Trail Running calendar near Burlington 2026-2027

Run, walk, or roll the American Tobacco Trail at the Donate Life NC Hero Run on Sunday, September 13, 2026 starting at Herndon Park in Durham. Choose a 5K, 1 mile or Sleep In Superhero entry and support organ donation outreach.

Test your endurance at Cape Fear 24 Hour in Lillington NC, running as much as you like on a USATF certified 0.59 mile mostly flat loop around the town parks. Park lights keep the loop lit after dark, with a stocked aid station, food, and a..

Run the scenic trails at Carvers Creek State Park on October 17, 2026 for the Deerfly Trail Race, offering 11K and 6K distances. Bring your dog for dedicated dog divisions and enjoy Heckler Brewing's support while backing the Fayetteville R..

Tackle rugged singletrack in Uwharrie National Forest October 17 to 18, 2026 at the Uwharrie 100 Mile and 100K. Both races loop a 20.5 mile technical figure 8 under a canopy of roots and rocks, offering a true mountain trail challenge.

Rootrock Trail Run at Briar Chapel in Chapel Hill offers 5K, 10K and Half Marathon courses across root and rock strewn single track trails. The event includes aid stations, chip timing, post race food, a free kids treasure race and awards.

Two trail events at Smith Mountain Lake State Park start and finish at the Beach Pavilion. Courses use doubletrack trails with lake views, marked routes and support stations; park entry fees are included with registration.

Celebrate the 20th Triple Lakes Trail Race at Bur Mil Park in Greensboro on scenic trails around three lakes. Choose half, marathon, 40 mile ultra or relay teams and finish with a custom shirt and finisher medal.

Join the DPS Education Foundation Turkey Trot in Danville this November for a scenic 5K run or walk along the Dan River and a family friendly kids fun run. Start and finish at American Legion Field while supporting scholarships and programs..

A Thanksgiving Day trail event in Chapel Hill offering 2 Mile, 5K, and a new 10K, a free kids race, post-race pie, aid stations, chip timing, and age-based rules for family participation.

Tackle single track trails at Cane Creek Mountains on Friday November 27 for Black Toenail Friday, with a half marathon or 7.5 mile option in the North Carolina Trail Mega Medal Series. Enjoy a finisher medal, post race food and rolling cli..

Trail runners tackle 5K or 10K loops at Briar Chapel, with vintage swag, post race food, kids race, awards and games rounding out this eco minded Thanksgiving weekend event.

Challenge yourself on the scenic Derby 50k in Ellerbe NC on November 28, 2026, three rolling loops over asphalt and dirt totaling about 31.5 miles. Enjoy postrace pasta, community vibes, and a custom finisher medal.

The Turkey Chase - Cary will take place in Cary on Saturday 28 November 2026. You can run between 5 and 66 miles.

The Shakori 40 Running Festival will take place in Pittsboro from Friday 4 December 2026 to Saturday 5 December 2026. You can run between 4 and 40 miles.

A trail running event at Cedarock Park on December 12, 2026 offering 5K, 10K and half marathon courses across single-track and equestrian trails, with aid stations, hoodie and medal, a free kids race, and age group awards.