Trail Running Calendar North Carolina 2026-2027

Experience a rugged obstacle course at Porter Farms featuring mud and creek crossings near Charlotte. Choose from 5K and 10K distances or endurance challenges in a classic farm setting.

Trail races at Fonta Flora Whippoorwill Farm in Nebo, NC with 7 mile and 5K courses on Lake James State Park trails. Events are chip timed and include a race shirt, finisher medal, and a post race beer for participants 21 and older.

The New South Trail Marathon offers full and half marathon distances on the trails of the Whitewater Center in Charlotte. Runners will find aid stations with hydration and food along the course. Unique finisher medals are guaranteed for ear..

Experience a scenic trail run through the long leaf pine trees of the Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve. Choose between 25K and 50K distances on a sandy course while supporting local conservation efforts.

A 5k in Valdese, NC on April 4, 2026 supporting awareness for humane treatment of incarcerated people. The course features a slope, rock stairs, a suspension bridge near 0.5 miles and an out and back on the Valdese greenway.

Test your endurance in the Pisgah National Forest with a 26 mile trek featuring over 5600 feet of elevation gain. Carry a 20lb pack through the North Carolina wilderness in this physical event organized by Green Beret Fitness.

This unique event challenges runners with successive one-mile loops at the Statesville Soccer Complex. Each round, the required finishing time gets shorter. It's part of a larger championship series where runners can earn points and compete..

Leatherwood Marathons in Ferguson NC runs a 12 mile loop with 3,050 feet of gain per loop. Events range from 25K to 100 Mile, with aid stations each loop and a dusk pacer requirement for the 100 Mile.

A coastal 5K trail run at Fort Macon State Park on April 11, 2026, featuring cross country surfaces, footbridge crossings and views of Beaufort Inlet, Bogue Sound and the Atlantic Ocean. Proceeds support the Outer Banks Wildlife Shelter.

A mountain trail race in Montreat, NC covering 25K with about 4,000 ft of elevation gain across East and West ridges, passing several peaks. Prior trail experience and required safety gear are mandatory.

Test your endurance on the sands of North Topsail Beach with a half marathon 10k or 5k. This event honors combat veterans and supports wounded service members while offering a picturesque coastal course.

A multi-loop trail event at Cedarock Park on April 11, 2026 offering solo 5K, 10K, half marathon options and 2-4 person relays across four unique 5K+ loops with chip timing and aid stations.

Experience the scenic Saxapahaw Island Loop Trail with a timed 3.6 mile race or an untimed 1.2 mile walk. Join this Earth Month event to celebrate and support the conservation of the Haw River watershed.

A fundraising trail event on April 11, 2026 at Hanging Rock State Park offering an 11 mile five-summit route and a 5 mile Moore's Knob option. Registration is limited and includes a t-shirt, bib, patch, and a $12 food voucher.

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.

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..