Trail Running calendar near Danbury 2026-2027

This point-to-point training run travels 30 miles between UNC and Duke, alternating direction yearly between the Old Well and Duke Chapel. It's an unofficial, participant-led event where all liability is assumed by the runner on a challengi..

The Naked Mountain Ultra offers trail races through Morrow Mountain State Park. Choose from a 10, 25, or 50 mile course featuring rugged terrain and scenic singletrack. Aid stations and drop bag services provide support along the beautiful..

The MST 100 Endurance Races offer four trail distances on the scenic Mountains to Sea Trail near Falls Lake. Runners start and finish at the Rolling View Recreation Area in Durham, NC. The 90% single-track course features lake views and bri..

Experience the scenic trails of Lake Brandt and Lake Townsend at the Northern Trails Trail Race. Choose from 5, 10, or 17-mile distances for running or rucking. Each finisher gets a spring-themed medal that's part of the NC Trail Mega Medal..

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.

Hit the winding single track of a Bedford park for the Trail Nut Half Marathon. The course features over nine miles of rolling, wooded trails, with wildlife often spotted along the way. The park itself offers a wide range of recreational am..

Outlast Charlotte is a 6-hour endurance challenge where runners face a 5K trail lap every hour. Stay in the game by finishing each lap on time, aiming for six laps to earn the premium medal. This event tests pacing and grit on natural terra..

The HA Haw Hustle is a trail race at Haw River State Park supporting Harvest Academy. Choose from a timed 5k or a 1-mile fun run on the scenic Great Blue Heron Trail. Enjoy chip timing, a family discount, and a chance to donate old sneakers..

A 3.3-mile trail run on a wooded single-track loop through the Cane Creek Mountains Natural Area. The course winds through rolling hills, rocky sections, and creeks. This second annual event supports Snow Camp Fire & Rescue.

Event Overview The Happy Camper Trail Race features a walk/run 5 km and a 10 km event. The race aims to bring the community together, promote fitness, and showcase trails in the Blue Ridge Mountains. It also supports the Campership Program,..

Run a flat, scenic trail along the New River. This event offers four distances from 10k to 100k, all on a dirt out-and-back course. 100k finishers earn a buckle, and early registration secures a race shirt.

Confront the steep, rugged loops of the Leatherwood Mountains. This trail event offers distances from 10 miles to 100 miles, each with significant elevation gain on private trails. Aid stations provide essential fuel, and the 100-miler requ..

A trail event at Cedarock Park with four unique 5K+ loops offering 5K, 10K, half marathon, and half marathon relay options, plus a free kids race and post-race amenities.

Run alongside the scenic Haw River at the Haw River Island Ramble. Choose a timed 3.6-mile race or an untimed 1.2-mile loop. The event supports the nonprofit Haw River Assembly's mission to protect the local watershed.

This event offers a scenic 5K run and a 3K walk through Bedford's apple orchards and countryside. Afterward, participants can enjoy wine samples and refreshments by a campfire. Awards are presented for the top finishers in the 5K race.

This annual trail race follows the scenic Mountains-to-Sea Trail along the Eno River. Choose between a 12-mile or a 50K distance on updated 2026 courses. It's a cupless event where all finishers get a custom shirt and award.

The Froggy Mountain Sweet Sixteen 50k presents a challenging looped course in Virginia, with 500 feet of gain per mile. Runners have 16 hours to complete the distance, supported by aid stations every mile and free on-site camping. It offers..

The Blue Heaven Trail Fest offers a weekend of trail running on a scenic 4-mile loop in Chapel Hill. Choose from relay, half marathon, or shorter 4-mile runs, with overnight camping available. The event supports a local animal sanctuary and..

Trail race at Bur-Mil Park in Greensboro on April 25, 2026. Options include a half marathon or four mile run, plus ruck and virtual entries, with technical shirts and a finisher medal that links to the NC Trail Mega Medal Series.

The Promise Land 50K takes runners through the Virginia landscape starting and finishing at the Promise Land Youth Camp. The course features five aid stations, with two visited twice for support. The event is scheduled for April 25, 2026.