Trail Running calendar near Fayetteville 2025-2026
We have found 40 Trailruns within 80 miles of Fayetteville. See below where and when you can find the races.
We have found 40 Trailruns within 80 miles of Fayetteville. See below where and when you can find the races.
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..
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..
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..
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 19th Annual Hinson Lake 24-Hour Ultra Classic is held at Hinson Lake in Rockingham, North Carolina. Runners complete as many laps as possible on a 1.5032-mile inner loop around the lake; the USATF-certified course NC14103DF is a sand/gravel woodland trail crossed by 16 wooden footbridges, includ..
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..
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..
The Deerfly Trail Race, hosted by the Fayetteville Running Club, is held at Carvers Creek State Park – Sandhills Access in Fayetteville, NC. It offers 11K and 6K trail races for runners, plus two dog divisions: Big Dog 11K and Lil Pup 6K (dogs allowed). All events are timed, with the course winding..
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,..
Located at Schenck Forest near NC State along Reedy Creek Rd in Raleigh, the Schenck Forest Trail Race is a 6.2-mile run on single-track trails through creeks and rolling hills adjacent to Umstead Park. Racers wind through the Carl Alwin Schenck Memorial Forest, a 245-acre teaching and research fore..
The Tough as Trails Race Series, presented by Bull City Running Co., is a challenging off-road trail running series held in North Carolina across multiple scenic locations including Eno River State Park, Uwharrie National Forest, and the Mountains-to-Sea Trail. The 2025-2026 series features three ra..
Eno River Run is the 14th annual autumn trail race staged at Eno River State Park's Fews Ford Access Area in Durham, North Carolina. Runners may tackle 11 miles or 6 miles along a course that combines technical single-track trails with a foot river crossing and a short boulder section near the river..
The Sandhills Sasquatch in Southern Pines, North Carolina, offers two options: a 1-Mile Repeat that racks up as many laps as possible within four hours, and a 5K that consists of three loops of the same Weymouth Woods Boyd Tract Loop. The well-maintained, well-marked trail winds around Weymouth Cent..
The Joint Special Operations (JSO) 10K Run and 5K Walk is a unique trail race held at Historic Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The all off-road course features challenging terrain including dirt, mud, gravel, and sand along tank trails and fire breaks. Open to all ages and abilities, the event attracts..
Oakwood 24 at Lakeside Retreats is a charity running event near Raleigh, North Carolina. Held at Lakeside Retreats, 4521 Mial Plantation Rd., the venue sits about 20 minutes east of downtown Raleigh. The event offers multiple formats, including a 24-hour challenge, 12-hour challenge, 6-hour option,..
The Camp Chestnut Ridge Trail Race, held annually at the Chestnut Ridge Camp and Retreat Center in Efland, NC, offers a scenic trail running experience through rolling hills and old hardwood forests. The event features two main trail races of approximately 4 and 8 miles on single-track dirt and grav..