Trail Running calendar near Efland 2025-2026

Run laps on a scenic singletrack loop through Haw River State Park, repeating a 3.2 mile trail lap for set times. Choose 3 Hour, 6 Hour, 12 Hour or a 12 Hour relay for a solo or team endurance challenge.

Test yourself on rocky, rooty trails and waterfalls at Hanging Rock State Park in the HAROC challenge. Choose a technical 50k or 25k with aid stations and scenic views; register by Jan 28 for the Jan 31 race.

Join the 35th Uwharrie Mountain Run Feb 7 2026 in Uwharrie National Forest. Choose 40 mile, 20 mile or 8 mile single track courses with rocky roots, creek crossings and aid stations, and earn handcrafted pottery finisher awards.

Join the Viking Dash at scenic Harris Lake County Park in New Hill, NC, with 5K and 10K trail options for beginners and seasoned runners. Finishers earn a striking Viking Longship medal and top finishers get cozy knit socks.

Push your limits at Holly Springs Race Against the Sun, a 12 and 24 hour trail loop challenge at Sugg Farm Park with solo, relay and ruck divisions. Tackle a 4.167 mile rolling loop with aid stations and crew support, and earn milestone pat..

Tackle the 25K Pilot Mountain Salamander Scamper in Pinnacle NC for a scenic trail challenge around the iconic pinnacle. Limited field, fully stocked aid stations, hot post race meal and a finisher medallion await.

Test yourself at Grit & Grace Trail Race at Camp GuilRock in Reidsville NC on Saturday February 28 2026 with a 12 hour trail challenge or a 6 hour ruck on a scenic 3 mile loop. Camping, a firepit and a stocked aid station will keep you fuel..

Run through scenic countryside at the Ellerbe Marathon and Half Marathon, a USATF certified loop that brings you back to town for a festive finish. Finishers get a custom medal, pottery wine cup, race shirt and a post race meal.

Miles 4 Moore in Pinehurst offers marathon, half and 5K options to raise funds for gym memberships, coaching and nutrition for low income families and local high school athletes. Enjoy scenic Sandhills trails, aid stations and food trucks.

Test your limits at the Crooked Road 24 Hour Ultra in Rocky Mount, Virginia, a scenic, mostly flat loop along the Pigg River with solo and relay options. Enjoy on site camping, stocked aid stations, and awards including a marathon medal and..

Run scenic trails around Lake Brandt and Lake Townsend in Greensboro with 5, 10 and 17 mile options for runners, ruckers and hikers. Part of the North Carolina Trail Mega Medal Series, finishers earn connectable medals.

Tackle the Naked Mountain Ultra at Morrow Mountain State Park NC, with 50, 25 and 10 mile courses that climb four park peaks across extensive singletrack. Aid stations and pacers for the 50 mile keep the trail energy high.

Run 26.2 miles through the woodland trails of William B. Umstead State Park in Raleigh at the Umstead Trail Marathon, a challenging yet scenic race that supports park preservation and the Carolina Godiva Track Club. Expect rugged single tra..

Near Falls Lake in Durham, MST 100 offers 100 mile, 50 mile, 50K and 10 mile trail races on mostly single track with multiple lake crossings. Rough rolling terrain and 8,000 feet of climb make it a true ultrarun challenge.

TarDevil 30 Mile Bushwack is a point to point fat ass style training run alternating between UNC and Duke. Expect challenging terrain and inherent risks; join at your own risk for a gritty, unofficial long run experience.

Run 12M and 50K on the scenic Mountains to Sea Trail around Falls Lake, starting and finishing at Blue Jay Point County Park. Winding single track, roots, rocks and water crossings create a technical but rewarding trail experience.

Uforea is a trail challenge in Uwharrie National Forest near Troy, NC offering daytime and nighttime 50K races or the Ultimate 100K for those who run both. Enjoy rugged singletrack, scenic ridgelines and a true endurance test.

Run Lake Brandt singletrack at Owls Roost Rumble with rolling terrain, lakeside views, and ruck or hike options. Choose half marathon or 4 mile, earn a custom shirt and NC Trail Mega Medal Series finisher medal; limited to 500.

Run under the stars on rolling trails lit by hundreds of LED tea lights at the Moonlight Bootlegger 5K in Hagan Stone Park. Bring a headlamp and enjoy live bluegrass, a commemorative moonshine mason jar and post race cocktails or mocktails.

Tackle rolling hills and scenic single track through hardwood forest at Camp Caraway in the Northern Uwharrie Mountains. Choose 5K or 10K, enjoy chip timing, medals and trophies, and help fund camper scholarships.