Trail Running calendar near Albemarle 2025-2026

Buzzard Rock Ultras is a Bear Creek Race Series event in Robbins, North Carolina, offering a 50K and a 10-mile trail option. Runners tackle a demanding 10-mile loop with about 1,000 feet of gain per lap (roughly 3,000 feet for the 50K), featuring rolling singletrack, punchy climbs, and scenic Bear C..

The 7th Annual Carolina XC Classic takes place on Saturday, September 20, 2025, in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, at the Carolina North Forest as part of UNC Club XCTF’s home meet. The event features a Community 5k cross-country race open to anyone, with club alumni able to run at no cost using a disc..

Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra is a NC-based trail ultramarathon and relay produced by Trivium Racing. The course runs from Pilot Mountain State Park to Hanging Rock State Park in North Carolina, offering a 50-mile, a 50K, a 50-mile relay, and virtual versions of the latter two. Described as a..

Psychoactive is a last-runner-standing running event on September 20, 2025, held at Blackberry Ridge Farm in Huntersville, North Carolina. The event uses a compact looped course that runs through gravel roads, trails, rolling fields and active wildflower and produce rows on a family- and veteran-ow..

Flint's Fabulous 5K is a charity run/walk held in Kannapolis, North Carolina, at 150 North Research Campus Drive. The event supports Leashes of Valor by funding the training and fostering of future service dogs for post-9/11 veterans, at no cost to the veteran. It is dog-friendly, inviting well-soci..

The Chad Lovette Memorial Trail Run is an annual event held at Cub Creek Park in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. The 10th edition, scheduled for September 27, 2025, offers multiple options including a 5K and 10K timed trail run, a 5K untimed trail walk, and a virtual run/walk. The race features chip tim..

The Sandhills Flyers 5K is a trail-oriented race hosted on the Sandhills Community College campus in Pinehurst, North Carolina. The 5K course starts on campus and winds through the Southern Pines Reservoir Park, and is officially certified by USATF (Certificate #NC22019BDS) with timing provided by G..

The Salem Lake Trail Run in Winston Salem, NC, offers three race distances: 30K (18.6 miles), 7 miles, and 5K (3.1 miles). Set on a beautiful, mostly shaded, wooded trail around Salem Lake, the course is recognized as one of America's best running trails. This well-organized event serves as an excel..

The JJ5K is an annual trail running event held in Stanley, North Carolina, at Common Ground. This beginner-friendly race features a 5K timed trail run primarily on grass and dirt paths, making it suitable for both adults and children. In addition to the timed 5K run, participants can join a 1-mile w..

The 19th Annual Hinson Lake 24-Hour Ultra Classic is held at Hinson Lake in Rockingham, North Carolina. Runners complete as many laps as possible on a 1.5032-mile inner loop around the lake; the USATF-certified course NC14103DF is a sand/gravel woodland trail crossed by 16 wooden footbridges, includ..

Sisters in the Fight 5K is a community running/walking event held at Salisbury Community Park in Salisbury, North Carolina (935 Hurley School Road). The race offers a 5K Run/Walk and a Fun Run for ages 10 and under. Participants traverse an active and passive trail through the park, enjoying a natur..

The 2025 Track Attack 5k is a timed trail run/walk event held in Denver, North Carolina, at Rescue Squad Park near Lincoln Charter School's Denver campus. Scheduled for October 3, 2025, the race features four divisions based on grade levels and age: 4th or 5th grade, 6th through 8th grade, 9th throu..

The Last Wolf is a trail running event held at 4611 Linwood Road in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. The event offers multiple distance options: Last Man Standing 50K 25K 5K The course is described as an out-and-back style route with a short out section and a return. Trails are primarily gravel wi..

Bit of Hope Ranch 5K Trail Run, 2K Walk, & Half-Pint Run takes place at Bit of Hope Ranch in Gastonia, North Carolina. The event features a certified 5K Trail Run on a 50-acre horse ranch in southern Gaston County, plus a 2K Walk and a Half-Pint Race for children 7 and under. The atmosphere is famil..

The Yadkin Valley Pumpkin Run is a community-focused running event held at Elkin Municipal Park in Elkin, North Carolina. It features a 5k race and a 1-mile fun run for kids, both on an improved trail with no road crossings, offering scenic views suitable for all running levels. This event supports..

Broad River Trail Run is a two-distance trail event in Shelby, North Carolina, hosted by Broad River Greenway. It offers a 10-mile or 5K race, both starting at the Ranger Station and finishing at the River Trail playground. The 10-mile course weaves west along the River Trail and traverses several s..

Cape Fear 24 Hour is a 24-hour endurance run staged in Lillington, NC. It takes place on a USATF-certified 0.59-mile asphalt loop around baseball fields, with a flat profile and a single small incline. The course offers ample parking, tent setup near the loop, on-site restrooms, and park lights that..

The Fight for Families 5k is an annual trail run/walk held at Allison Creek Park in York, South Carolina, aimed at raising awareness of the local foster and adoption crisis. This true 5k race features interactive stations that provide insight into the experiences of children in the child welfare sys..

The Deerfly Trail Race, hosted by the Fayetteville Running Club, is held at Carvers Creek State Park – Sandhills Access in Fayetteville, NC. It offers 11K and 6K trail races for runners, plus two dog divisions: Big Dog 11K and Lil Pup 6K (dogs allowed). All events are timed, with the course winding..

The Uwharrie Gold Rush is a challenging 50K trail race held in the Uwharrie National Forest near Mt. Gilead, North Carolina. The course features a 20.5-mile figure-8 loop of technical trails with roots and rocks under a lush forest canopy.Runners first complete the southern 11.5-mile portion before..