Trail Running calendar near Fuquay-Varina 2026-2027

A community Turkey Trot in Danville with a 400 yard children's run and 5K run and walk along the Dan River, raising funds for Danville Public Schools programs and scholarships.

Celebrate Thanksgiving at Briar Chapel with a variety of trail races ranging from 2 miles to 10K. Enjoy smooth paths or technical single track trails followed by post race pie and festive awards.

Trail races on Black Friday in Snow Camp North Carolina with a 13.1 mile and a 7.5 mile course, offering run, ruck, economy and virtual options on marked single track trails with aid stations.

A holiday weekend trail run in Briar Chapel on November 28, 2026 offering 5K and 10K courses, repurposed vintage tees and medals, a post race party, and a free kids race with prizes.

Experience a low key no frills 50k run through the rolling hills of North Carolina. Enjoy a community pasta lunch and support local animal advocates while completing this three loop course on asphalt and dirt roads.

Join this trail race at William B. Umstead State Park with 5 km, 10 km, and 13.1 mile distances. Enjoy organized transport from Harrison Square and earn finisher medals and winter gear at this Cary event.

Experience a trail running festival in Pittsboro featuring 40 mile and 40K distances alongside a unique age-graded team relay. Enjoy a weekend of cross-country racing, live music, and camping in the scenic Shakori Hills.

Timed three hour, six hour, and nine hour trail events on a 1.17 mile loop at Cape Fear Shiner Park in Lillington, NC. Aid station, reusable cup policy, finisher medals, and proceeds benefit Harnett Food Pantry.

Experience the natural beauty of Cedarock Park with a variety of trail races in Burlington. Enjoy twisty single track trails followed by hot soup and a finisher hoodie at this long running December event.

A January trail event in Gibsonville, NC offering a 13.1 mile half with two river crossings, a 5 mile race, ruck divisions and virtual options. The race includes chip timing, on-course support, a hoodie and finisher medal.

Experience an epic trail run through Harris Lake County Park at the Viking Dash in Raleigh. Choose between 5K or 10K distances and earn a unique forged finisher medal for completing the journey.

Timed trail events at Camp GuilRock featuring a 12 hour looped trail race and a 6 hour weighted ruck on an approximately 3 mile course, with aid station support, lap stamping, FLAP and SLAP formats, and finisher awards.

The TarDevil 30 Mile Bushwhack is an annual point to point training run of 30 miles between Duke and UNC that alternates direction each year. It is a self-organized fun run where participants assume all liability and face significant hazard..

The Run Stubborn 50K will take place in Fayetteville on Saturday 13 March 2027. You can run between 25 and 50 kilometers.

A 100 mile trail endurance run through William B. Umstead State Park in Raleigh, NC, with a 30 hour cutoff and a 50 mile option. The event is scheduled for April 3 to 4, 2027 and opens registration September 16, 2026.

A community trail event at Northwood High School in Pittsboro, NC featuring a 5K trail race and a 1 Mile fun run or walk. Leashed dogs are allowed and registered participants receive a T shirt and goodie bag.

A two-day Spartan obstacle weekend at McCormick Farms on May 1-2, 2027 featuring races from a kids course to a 50 km Ultra across forest, quarry, and riverbank terrain. Multiple race formats and spectator options are included.

Conquer mountain trails in the scenic Uwharrie Mountains of North Carolina. This chip timed fundraiser offers 5K and 10K distances featuring forest paths, mountain summits, and beautiful lake views to support local youth camp scholarships.