Trail Running Calendar North Carolina 2026-2027

Experience the beauty of the Eno River on technical single track trails in Durham. Choose between a 12 mile or 50 km challenge featuring well stocked aid stations and a supportive community atmosphere.

Davidson College Run as One 5k on April 12, 2026 brings runners, joggers, and walkers to the Davidson Cross Country Trails to benefit Rebuild Hot Springs Area. Entry includes a sticker and the fee is $25.

Uforea is a unique trail challenge in the Uwharrie National Forest. Runners can choose a daytime 50K, a nighttime 50K, or attempt the Ultimate 100K by completing both. The event features distinct clockwise and counter-clockwise courses on t..

A timed 5k trail run and family walk in Greenville, NC, supporting local mothers through the Carolina Pregnancy Center. Early registrants get a shirt, swag bag, and a gift token. All timed runners receive a medal, with extra prizes for the..

Join the 10th annual Rise & Run 5K for a scenic trail run in Southern Pines featuring live music and food trucks to benefit survivors in the community.

Experience a premier gravel cycling event through the rugged Wilson Creek Gorge and Grandfather Ranger District with scenic 58 and 85 mile routes starting in downtown Lenoir.

A variable-distance loop race in Hendersonville where a dice roll at the start decides how many ~1.67 mile laps runners complete. The cupless aid station sits at the loop start and the figure-8 route includes singletrack, paved paths, stair..

A team relay across over 200 miles of the Blue Ridge Mountains from Pisgah National Forest near Brevard to the Nantahala Outdoor Center in Bryson City. Teams of 6, 9, or 12 split 36 legs over trails, gravel and paved roads.

Experience a unique trail festival in Chapel Hill featuring relay races and solo distances on a scenic 4 mile loop. Enjoy a weekend of camping and music at a venue that supports an animal sanctuary.

Experience the scenic watershed trails of Greensboro at this versatile event offering half marathon and 4 mile distances. Participants can run, ruck, or hike through rolling singletrack terrain surrounding Lake Brandt.

A timed trail event at Wag Valley Farm near Hendersonville NC on April 25, 2026 featuring an about 3 mile loop with roughly 400 feet of climb per lap. Options include a single-loop 5K or continuous 6 hour and 12 hour formats with an aid sta..

Experience the nature trails of Jennings Park at this community 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run in Statesville. Enjoy food trucks, vendor booths, and a stroller friendly course perfect for all fitness levels.

Course Details The event takes place at Wag Valley Farm. The course is a loop of approximately 3.1 miles. It begins on a flat section through a field with views of mountains before entering woods on a single-track trail. The trail features..

A dog friendly 5K trail run and hike through Hoke Community Forest with a separate canicross start for harnessed teams; all dogs must be leashed and vaccinated and all finishers receive a commemorative medal.

A multi-sport Flyathlon at Green River Ranch near Saluda, NC that combines trail running, fly fishing and craft beer to support watershed and fishery recovery. The event features a six mile out and back run, catch and release fishing and po..

Experience the 18th annual trail event at Carolina North Forest featuring 10 mile and 7 kilometer distances. Choose between the in-person event or a self-timed run on marked trails in Chapel Hill.

Run a 5k under the stars at Hagan-Stone Park, guided by hundreds of LED tea lights and live bluegrass music. This night trail race includes a custom shirt, a commemorative mason jar, and two post-race cocktails or mocktails. A headlamp is r..

Experience an outdoor adventure in Raleigh featuring a two mile obstacle course with mud and a giant slip and slide. This family friendly event is open to all ages and includes a finisher medal for everyone.

A four hour timed trail race at Rob Wallace Park in Midland, NC using repeated 2 mile laps around the park and quarry lake. The event supports the Greater Charlotte SPCA and includes an adoption presence at the start finish area.

Test your endurance on a scenic farmland trail loop at the Soggy Bottoms Back Yard Ultra. Choose your distance every 30 minutes in this family friendly event where entry is a donation to a local cause.