Trail Running calendar near Durham 2026-2027

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.

Philosopher's Way Trail Runs in Carolina North Forest offers marked 7k and 10 mile courses with in-person and self timed options on April 26, 2026. Proceeds support trail and habitat restoration in the forest.

Run under the stars at this unique night trail race. Follow hundreds of LED tea lights and live bluegrass music along rolling trails in Hagan-Stone Park. Finish with a custom mason jar and post-race celebration.

The Agape 100K and 50K in Fuquay Varina NC were scheduled as looped trail races at Camp Agape but have been cancelled. The course used roughly 6 mile loops with two aid stations and significant elevation gain.

Trail races of 2 mile, 5 mile, and 10 mile take place at Briar Chapel Great Meadow Park in Chapel Hill on May 16, 2026. Courses start on pavement then move to single track with rock and root sections and include a free kids race and post ra..

Ten hourly 5K laps make up this 50K near Hoffman, North Carolina, on a natural dirt and sand course. An all-day aid station and limited camping are provided; registration is limited and fees change by date.

A memorial weekend run in Cary with in-person and virtual 2, 4, and 6 mile options, a new course at the Northwest Cary YMCA, medals for finishers, and awards that support the local Veterans of Foreign Wars.

The Big Run 5K is a cross-country event in Kernersville celebrating Global Running Day. It features timed 5K heats, an elite wave with cash prizes, and a family-friendly untimed fun run. The event supports a local charity through its procee..

Ultimate Runner is a unique one-night challenge featuring five races: a 1-mile, 400m, 800m, 100m, and a 5K cross-country. To be ranked, you must complete all events. It takes place at the Bob Sosnik Track in Winston Salem.

Two trail distances at Harris Lake County Park on July 18, 2026 combine wide dirt road, open meadows and forested single track with lake views. Limited field, frequent aid stations, chip timing and a free kids Race for Treasure.

The 2026 Sugg Farm Ultra in Holly Springs, NC was cancelled. The event used a 5 mile out and back trail loop with 20, 40 and 50 mile options, two aid stations, a cupless policy and allowance for one pacer on the final lap.

Overview The Carpe Diem - Carpe Noctem Half Marathon and 10K takes place on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Hagan-Stone Park in Pleasant Garden, North Carolina. It is a trail running event offering participants the option to run in the mor..

Trail races at Cane Creek Mountain Natural Area near Snow Camp NC offering a 10K and a half marathon on single track with steep climbs, an optional climb up an 80 foot observation tower, chip timing, aid stations, and shuttles.

This Durham event supports organ donation awareness with a 5k and 1-mile run on the American Tobacco Trail. Participants can also choose a "Sleep In Superhero" registration option. The event finishes with refreshments and awards at Herndon..

This USATF-certified 5K trail run starts at Sandhills Community College and winds through Southern Pines Reservoir Park. The event includes massages, food trucks, children's activities, and is dog friendly. After the run, stick around for c..

A 24 hour looped endurance run on a USATF certified 0.59 mile asphalt course in Lillington, NC. The event features electronic timing, a fully stocked aid station, on-site parking with tent space, and a costume miles award.

Run scenic looped trails at Medoc Mountain State Park with single track, varied hills and a summit loop in 5 and 10 mile options. Limited to 500 runners, the race offers shirts, unique medals and hearty postrace soup and hot dogs.

A trail race in its sixth year at Carvers Creek State Park in Fayetteville, NC, featuring timed 11K and 6K races plus dog only 11K and 6K categories, limited to 200 participants with commemorative shirts, coins, and cash awards for course r..

Two trail races on a 20.5 mile figure 8 loop in Uwharrie National Forest: a 100 mile event of five laps and a 100K event of three laps. Field limited to 150 runners, 36 hour cutoff, and specific qualifying and refund policies apply.