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..

A trail ultramarathon in Ferguson NC on April 11 2026 with 25K, 50K, 50 mile and 100 mile options on a 12 mile loop that gains 3,050 ft per loop. Aid stations are stocked and a pacer is required for 100 mile runners after dusk.

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 rugged 25 kilometer trail race near Montreat, North Carolina, the Seven Sisters 25K follows exposed ridges and multiple peaks, requires prior trail experience and mandatory safety gear, and includes set aid station cutoffs and a five hour..

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.

Experience a strenuous hike or run through Hanging Rock State Park reaching five high elevations. Choose between 5 or 11 mile routes that summit mountain peaks and explore scenic rock outcrops to support park conservation.

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 dice roll at the start sets how many laps to run on a ~1.67 mile figure-8 loop in Hendersonville NC, producing distances from about 3.33 to 20 miles; the cupless aid station provides food and drink so participants must bring a personal hy..