Trail Running calendar near Gibsonville 2026-2027

The Rootrock Trail Run takes place on the forested single-track trails of Briar Chapel in Chapel Hill. Choose from a 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon course, each with its own mix of terrain and elevation. The event features a festive finish area..

Two trail events at Smith Mountain Lake State Park start and finish at the Beach Pavilion. Courses use doubletrack trails with lake views, marked routes and support stations; park entry fees are included with registration.

Experience an iconic North Carolina trail race at Bur Mil Park featuring scenic watershed trails around three lakes. Choose from half marathon, marathon, or forty mile distances with solo, relay, and rucking categories available.

Take on a scenic trail challenge in Southern Pines. Choose between a four-hour race to complete as many one-mile loops as you can, or a three-loop 5K on the same beautiful course. The route passes a historic 470-year-old pine tree.

This Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot in Danville features a scenic 5K Run and Walk along the Riverwalk Trail, plus a free Children's Fun Run. Proceeds support local school programs and scholarships. Participants can enjoy costume fun and race..

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 at Cane Creek Mountains Natural Area in Snow Camp, NC on Friday after Thanksgiving. Half marathon and 7.5 mile options include run, ruck, economy and virtual entries with marked single track and aid stations.

Hit the trails after Thanksgiving at the Leftovers Trail Run in Briar Chapel. Choose a 5K or 10K on a scenic, mixed-terrain course. The event features a unique, eco-conscious swag scramble with vintage race gear, a post-race party, and a fr..

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 the Turkey Chase in Cary for a post Thanksgiving run through William B. Umstead State Park. Choose from 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances with full transportation provided to the race site.

Experience a cross country festival in Pittsboro featuring a 40 mile ultramarathon, 40K, and age graded team relay with live music and camping.

HAROC is a winter trail challenge in North Carolina's Hanging Rock State Park. Runners can tackle a 50k or 25k on technical, scenic trails with significant elevation. The event is organized by Tanawha Adventures.

Run for a cause at the Cape Fear Holiday Run, a festive trail event in Lillington, NC. Choose your challenge from 3, 6, or 9-hour timed formats on a scenic 1.17-mile loop. All proceeds support the Harnett Food Pantry, and finishers earn a m..

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.

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.

Experience a 30 mile point to point bushwhack from UNC Chapel Hill to Duke University. This unique training run traverses forests and fields with 90 percent off road access and trail navigation.

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.