Trail Running calendar near Burlington 2025-2026

Rootrock Trail Run at Briar Chapel features 5K, 10K and half marathon on scenic single track with roots, rocks and rolling hills. Limited entries, chip timing, aid stations, a race tee and finisher medal make for a well supported trail day.

Uwharrie Gold Rush - Oct 18, 2025 The Uwharrie Gold Rush is a 50K trail race held in the Uwharrie National Forest near Mt Gilead, NC, using the Wood Run Trailhead. The course uses a 20.5 mile figure-8 loop of technical trails with roots and..

River City 5K in Danville, Virginia, features a flat, fast out-and-back course that starts and finishes on the MLK Bridge at 215 Main St. The 5K is offered as a Run and a Walk and runs along the paved Danville Riverwalk Trail by the Dan Riv..

Run scenic longleaf pine trails at the Deerfly Trail Race in Carvers Creek State Park, a chip timed event limited to 200. Dog friendly races follow the runners, with finisher swag and a welcoming community vibe.

Event overview The Uwharrie 100 Mile and 100K Trail Run takes place in the Uwharrie National Forest near Troy, NC on October 18-19, 2025. The course is a 20.5 mile figure-8 loop of technical trails with roots and rocks under a forest canopy..

Run the Apple Dumpling Festival 5K in Stuart on Oct 18 along the scenic Mayo River Rail Trail. Finishers get a medal, preregistered runners a guaranteed t shirt and there are refreshments and festival fun.

Join Stride United, a community 5K fun run and walk on Cedarock trails in Burlington NC, great for families and beginners. Enjoy snacks and Italian ice while supporting United Way of Alamance County to help housing stability.

Running Scared 5K/13K - Winston Salem is held at Jamison Park, 285 Meadowlark Drive, Winston-Salem, NC. The event features Scaredy Cat 5K and Heart Pounding 13K distances, plus the Deadly Double and virtual options. The course runs along th..

Located at Schenck Forest near NC State along Reedy Creek Rd in Raleigh, the Schenck Forest Trail Race is a 6.2-mile run on single-track trails through creeks and rolling hills adjacent to Umstead Park. Racers wind through the Carl Alwin Sc..

Tackle scenic trails around Lakes Brandt, Townsend, and Jeanette at the Triple Lakes Trail Race in Greensboro on October 25, with distances from a half to 40 miles, relays, and a custom shirt plus finisher medal.

The Tough as Trails Race Series, presented by Bull City Running Co., is a challenging off-road trail running series held in North Carolina across multiple scenic locations including Eno River State Park, Uwharrie National Forest, and the Mo..

Run the scenic trails of Eno River State Park on Oct 26, 2025 with 6 or 11 mile options featuring technical single track, a river crossing and rock bouldering. Enjoy custom race swag, chip timing and post race refreshments.

Join the Sandhills Sasquatch Challenge in Southern Pines on Nov 1, 2025. Run repeated 1 mile loops for four hours or a three loop 5K with a one hour cutoff, enjoy scenic trails, aid station, medals and race awards.

The Joint Special Operations (JSO) 10K Run and 5K Walk is a unique trail race held at Historic Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The all off-road course features challenging terrain including dirt, mud, gravel, and sand along tank trails and fire..

The Hybrid 8K is a unique running event held in Danville, Virginia, that combines both trail and road running for an exciting race experience. Participants can run solo or as part of a four-person team. The course begins at Anglers Park, wh..

Event overview The Wings of Hope 5K takes place on Saturday, November 8, 2025, in Pinehurst, North Carolina. The event is a family-friendly run/walk organized by FirstHealth Fitness, Pinehurst, and it benefits the FirstHealth Cancer CARE Fu..

The Oakwood 24 will take place in Raleigh on Saturday 22 November 2025.

Run rolling trails through hardwood forest at the 16th Annual Camp Chestnut Ridge Trail Races in Efland NC on Nov 22, 2025, with 4 mile and 8 mile options and a 3 mile virtual race. Scenic, challenging trails and a friendly community vibe.

Join a Thanksgiving trail trot at Briar Chapel Great Meadow Park in Chapel Hill with timed and untimed 2 mile and 5K routes for every pace. Finish with pie, awards, giveaways and free photos while supporting PORCH Briar Chapel.

Take on natural surface trails at Cane Creek Mountains on Friday, November 28, 2025 for Black Toenail Friday, with 13.1 mile and 7.5 mile options for runners and ruckers plus virtual entries. Finishers get a long sleeved shirt, post race fo..