Trail Running calendar near Danbury 2025-2026

Take on the Naked Mountain Ultra at Morrow Mountain State Park in Albemarle, NC on March 7, 2026, with 50 mile, 25 mile, or 10 mile loops that climb four scenic peaks. Expect well stocked aid stations and a welcoming trail community.

Run the MST 100 in Durham NC on March 7, 2026, offering 100 mile, 50 mile, 50K and 10 mile courses along the scenic Mountains to Sea Trail at Falls Lake. Mostly single track with bridges and 8,000 feet of climbing.

Take to scenic trails around Lake Brandt and Lake Townsend in Greensboro with 5, 10 or 17 mile options for runners, ruckers and virtual participants. Collect a finisher medal that joins the North Carolina Trail Mega Medal Series.

Hit the trails at Pluck Farm for the Learning Outside 5K Trail Run or walk, plus a kids dash and virtual option. Expect muddy singletrack, after event brews, and the chance to support programs that connect children with nature.

Take on the Trail Nut 10k or Half Marathon on March 14, 2026 in Bedford, VA with in person and virtual options. Tackle rolling single track through wooded trails, enjoy park amenities, and keep an eye out for deer and turtles.

Tackle rugged single track at the second annual Cane Creek Mountain 3.3 mile trail run in Snow Camp NC. Enjoy rolling hills, rocky outcrops and creeks while supporting Snow Camp Fire & Rescue.

The Happy Camper Trail Race will take place in Bedford on Saturday 4 April 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

Run the scenic New River Trail in Fries Virginia on flat dirt out and back courses that follow the river and Chestnut Creek. Distances from 10K to 100k suit every trail runner, with aid stations and a buckle for 100k finishers.

Leatherwood Marathons on April 11, 2026 challenges runners on steep private trails in the Leatherwood Mountains with a 12 mile loop rising about 3,050 ft per lap. Distances from 25K to 100 mile promise an epic test.

Take on scenic single track sections of the Mountains to Sea Trail around Falls Lake in Durham on April 12, 2026, with 12 Mile or 50K distances. Bull City Running Co provides a custom shirt, finisher award and upbeat aid support.

Uforea visits Uwharrie National Forest near Troy, North Carolina on April 18, 2026, offering scenic yet rugged trail loops through Dutchman's Creek. Choose a daytime 50K, a counterclockwise nighttime 50K, or combine both for the Ultimate 10..

Run the Froggy Mountain Sweet Sixteen 50K in Galax, Virginia on April 18, 2026. Tackle 1 mile loops with about 500 feet gain per loop and a 16 hour cutoff, while enjoying aid stations, hot meals and free camping.

Take on the scenic singletrack around Lake Brandt at Owls Roost Rumble, with half marathon, 4 mile and virtual options. Expect aid stations, pro timing, photos, a custom shirt and a finisher medal that joins the NC Trail Mega Medal.

Brave the winter trails of the Blue Ridge at Hellgate 100K++, a 66.6 mile mountain course in Natural Bridge Station, Virginia. Finish within 18 hours for a shot at the 2027 Western States lottery.

Join the Iredell Rise & Shine 5K or 1 Mile Fun Run at Jennings Park on April 25, 2026, for scenic nature trails, strollers welcome, and food trucks. All ages welcome with water and first aid on site.

Join the Philosopher’s Way Trail Runs in Chapel Hill with 10 mile and 7k options on April 26 or self timed runs through May 3. Run marked single track and gravel routes while supporting Carolina North Forest restoration.

Run scenic trails at Grayson Highlands State Park on courses from 8 to 50 miles with big climbs and amazing views. Proceeds help the park and local rescue and every finisher gets headwear, a medal, post race food and free pro photos.

Experience the Moonlight Bootlegger, a night trail 5K at Hagan Stone Park marked by hundreds of LED tea lights and live bluegrass. Bring a headlamp and enjoy a race shirt, commemorative mason jar and post race cocktails.

Run scenic trails at The Mighty Mountain Run 5K and 10K in Sophia North Carolina on May 9, 2026, a fundraiser for camper scholarships at Camp Caraway. Expect rugged single track, rewarding climbs, medals and pro chip timing.

Run the scenic yet demanding trails of Carvins Cove with a 25k or full marathon on May 31, 2026. Limited to 300 runners with in person and virtual options, the course offers big climbs, well stocked aid stations and a finisher medal.