Trail Running calendar near Graham 2025-2026

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..

The Hybrid 8K is a unique running event held in Danville, Virginia, that combines both trail and road running for an exciting race experience. Participants can run solo or as part of a four-person team. The course begins at Anglers Park, where runners start in the parking lot before entering the woo..

Wings of Hope 5K takes place on November 8, 2025, in Pinehurst, North Carolina, at the FirstHealth Fitness Center on Memorial Drive. The family-friendly 5K run/walk honors lung cancer survivors, caregivers, and those touched by the disease, walking in honor, memory, or celebration. The course is a 5..

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..

The Birds of a Feather Trail Trot is the 3rd annual Thanksgiving Day trail run on November 27, 2025, at Briar Chapel in Chapel Hill, NC. The event stage is Great Meadow Park at Briar Chapel, 161 Salt Cedar Lane, Chapel Hill, NC 27516. Timed and untimed options are offered for both distances. Each t..

Black Toenail Friday Half Marathon and 7.5 Miler is a Thanksgiving weekend trail race held at Cane Creek Mountains Natural Area, Pine Hill Trail Head in Snow Camp, North Carolina. The event offers a Half Marathon (13.1 miles) and a 7.5-mile course, with additional Half Marathon and 7.5 Mile options..

The Derby 50k in Ellerbe, NC starts at Derby Community Building (1647 Jones Springs Church Rd). The 50K is three loops, about 31.5 miles on asphalt and dirt with rolling hills. The course is counter-clockwise and not closed to traffic; markers guide turns.There is no race-day registration and entrie..

The Turkey Chase takes place in Cary, NC. The in-person event is on November 29, 2025. A virtual option runs November 22 to November 29, 2025. The venue is associated with William B. Umstead State Park and the race is produced by Fit & Able Productions, a nonprofit that has organized events in..

Leftovers Trail Run is held at Briar Chapel in Chapel Hill, NC, on Thanksgiving weekend, offering 5K and 10K rugged trail courses. The race unfolds across Briar Chapel’s 900-acre grounds, with a 20+ mile network of forest trails featuring undulating double-track dirt and flowy single-track with root..

The Shakori 40 Running Festival takes place December 5-6, 2025 in Pittsboro, NC (27312). The event uses a cross-country style course through the Shakori Hills Community Art Center. Distances and options: 40 miles (individual ultramarathon) 40K (individual open race) 4 miles (individual open race)..

Run At The Rock is a trail race held at Cedarock Park in Burlington, North Carolina, offering 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon routes. The Cedarock trails feature about 12 miles of single-track and equestrian paths, with an initial 0.6 miles on wider surfaces before the main terrain. Elevation gain ranges..

Cape Fear Holiday Run is the first annual, timed trail race at Cape Fear Shiner Park in Lillington, North Carolina. The course uses a 1.17-mile loop on a scenic trail with a short paved section, designed for runners of all levels. Runners can choose from 3-hour, 6-hour, or 9-hour timed options.The e..

Pilot Mountain Goat is a mountain-running event at Pilot Mountain State Park near Pinnacle, NC. It offers two distances: 3 and 7 miles, starting in the campground and finishing at the summit, with runners descending on their own or arranging a ride back. The 3-mile route climbs Grindstone Trail to t..

Freedom Starts Here 10K, 5K, and 1-Mile Run is a Pinehurst, North Carolina charity race held at the Sandhills Community College Campus, running through Reservoir Park and the Whitehall Trail Network along a well-maintained course that starts and ends at the Sandhills Community College Sports Complex..

The Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Trail Half Marathon & 5 Mile is a trail running event on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Northeast Park, 3421 Northeast Park Drive, Gibsonville, NC 27249. The course includes on-trail sections with water crossings and the half marathon crosses the river two times. The e..

HAROC (Hanging Rock Challenge) is a trail running event held at Hanging Rock State Park in Danbury, North Carolina. It features two race distances: a challenging 50K ultra with approximately 5,100 feet of elevation gain over 30.6 miles, and a 25K race covering 15.8 miles with about 2,800 feet of ele..

Groundhog’s Lap Race is a Trivium Racing multi-hour trail event in Greensboro, North Carolina. Participants choose among 3-, 6-, or 12-hour timed races on a single-track loop at Haw River State Park Iron Ore Belt Access. The course is the Great Blue Heron Loop, a woods trail roughly 3.2 miles per la..