Trail Running calendar near Fayetteville 2025-2026

We have found 29 Trailruns within 80 miles of Fayetteville. See below where and when you can find the races.

The Mighty Mountain Run is a trail running event featuring both 5K and 10K distances, taking place at the Caraway Conference Center and Camps in Sophia, North Carolina. This fundraiser aims to provide camper scholarships for children and families who cannot afford to attend camp. Participants will e..

The Learning Outside 5K Trail Run/Walk and Kids Race is an exciting outdoor event scheduled for May 10, 2025, at Pluck Farm in Mebane, NC. Participants can choose between a 5K trail run/walk, a 250m kids race, or a virtual 5K option. The event aims to raise funds for Learning Outside, an organizatio..

The Agape 100k + 50k is a challenging trail running event held at Camp Agapé in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina. Featuring a rugged 6-mile loop of singletrack and gravel trails with significant elevation, the 50k consists of 5 loops with 6,000 feet of gain, while the 100k requires 10 loops totaling 12..

The Cedarock Trail Run is an exciting spring event held at Cedarock Park in Burlington, NC, featuring a variety of race options including a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and a Half Marathon Relay. Participants can enjoy four unique loop courses that combine paved trails and forested paths, making it suita..

The May Madness 50K is an exciting running event scheduled for May 24, 2025, at Hoffman Field Trial Grounds in Hoffman, NC. This unique race features a series of ten 5K runs, with participants completing one 5K each hour. The event is designed for both seasoned runners and newcomers, offering a chal..

The PeaPot Jones 5k Trail Run/Walk and 1 Mile Run/Walk is set to take place in Longs, SC, on May 24, 2025. This charity event aims to raise awareness and support for families with children facing disabilities and rare diseases. Participants can choose between a 5k trail run/walk, a 1-mile run/walk,..

July 2025

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..

September 2025

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 rewarding experience...

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..

October 2025

The Cape Fear 24 Hour endurance run takes place on a USATF-certified, 0.59-mile asphalt loop around Lillington's parks and recreation baseball fields. Participants can run as far or as little as they wish within a 24-hour period, with support provided throughout the event. The course is mostly flat,..

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 is set to take place in the Uwharrie National Forest on October 18-19, 2025. This challenging event features a 20.5-mile loop course characterized by technical trails with roots and rocks, surrounded by a lush forest. Participants can choose between a 100-mile or 100K..

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..

November 2025

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 over the Thanksgiving holiday, this race offers participants a scenic late fall experience with crisp air and evergreen surround..

The Derby 50K in Ellerbe, North Carolina, is a low-key, scenic ultramarathon event held on November 29, 2025. The race covers 31.5 miles on a course of rolling hills, running in a counter-clockwise direction over asphalt and dirt loops. Participants can enjoy a community-oriented atmosphere, with a..