Trail Running Calendar North Carolina 2025-2026

The HAROC (Hanging Rock Challenge) is an exciting running event set in the stunning Hanging Rock State Park in North Carolina. Participants can choose between a challenging 50K ultra and a Half Marathon, both featuring technical trails that test agility and endurance amidst breathtaking scenery, inc..

The Sledgehammer Beach Run is a dynamic running event taking place in North Topsail Beach, NC, featuring multiple race options including a Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k, both in-person and virtually. Participants can choose to compete in the scenic beach environment or opt for a virtual race format. Th..

The Stomp the Tar 5 Mile Trail Race is an exciting running event scheduled for January 25, 2025, at River Park North in Greenville, NC. This scenic trail race features a course that winds through beautiful natural terrain, including narrow paths and tree root crossings alongside the Tar River. All p..

The Occoneechee Mountain Challenge 10 Mile Race is a scenic trail running event organized by the Hillsborough Running Club, taking place in Hillsborough, North Carolina. The race begins and ends at the Historic Occoneechee Speedway Track, featuring a diverse course that includes the beautiful Riverw..

The Groundhog's Lap Race is an exciting endurance event taking place at Haw River State Park in Greensboro, NC. Participants can choose to run for 3, 6, or 12 hours on a scenic singletrack trail loop. This unique race format allows runners to challenge themselves while enjoying the natural beauty of..

The Up the Creek 10 Miler is an adventurous running event set in Danbury, NC, taking place on February 1, 2025. Participants will navigate a challenging 10-mile course along the Indian Creek Trail at Hanging Rock, featuring a total elevation gain of 1,000 feet in the first half and a similar descent..

The The Last Wolf - Kings Mountain, NC will take place in Gastonia on Saturday 1 February 2025.

The Uwharrie Mountain Run is an annual trail running event held in the Uwharrie National Forest of central North Carolina. Celebrating its 34th year, the event features challenging single-track trail runs of 8, 20, and 40 miles, attracting both recreational and elite runners. Participants can expect..

The Dirty Soles 24 Hour Trail Run and 12 Hour Weighted Carry is an exciting endurance event taking place at Camp GuilRock in Reidsville, NC. Participants in the 24-hour run will complete as many loops as possible on a 3-mile course, with total mileage updated after each lap. The 12-hour weighted car..

The Lake Waccamaw State Park Fatmucket Walk, Run & Ruck is an exciting event featuring multiple race options, including a 2 Mile, 5K Trail Run, 10K Trail Run, and Ruck events of 5K and 10K. Participants will start at the Lake Waccamaw State Park Visitors Center and traverse scenic trails surrounded ..

The Roaring Gap 50K is an exciting trail running event taking place in Roaring Gap, North Carolina, featuring a scenic course that showcases the beauty of Stone Mountain. Participants can choose from three distances: 50K, 25K, and an 8-mile race. The course includes a mix of trails with varying terr..

The Kitty Hawk Trail 5K is a family-friendly running event taking place in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. This race features an out-and-back course that winds through the scenic OBX maritime forest, offering a mix of gravel and soft running surfaces. It is designed to be an accessible introduction to t..

The Pilot Mountain Marathon and 20K is an exciting running event set in the scenic Pilot Mountain State Park in Pinnacle, NC. Participants will navigate through beautiful wooded trails, culminating in a climb to the Pinnacle for breathtaking views of the Piedmont. The marathon features a challenging..

The Holly Springs Race Against the Sun is an endurance running event taking place over 24 hours and 12 hours, featuring various race formats including individual runs and relays. Set in Holly Springs, NC, participants will navigate a scenic 4.167-mile trail loop around Bass Lake and Sugg Farm. The e..

The Union Mills Wilderness 5K, 10K, and Virtual Run, formerly known as the Box Creek Event, is set to take place on February 22, 2025, in Union Mills, NC. This annual event features both in-person and virtual options for participants, allowing them to choose between a timed 5K or 10K run. The scenic..

The TarDevil 30 Mile Bushwhack is an annual point-to-point training run held in Chapel Hill, NC, traversing from the University of North Carolina (UNC) to Duke University or vice versa, depending on the year. This informal event encourages participants to join at their own risk, emphasizing a fun an..

The Naked Mountain Ultra is an exciting trail running event set in Morrow Mountain State Park, Albemarle, NC, featuring three race distances: 50 miles, 25 miles, and 10 miles. Participants will navigate through the park's scenic trails, which include significant elevation gains, with the 50-mile cou..

The Ellerbe Marathon and Half Marathon, taking place in Ellerbe, NC, is a historic running event that first began in 1992. It is recognized as the oldest continuously held marathon in North Carolina. The event features both a full marathon and a half marathon, with courses that are USATF certified. ..

The Umstead Trail Marathon is an annual running event held in William B. Umstead State Park, Raleigh, NC. This marathon features a challenging 26.2-mile course that combines technical single-track and gravel bridle trails, set amidst a scenic landscape of dense woods, lakes, and hills.Participants c..

The Catawba Falls 15K is a challenging trail race set in the scenic landscapes of Old Fort, NC. Participants will experience a unique blend of speed and rugged mountain adventure, starting with a smooth stretch along the Catawba River before tackling a demanding 3.5-mile loop that leads to the stunn..