Trail Running calendar near Elon 2025-2026

Located at Sugg Farm (Bass Lake Park), Grigsby Ave, Holly Springs, NC, Sugg Farm Ultra offers Holly Springs’ first ultramarathon. The event features 20-, 40-, and 50-mile trail races on a 5-mile out-and-back course composed of mulch, gravel, and single-track trails with a few hills. Aid stations at..

The Cane Creek Mountain Trail Run, held in Snow Camp, NC, offers a challenging and scenic trail running experience with 10K and half marathon distances. Set in the 1,000-acre Cane Creek Mountain Natural Area, the courses feature stellar single-track trails, steep climbs including a 300-foot ascent t..

Donate Life NC Hero Run is a family-friendly fundraising running event in Durham, North Carolina, anchored at Herndon Park (511 Scott King Road). Runners, walkers, and rollers can choose between a 5K Run/Walk/Roll or a 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk/Roll, plus a Sleep In Superhero option for non-runners. The c..

Run the Rock | Mount Airy is an exciting 5K trail race held at the active Luck Stone quarry in Mount Airy, North Carolina. Scheduled for September 20, 2025, this unique event offers runners an adrenaline-pumping experience through a gravel course within a working rock quarry. Open to all ages up to..

Buzzard Rock Ultras is a Bear Creek Race Series event in Robbins, North Carolina, offering a 50K and a 10-mile trail option. Runners tackle a demanding 10-mile loop with about 1,000 feet of gain per lap (roughly 3,000 feet for the 50K), featuring rolling singletrack, punchy climbs, and scenic Bear C..

Flint's Fabulous 5K is a dog-friendly running event in Kannapolis, North Carolina, at 150 North Research Campus Drive. The main offering is a 5K that can be run or walked, with an additional Sleep-In option for supporters. All proceeds benefit Leashes of Valor, a nonprofit that provides no-cost serv..

Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra is a NC-based trail ultramarathon and relay produced by Trivium Racing. The course runs from Pilot Mountain State Park to Hanging Rock State Park in North Carolina, offering a 50-mile, a 50K, a 50-mile relay, and virtual versions of the latter two. Described as a..

The 7th Annual Carolina XC Classic takes place on Saturday, September 20, 2025, in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, at the Carolina North Forest as part of UNC Club XCTF’s home meet. The event features a Community 5k cross-country race open to anyone, with club alumni able to run at no cost using a disc..

Central Children's Home Cross Country Festival Run takes place in Oxford, North Carolina, on the Central Children’s Home campus (211 W Antioch Dr.). The day-long festival offers a 6 km Women Run/Walk and an 8 km Men Run/Walk, plus multiple youth divisions and the Granville Invitational, with competi..

The Sandhills Flyers 5K is a trail-oriented race hosted on the Sandhills Community College campus in Pinehurst, North Carolina. The 5K course starts on campus and winds through the Southern Pines Reservoir Park, and is officially certified by USATF (Certificate #NC22019BDS) with timing provided by G..

The Salem Lake Trail Run in Winston Salem, NC, offers three race distances: 30K (18.6 miles), 7 miles, and 5K (3.1 miles). Set on a beautiful, mostly shaded, wooded trail around Salem Lake, the course is recognized as one of America's best running trails. This well-organized event serves as an excel..

Sisters in the Fight 5K is a community running/walking event held at Salisbury Community Park in Salisbury, North Carolina (935 Hurley School Road). The race offers a 5K Run/Walk and a Fun Run for ages 10 and under. Participants traverse an active and passive trail through the park, enjoying a natur..

Run for Refugees 5k in Durham is an event organized by World Relief Durham to support refugees and immigrants. It takes place at Southern Boundaries Park (100 3rd Fork Rd, Durham, NC 27707) and features a 5K course on the Third Fork Trail. The event aims to bring WRD supporters and friends together..

The Yadkin Valley Pumpkin Run is a community-focused running event held at Elkin Municipal Park in Elkin, North Carolina. It features a 5k race and a 1-mile fun run for kids, both on an improved trail with no road crossings, offering scenic views suitable for all running levels. This event supports..

Cape Fear 24 Hour is a 24-hour endurance run staged in Lillington, NC. It takes place on a USATF-certified 0.59-mile asphalt loop around baseball fields, with a flat profile and a single small incline. The course offers ample parking, tent setup near the loop, on-site restrooms, and park lights that..

River City 5K in Danville, Virginia, features a flat, fast out-and-back course that starts and finishes on the MLK Bridge at 215 Main St. The 5K is offered as a Run and a Walk and runs along the paved Danville Riverwalk Trail by the Dan River, blending street sections with park paths. It is a chip-t..

The Uwharrie Gold Rush is a challenging 50K trail race held in the Uwharrie National Forest near Mt. Gilead, North Carolina. The course features a 20.5-mile figure-8 loop of technical trails with roots and rocks under a lush forest canopy.Runners first complete the southern 11.5-mile portion before..

Uwharrie 100 Mile and 100K Trail Run takes place in the Uwharrie National Forest near Troy, North Carolina. The course is a 20.5-mile figure-8 loop that is highly technical, with roots and rocks and a dense forest canopy. 100-mile runners complete the loop five times; 100K runners complete it three..

The Rootrock Trail Run is an annual trail running event held at Briar Chapel in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, featuring 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon distances. Set within a 900-acre green community, the race courses traverse over 20 miles of single-track trails characterized by roots, rocks, and hills,..

Running Scared 5K/13K - Winston Salem is held at Jamison Park, 285 Meadowlark Drive, Winston-Salem, NC. The event features Scaredy Cat 5K and Heart Pounding 13K distances, plus the Deadly Double and virtual options. The course runs along the creek, offering a flat, fast experience on a paved trail s..