix of wooded and sunny trails, moderate elevation, and picturesque views of Beaufort Inlet, Bogue Sound, and the Atlantic Ocean. Organized..

The New South Trail Marathon, held at the Whitewater Center in Charlotte, NC, offers both full and half marathon options on a scenic trail system. Participants can choose between a 13.1-mile half marathon and a 26.2-mile full marathon, with registration available online and on race day. The event em..

Running for Victory is a family-friendly running event taking place at Moore's Keep Christian Camp in Robbins, NC. The event features a Kids' 1 Mile race for children aged 12 and under, as well as 5K and 10K races for older participants. The races are set on a scenic trail system that runs alongside..

The Soggy Bottoms Back Yard Ultra is an annual running event held in Lincolnton, NC, designed to challenge participants on a scenic farmland trail loop. This event encourages runners, walkers, and ruckers of all ages to test their limits while promoting fitness and family participation. Registration..

The Byrd and Bear 5K for Autism Awareness is a trail race scheduled for April 5, 2025, in Tryon, North Carolina. This event aims to raise awareness and support for the Autism Society of North Carolina, with all proceeds benefiting the organization. Participants can register until March 18, 2025, to..

The Gamble is an exciting running event scheduled for April 6, 2025, in Hendersonville, NC. Participants will tackle a unique challenge where a dice roll at the start determines the number of laps to run on a ~1.67 mile loop, resulting in a total distance ranging from 3.33 to 20 miles. The course fe..

The Firefly Trail Run is an exciting running event taking place in Hendersonville, NC, featuring a beautiful course that includes a ~3-mile trail loop with stunning views of waterfalls and mountain creeks. Participants can choose from a 12-hour, 6-hour, or 5K race format, making it accessible for ru..

The Haw River Island Ramble is a running event organized by the Haw River Assembly, taking place in Graham, North Carolina. Participants can choose between a 6K race around the scenic Saxapahaw Island Loop Trail or a shorter 1.2-mile Rambler Loop. This event aims to promote environmental awareness a..

The Lake James Races, taking place on April 12 and 13, 2025, in Nebo, NC, features a variety of running events including a Half Marathon, a 7 Miler, and a 5k. The races start and finish at Fonta Flora's Whippoorwill Farm, offering participants scenic trails through Lake James State Park. This year i..

The Seven Sisters 25K is a challenging trail running event set in the scenic Montreat Wilderness of North Carolina. This 25-kilometer race features approximately 4,000 feet of elevation gain and covers about 95% trail, showcasing stunning views from multiple peaks, including the iconic Seven Sisters..

The Earth Day is Every Day Run is a community-focused event taking place in Fayetteville, North Carolina, featuring both 5K and 10K races. Scheduled for April 12, 2025, the event aims to raise awareness about environmental sustainability while promoting healthy lifestyles. The race starts and finish..

The Mountains-to-Sea Trail 12M & 50K Challenge is an annual trail running event held in Raleigh, North Carolina, featuring two race distances: 12 miles and 50 kilometers. Participants will navigate the scenic single-track trails of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail around Falls Lake. The event emphasizes a..

The Leatherwood 100 is an exciting running event taking place at Leatherwood Resort in Ferguson, NC, featuring multiple race distances: 100 miles, 50 miles, 50K, and 25K. The course consists of scenic, shaded trails with beautiful overlooks, primarily on private horse land. Due to recent hurricane d..

Uforea is an innovative trail running event taking place in the Uwharrie National Forest, featuring a unique format that includes both daytime and nighttime races. Participants can choose from the Uforea Daytime 50K, which consists of a clockwise tour of the trails, or the Uforea Nighttime 50K, whic..

The Bootlegger 100 is a challenging gravel cycling event held in Lenoir, NC, featuring two route options of 58 and 85 miles. Both routes start and finish in downtown Lenoir, taking participants through the scenic and rugged Wilson Creek Gorge. The 58-mile route includes approximately 4,500 feet of c..

The Weymouth Woods 25K/50K Trail Run is set to take place at the Weymouth Woods-Sandhills Nature Preserve in Southern Pines, NC. This event features two race distances, 25K and 50K, and will challenge participants with a scenic course of trails lined with roots and sand beneath a canopy of longleaf..

The Smoky Mountain Relay is a challenging 200+ mile relay race that takes place in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, starting from Brevard and ending in Bryson City. Teams of 6, 9, or 12 runners tackle a course that features a mix of trail running, gravel roads, and paved pathways,..

The Owls Roost Rumble is a trail running event taking place on April 26, 2025, at Bur-Mil Park in Greensboro, North Carolina. Participants can choose between a half marathon, which features a scenic loop around Lake Brandt, or a shorter 4-mile run/walk option. This event is part of the North Carolin..

The Philosopher's Way Trail Runs is an annual running event held at Carolina North Forest in Chapel Hill, NC. The 2025 edition features both 10-mile and 7k races, scheduled for April 27, 2025. Participants can choose to run the courses in person or opt for a self-timed option available from April 27..