Trail Running calendar near Greensboro 2025-2026

We have found 39 Trailruns within 80 miles of Greensboro. See below where and when you can find the races.

The Big Elkin Trail Relay, held in Elkin, North Carolina, is a team-based trail running event featuring 5K loops on a scenic course combining single-track trails and granite dust paths along the old E&A Railroad grade. The mostly shaded route offers views of waterfalls, Big Elkin Creek, and Elkin Re..

The Froggy Mountain 100 is an ultramarathon held in Galax, Virginia, featuring 50- and 100-mile race options on a challenging 1.1-mile loop course with approximately 500 feet of vertical gain per loop. The event takes place entirely on private property and offers aid stations with hot food at the st..

The Vertical Mile Challenge will take place in Hiddenite on Saturday 21 June 2025.

July 2025

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 start at Anglers Park, running 2.5 miles on the Withcback trail through the woods, followed by a 2.5-mile finish on the road and the rolling Riv..

The Moonlight Bootlegger 5K in Greensboro, NC, is a unique nighttime trail race held at Haw River State Park. Celebrating its 13th anniversary in 2025, this event combines running with a festive atmosphere featuring bluegrass music and moonshine cocktails or mocktails. The 5K course is a well-marked..

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..

The Sweaty Backyard Cox Ultra is a challenging backyard ultra event held in the woods of Concord, North Carolina. The race features a 4.167-mile loop that participants must complete every hour, with the event continuing until only one runner remains. This open-ended format tests endurance and strate..

August 2025

Hobby Trails to You! is an exciting running event scheduled for August 9, 2025, in Winston-Salem, NC. Participants can choose between a 5K and a 10K trail race, both featuring a challenging single-track course that begins with a cross-country start. The event promises ample parking, shaded areas, an..

September 2025

The Carpe Diem – Carpe Noctem Half Marathon and 10K, organized by Trivium Racing, takes place at Hagan-Stone Park in North Carolina. This unique trail running event offers both day and night races on well-groomed, clearly marked trails. Participants can choose a Half Marathon or 10K distance for eit..

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 beautiful running exp..

Flint's Fabulous 5K is a charitable running event held in Kannapolis, North Carolina, supporting Leashes of Valor, a nonprofit that provides no-cost service dogs to post-9/11 veterans. The 5K race offers participants the option to run or walk, with registration fees and additional donations directly..

The Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra is a challenging and scenic trail running event in North Carolina, taking place on September 20, 2025. Participants can choose from several race formats, including a 50-mile ultra, a 50K, a 50-mile relay, and virtual options for both distances. The race route..

Psychoactive: A Last Runner Standing is a unique running event held at Blackberry Ridge Farm in Huntersville, North Carolina, just minutes from Charlotte. The race features a 1.25 to 1.5-mile loop course that winds through gravel roads, trails, rolling fields, and active wildflower and produce farm..

The Chad Lovette Memorial Trail Run is a commemorative running event held in Wilkesboro, NC, honoring the life of Chad Lovette, who passed away from brain cancer. Scheduled for September 27, 2025, the event features a 5K timed trail run, a 10K timed trail run, a 5K untimed trail walk, and a virtual..

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 is an endurance running event held in Lillington, North Carolina, featuring a USATF certified 0.59-mile asphalt loop around local baseball fields. The mostly flat course includes one small incline and is well-lit at night by park lights, eliminating the need for headlamps. Part..

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 Uwharrie 100 Mile Trail Run, held in the Uwharrie National Forest near Troy, North Carolina, is a challenging ultramarathon featuring a 20.5-mile figure-8 loop of technical trails with roots, rocks, and dense forest canopy. Participants in the 100-mile race complete five loops, while 100K runner..

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..