North Carolina
North Carolina Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in North Carolina for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 168 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in North Carolina below and join the trail community at these great events!
November 2026
A trail 10K at Chestnut Mountain Nature Park in Canton NC featuring a steep opening climb, rolling singletrack, one aid station, and proceeds supporting local trail organizations.
A night trail race at the Whitewater Center in Charlotte offering 5K, 10K and half marathon distances with mandatory headlamps and hydration aid stations.
A trail event at Reedy Creek Nature Preserve with a random-distance race and a six hour option on 2.25 mile laps.
A community 5K trail run with a virtual option on November 14, 2026 at The Simpson Event Center in Monroe, NC; proceeds benefit the UCSO Foundation.
A single loop 100K trail race in Pisgah Forest NC with high summits, varied singletrack, nine aid stations, and strict mandatory safety gear requirements.
Off road 5K trail run near Vein Mountain in Marion NC on November 14, 2026, with limited T shirts for the first 30 registrants and medals for all finishers.
Trail races and a hike at a North Carolina state park near Washington, NC. Distances include 10K, half marathon 13 miles and 50K, with boardwalked trails and sustainable wood medals for finishers.
A timed community 5K in Pinehurst on November 14, 2026 to benefit the FirstHealth Cancer CARE Fund, with a celebration village, costume contest, and lung screening resources.
Annual 5K and 1 mile fun run on the North Buncombe High School campus that raises funds for students, staff, and school programs.
Trail 10K and 5K at Historic Fort Bragg on November 14, 2026 featuring tank trails and varied terrain, a USATF certified 10K, a 600 participant limit and a virtual option.
A 3.1-mile trail run and walk on a 63-acre family farm near Hurdle Mills during Farm City Week, with trails, market vendors, and proceeds supporting Person County 4-H.
A community event at Camp Agapé featuring a live trail 5K, a virtual 5K with multiple activity options, basket raffles, brunch, and fundraising for ACE environmental education.
A 16 hour timed event at Carolina Beach State Park where runners repeat a 4.5 mile loop, with aid station support, limited campsite spots, and night running rules.
A 24-hour timed ultra run and walk on November 21, 2026 benefitting Healing Transitions, with trails, camping, fundraising and a candlelight remembrance hour.
Trail race in Brevard NC on November 21 2026 offering 50K, 25K and 7.5 mile options on technical fern lined single track with aid stations.
Backyard ultra in Beaufort NC on 11/21/2026 with a 1 mile loop and a bell every 15 minutes, suggested $5 cash buy in per round and a 50/50 pot for a turkey giveaway.
A timed 5K run/walk at Starmount High School supporting Compassion Care Center, plus a 100 m Pastor Dash and awards across multiple age groups.
A community trail event at Camp Chestnut Ridge with 1 mile, 5K, and 8 mile options on dirt and gravel trails; proceeds support camp scholarships.
A 5K through Merchant Millpond State Park in Gatesville on 11/21/2026 with a youth mile; event profits support the Shine Through Foundation.