Trail Running Calendar North Carolina 2026-2027

Viking Dash in Raleigh is a trail run on February 14, 2026 at Harris Lake County Park offering 5K and 10K races. The event features a five inch Viking Longship finisher medal, age group awards, and a heavyweight long sleeve race shirt.

Celebrate the fifth year of Mardi Gras festivities with a themed 5K at Golden Road Vineyards. Runners enjoy a scenic cross-country course followed by a Southern brunch and a mimosa. The day continues with Cajun food and live music in the af..

Run or walk a Valentine's Day 5K on scenic trails at a 63-acre family farm in Hurdle Mills. The two-lap course winds through old-growth forest, past historic tobacco barns, and finishes by the goat pen. Proceeds support local student athlet..

The Survival Run is a members only trail event at Carolina Beach State Park. Runners can tackle a 5 mile looped trail course or opt for a guided road route. A hot breakfast is included after the run.

Run on the last remaining dirt track in NASCAR history at the Occoneechee Speedway Relay. Teams of two or four will complete 20 laps for a total of roughly 13.5 miles, with a flexible hand-off format. All participants receive custom swag an..

The Freakin Freezin 5K is a winter 5K in Winston Salem's Jamison Park, featuring a paved trail course. All finishers get a medal, and awards are given across multiple age and performance categories. A virtual 5K option is also available for..

A small, low key 5K out and back through the OBX maritime forest in Kitty Hawk, NC, presented as an introduction to trail running. Entry is listed at $10 and participants 18 and under are not charged; proceeds support local student runners.

A 25K trail race at Pilot Mountain State Park featuring a climb to the Pinnacle, three full aid stations, a technical long sleeve shirt, and a laser-engraved finisher medallion. Field limited to 125 runners and registration closes Feb 19.

Take on a 50k or 20k on a 6.2-mile loop course in Greenville's River Park North. Run solo or team up with friends for the relay options. All race proceeds benefit local community causes.

A 10 mile trail race in Hillsborough, NC combining paved riverwalk sections and single-track around Occoneechee Mountain, with about 700 feet of elevation gain, two aid stations and a 2.5 hour time limit.

Event Overview The Land and Lakes Relay is a team running event starting at Warren Wilson College in Swannanoa, North Carolina. The finish line is at Fonta Flora Brewery-Whippoorwhill Farm in Nebo, near Lake James. Course Details The course..

Test your speed on a mountain trail adventure at the Catawba Falls 15k in Old Fort, NC. The course mixes a smooth riverside start with a challenging loop featuring waterfalls, stairs, and technical trails. Your run contributes to local land..

A USATF-certified country-road event in Ellerbe, NC, featuring a 13.1-mile loop (marathon equals two loops), on-course aid stations, RFID timing, pottery finisher awards, and a long local history dating to 1992.

Two timed races at the Union Mills Learning Center in Union Mills NC, offering a 5K and a 10K that run through campus paths, Hudlow Road and Box Creek. Proceeds support building upgrades and educational programs.

Trail races of 5K and 10 miles along the Broad River Greenway in Shelby, NC on February 28, 2026. Both events use chip timing and follow natural surface trails through a 1500 acre preserve.

A time based endurance run at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden on March 7, 2026 offering 3 Hour, 6 Hour, and 10 Hour categories on an about 5K waterfront loop where runners complete as many laps as possible for prizes and rankings.

A 30-mile annual point-to-point training run between UNC and Duke, alternating direction by year. The informal event is not affiliated with any organization and participants assume all liability for significant route risks.

A trail ultra at Morrow Mountain State Park on March 7, 2026, featuring 50 mile, 25 mile and 10 mile options across park trails and four peaks. The 50 mile race has a 15 hour cutoff and allows pacers after one lap.

Trail ultramarathon at Rolling View Recreation Area near Falls Lake with four distances from 10 Miler to 100 Miler. The route is mostly single track on the Mountains to Sea Trail and includes about 8,000 feet of elevation gain.

The Umstead Trail Marathon will take place in Morrisville on Saturday 7 March 2026. You can run 26 miles.