Trail Running Calendar North Carolina 2024-2025

The Fonta Flora 50K and Half Marathon is a scenic running event set in Lake James State Park, North Carolina. Participants can choose from a 50K, a half marathon, or a new relay option for the 50K, which allows teams of two or three. The course features gentle rolling trails with stunning mountain v..

The Triple Lakes Trail Race, scheduled for October 26, 2024, is a prominent running event in Greensboro, North Carolina. Participants can choose from various distances, including a half marathon, marathon, 40-mile race, and virtual options. The race takes place around Lake Brandt, Lake Townsend, and..

Terror Trails Ultra is a thrilling running event set in Cane Creek Park, Waxhaw, NC, during the Halloween season. Participants can choose from various distances, including 4 miles, 8 miles, 25K, and 50K, catering to all experience levels. The course features a mix of smooth and technical trails, wit..

The Trick or Trail 5k & Spooky Sprint 1 Mile, presented by Hunter Subaru, is a festive running event taking place in Hendersonville, NC, on October 26, 2024. This Halloween-themed race features a 5k run and a 1-mile sprint, encouraging participants to don costumes for a chance to win prizes in vario..

The Eno River Run is an annual running event held at Eno River State Park in Durham, NC, featuring 6-mile and 11-mile trail courses. Participants can expect a challenging adventure that includes technical single track trails, river crossings, and bouldering sections. The event offers aid stations ap..

The Tough as Trails Race Series, organized by Bull City Running Co., features a challenging and scenic off-road running experience in North Carolina. The series includes three races: the Eno River Run (6 or 11 miles), the Uwharrie Mountain Run (8, 20, or 40 miles), and the Mountains-to-Sea Trail Cha..

The Schenck Forest Trail Race is a 6.2-mile trail running event set in the scenic Schenck Forest, adjacent to Umstead Park in Raleigh, NC. Participants will navigate single-track trails, crossing streams and bridges while enjoying the natural beauty of the forest. The race is organized by FreyHealth..

The Fuzzy Peach Trail Run is an exciting running event taking place at Hines Farm Park & Stables in Jacksonville, NC. Scheduled for November 2, 2024, participants can choose from various options, including a 5k run, a virtual 5k, and a stroller-friendly category for children aged five and under. Aft..

Tideland 24 is a fully supported 24-hour ultramarathon held in the scenic Croatan National Forest, Cedar Point, NC. Participants will navigate a USATF certified 1.37779-mile loop trail that showcases the beautiful White Oak River, salt marshes, and forests. The event aims to raise funds for the Mari..

The Shut-In Ridge Run is a challenging 22.6-mile trail race held in Asheville, NC, starting at the NC Arboretum. This historic event, which began in 1980, follows a scenic route originally blazed by George Vanderbilt. The course features technical sections and requires runners to navigate various tr..

The Joint Special Operations 10K Run, held at Fort Liberty, NC, is a challenging off-road race featuring a scenic course of dirt, mud, gravel, and sand. Open to participants of all ages and abilities, the event attracts runners from the local community and nearby states. The race includes a 10K run ..

The Harepin Hustle Trail Run, taking place at Lake Crabtree in Morrisville, NC, features both 5K and 10K race options designed for runners of all skill levels. The event showcases scenic, flowy trails with hairpin turns and berms, providing a fun and challenging experience. Participants can enjoy po..

The Forney Creek Trail Race is a 3.5-mile running event taking place at the Forney Creek Trailhead in Denver, NC. Scheduled for November 9, 2024, the race features an out-and-back course marked with signs and ribbons, allowing public access to the trail during the event. Participants are encouraged ..

The Goose Creek Trail Run & Hike, taking place in Washington, NC, offers a variety of events for outdoor enthusiasts on November 9, 2024. Participants can choose from a 10K Hike, 10K Trail Race, Half Marathon Trail Race, and a 50K Trail Race, all set in a scenic state park featuring beginner-friendl..

The South of the Mountain Trail Run, taking place in Bostic, NC, features a scenic 5k course that winds through rolling hills and wooded paths on the property of South Mountain Christian Camp. This event caters to runners and walkers of all skill levels, offering a continuous loop trail with beautif..

Chestnut Chase is a scenic trail 10K race held at Chestnut Mountain Nature Park in Canton, NC. The course features a challenging ascent of 600 feet in the first two miles, followed by rolling hills and stunning fall views before a thrilling downhill finish. This fundraising event supports the North ..

The The Unforeseen will take place in Charlotte on Saturday 16 November 2024.

The 16 Hour Lock-In is a unique running event held at Carolina Beach State Park in North Carolina, where participants have 16 hours to complete a 4.5-mile loop as many times as they wish. This inclusive race accommodates runners of all abilities, with no official "Did Not Finish" (DNF) designation. ..

The Looking Glass 100K is a scenic ultramarathon set in Pisgah Forest, NC, featuring a challenging course that showcases the beauty of the region, including high balds and multiple ecosystems. The race covers approximately 62 miles with significant elevation gain and loss, and includes a variety of ..

The High Country Turkey Trot 10k is part of the annual event held in Boone, NC, featuring both a 10k and a 5k timed trail race, along with a Fun Run/Walk. Scheduled for Thanksgiving morning, participants will enjoy scenic routes through the Boone Greenway and Kennedy Trails. The event includes a cos..