Trail Running calendar near Carolina Beach 2026-2027

A cross country club competition at Indigo Farms on the North Carolina South Carolina border, held each third Saturday in July. The course is just under four miles through fields and woods and uses combined gender team scoring so every runn..

A trail event at Briar Patch Hunting property featuring a 20K made from repeated 5K loops, relay and individual divisions, and Beer Mile races. Beer or chocolate milk is offered before laps and beer is available to those 21 and older.

Experience an obstacle course run featuring a 5k course through woodlands and shallow water at Camp Albemarle. Choose between a timed competitive heat or a flexible untimed race with over 20 strength and agility stations.

A community run at Long Leaf Park offering a timed 5K and a non-timed 1.5 mile fun run, with in-person and virtual options supporting ovarian cancer awareness and research funding.

Experience a scenic 5K trail run through Carolina Beach State Park to celebrate Great Trails State Day. Support young runners while racing past natural coastal landscapes in this inclusive community event.

A 24 hour ultramarathon on November 7, 2026 in Cedar Point, NC, run on a USATF certified 1.37779 mile loop through salt marsh and forest. Proceeds support the Marine Raider Foundation; awards and 100 mile buckles are offered.

A community trail event at Hines Farm & Stables on 11/07/2026 featuring a 5K, virtual 5K and untimed 1 Mile options, plus a kids walk with medals and frozen yogurt at the finish. The 5K includes age group awards and prizes.

The 16 Hour Lock In in Carolina Beach gives runners 16 hours to repeat a 4.5 mile loop on groomed coastal trails. The event includes aid stations, limited group campsites, finisher patches and shirts, and awards by distance.

A holiday 5K and 1-mile fun run at Silver Coast Winery with themed course sections, a Santa’s Workshop post-race party, finisher medals, guaranteed shirts for early registrants, and proceeds supporting the Combat Vets Motorcycle Association..

A two day ultrarunning event in Wilmington NC on January 15 and 16 2027 offering 100 mile, 50 mile, 50K and relay options with on site camping plus music and event amenities.

A 24 hour endurance run in The Market Common, Myrtle Beach, on a USATF certified 1.0806 mile paved loop. Chip timing, on course aid, awards for 100 mile finishers and prize money for top three men and women.

On March 20, 2027 Badwater Cape Fear runs on Bald Head Island, North Carolina, with 50 km and 51.4 mile options that combine island roads and long beach out-and-backs between Cape Fear and Fort Fisher. Ferry access and three aid station loc..

A casual trail run of about three miles through Carolina Beach State Park starting at Good Hops Brewing on June 19, 2027, with two water stations, post-race awards, brewery festivities, and proceeds supporting the local school and state par..