Trail Running calendar near Albemarle 2026-2027

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.

Trail 50K and 10M at the ASC Greenway in Fort Mill, SC, run on mostly single-track technical trails with multiple creek crossings and a three-loop 50K course; course maps, aid stations, swag and a preview run are provided.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

A community trail 5K in Clover, SC on February 28, 2026 that begins and ends at the New Centre Park Splash Pad. The fundraiser supports the Clover Rotary Club's college scholarship for Clover High School graduates.

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.

Greensboro trail race on March 7, 2026 with 5, 10 and 17 mile run, ruck, or hike options along Lake Brandt and Lake Townsend. Offers custom shirt, finisher medal, chip timing, and virtual and economy entries.

This trail running event in Pinehurst offers marathon, half marathon, and 5K distances. Proceeds support local community wellness programs. Participants can expect a scenic looped course with aid stations and a welcoming atmosphere for all.

Trail races and mapped adventure courses at Anne Springs Close Greenway on March 7, 2026. Options include 5K, 10K, a 5K hike challenge, family adventure and timed two hour and four hour adventure races with checkpoints.

A trail 5k at Pluck Farm on March 7, 2026 supporting Learning Outside, with a 250 m kids race and a virtual 5k option. Steel String Brewery will open early to serve brews after the event.

A six hour trail challenge where runners complete a 5K on the hour each hour for up to six laps. Completion awards patches and a medal and top finishers are recorded on a national leaderboard with prize opportunities.

A 5K and 10K at Carolina Horse Park in Raeford, NC on March 14, 2026, routed across rolling hills, open fields, and equestrian trails, finishing near the grandstand with a post-race Chili Cookoff and on-site amenities.