Trail Running Calendar North Carolina 2026-2027

A trail race near Roaring Gap, North Carolina with 8 Miler, 25K and 50K options. The 50K includes a Six Stones collection, aid stations with tokens, and handcrafted pottery finisher medals.

Single-track winter trail races of 8, 20, and 40 miles in Uwharrie National Forest near Ophir, NC, featuring rocky, rooted terrain, aid stations, pottery awards, and on-site parking and shuttles.

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 Valentine's Day with a scenic 5K through Golden Road Vineyards on Feb 14, with options to run, Sip & Stroll, or join virtually. All finishers get a custom medal and a complimentary mimosa on a grass and cross country course.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a scenic 5K at The Land at Hawkins Loop, winding through winter forest, pastures, and restored barns on a 63 acre farm. Open to all ages and abilities, with an onsite photographer and trails to explore after t..

Team up in pairs or fours to tackle 20 laps around the historic Occoneechee Speedway dirt track, about 13.5 miles of fun, strategy and camaraderie. Chip timing, custom swag and a post race BBQ await while teams compete for top honors.

Brave the chill at the Freakin Freezin 5K at Jamison Park in Winston Salem on Sunday Feb 15, 2026 for a scenic, chip timed course with water stations and a festive finish. Run in person or virtually and earn a finisher medal and long sleeve..

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.

Run the Queen Anne's Revenge Ultra in Greenville on Feb 21, 2026, with 50k and 20k solo or relay options on a scenic 6.2 mile loop. Enjoy multiple laps, wristband handoffs for relays, and support Heart for ENC.

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.