Trail Running calendar near Fayetteville 2025-2026
We have found 24 Trailruns within 80 miles of Fayetteville. See below where and when you can find the races.
We have found 24 Trailruns within 80 miles of Fayetteville. See below where and when you can find the races.
The Common Rush Trail Run is an exciting running event scheduled for July 19, 2025, at Harris Lake County Park in New Hill, NC. Participants can choose between 5-mile and 10-mile courses that feature beautiful lake views, scenic open fields, and mellow single-track trails. The event emphasizes a fri..
The Cane Creek Mtn Trail Run, taking place in Snow Camp, NC, features both a 10K and a Half Marathon, showcasing stunning single-track trails and a challenging climb to an observation tower. This inaugural event is set in the scenic Cane Creek Mountain Natural Area, a 1000-acre park. Participants ca..
The Sugg Farm Ultra, held in Holly Springs, North Carolina, is the town's first ultramarathon featuring 20, 40, and 50-mile trail races. The course consists of a scenic 5-mile out-and-back loop on mulch, gravel, and singletrack trails with some hills, offering a challenging yet beautiful running exp..
The Hinson Lake 24 Hour Ultra Classic is an annual endurance running event held at Hinson Lake in Rockingham, North Carolina. This 19th edition features a USATF certified 1.5032-mile loop course that winds through scenic trails, including wooden bridges. Participants are electronically timed and mus..
The Cape Fear 24 Hour is an endurance running event held in Lillington, North Carolina, featuring a USATF certified 0.59-mile asphalt loop around local baseball fields. The mostly flat course includes one small incline and is well-lit at night by park lights, eliminating the need for headlamps. Part..
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..
The FRC Deerfly Trail Race is an exciting running event taking place at Carvers Creek State Park in Fayetteville, NC. Scheduled for October 18, 2025, this race features multiple distances, including an 11K and a 6K, as well as special events for dogs, such as the Big Dog 11K and Lil Pup 6K. Particip..
The Uwharrie 100 Mile Trail Run, held in the Uwharrie National Forest near Troy, North Carolina, is a challenging ultramarathon featuring a 20.5-mile figure-8 loop of technical trails with roots, rocks, and dense forest canopy. Participants in the 100-mile race complete five loops, while 100K runner..
The Rootrock Trail Run, taking place on October 18, 2025, at Briar Chapel in Chapel Hill, NC, features a challenging and scenic course for runners of all levels. Participants can choose from three distances: 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon, all set within a beautiful green community with extensive forest..
The Eno River Run is an annual running event held at Eno River State Park in Durham, featuring a choice of 6- or 11-mile courses. Participants can enjoy a unique autumn adventure that includes technical single track trails, a river crossing, and bouldering sections. The event promotes community invo..
The 16th Annual Camp Chestnut Ridge Trail Races will take place at the Chestnut Ridge Camp and Retreat Center in Efland, NC. This event features three race options: a 4-ish mile trail run, an 8-ish mile trail run, and a 3-mile virtual race. The course will navigate through scenic trails with rolling..
The Birds of a Feather Trail Trot is an annual Thanksgiving Day trail running event held at Briar Chapel in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Participants can choose between a mellow 2-mile course featuring paved trails, grass, and smooth terrain, or a more rugged 5K course with roots, rocks, and hills...
The Black Toenail Friday Half Marathon and 7.5 Mile race is a trail running event held in Snow Camp, North Carolina, at the Cane Creek Mountains Natural Area. Taking place the Friday after Thanksgiving, it offers runners a chance to enjoy a late-morning race amid the crisp fall air and evergreen sur..
The Derby 50K in Ellerbe, North Carolina, is a low-key ultramarathon covering 31.5 miles over three loops of rolling hills on a mix of asphalt and dirt roads. The course starts and finishes at the Derby Community Building and is marked with yellow arrows and signs, though it is not closed to traffic..
The Turkey Chase in Cary, North Carolina, is a festive running event held annually around Thanksgiving. Participants can choose from multiple distances including a 5K, 10K, and half marathon (13.1 miles), with both in-person and virtual race options available. The race offers a welcoming atmosphere..
The Shakori 40 Running Festival, held annually in December at the Shakori Hills Community Art Center in Pittsboro, North Carolina, is a vibrant celebration of running, nature, and community. The event features a 40-mile ultramarathon, a 40K open race, a 40-mile age-graded team relay for up to 10 mem..
The Cape Fear Holiday Run is a festive trail running event held at Cape Fear Shiner Park in Lillington, North Carolina. Featuring a 1.17-mile loop that blends scenic trails with a short paved section, the course is accessible for runners of all levels. Participants can choose from 9-hour, 6-hour, or..
The Run at the Rock Half Marathon is part of the 21st Annual Run at the Rock event held at Cedarock Park in Burlington, North Carolina. This trail race features a challenging two-loop half marathon course with 999 feet of elevation gain, combining twisty single-track and smooth equestrian trails. Th..
The Uwharrie Mountain Run is an annual trail running event held in the Uwharrie National Forest of central North Carolina, featuring challenging single-track courses of 8, 20, and 40 miles. Celebrating its 35th year, the event attracts both recreational and elite runners, offering a unique experienc..
The Cheraw 24 Hour is an endurance running event held at 100 State Park Road in Cheraw, South Carolina. Organized by Mountaineer Rumble, this event challenges participants to run continuously for 24 hours, testing their stamina and mental toughness. The race takes place in a scenic park setting, off..