Trail Running calendar near Hampstead 2025-2026

Run The Fort 5K at Fort Macon on Nov 15, 2025 offers a scenic oceanfront course of sand, boardwalk and trails. Run or walk with timed options and support the Boys and Girls Club of the Coastal Plain.

Test your limits in the 16 hour Lock In at Carolina Beach State Park, looping a scenic 4.5 mile coastal forest course with sandy trails and two rolling hills. Basecamp offers aid, hot meals and camping; bring a headlamp and refillable bottl..

Join SOHO HO AND AWAY WE GO! at Silver Coast Winery for a festive 5K or 1 Mile Fun Run through holiday vineyard scenes. Finishers enjoy Santa's Workshop with music, costumes, drinks, and proceeds supporting Combat Vets.

Run scenic single track trails at the Carolina Beach Half Marathon and 5K on January 3 2026 in Carolina Beach NC. Finishers receive medals and post race snacks and water, plus a beer for those 21 and over on the American Legion patio.

Southern Tour Ultra in Wilmington NC Jan 16 and 17, 2026 offers 100 mile, 50 mile, 50K and team relay options run as repeated 10 mile loops at the race site. Support, camping, and shuttle service make it a weekend ultrarunning festival.

Run from Old Baldy Lighthouse across maritime forest trails and long sandy East Beach in BADWATER Cape Fear. Choose 50 km or 51.4 miles on car free Bald Head Island reached by ferry.

Run a wooded 5K on a purpose built flat trail at the Frogman 5K in Jacksonville NC on March 21. Part of the Frogman Challenge, it supports SE Outdoors and Jacksonville Onslow Sports Commission with medals for all finishers.

Scenic trails and river views at Cliffs of the Neuse State Park welcome runners and hikers from 4 mile to 50K. Marked, timed courses with aid on longer laps plus wood finisher medals and awards make for a rewarding day on March 21.

Run the Sledgehammer Beach Run on April 11, 2026 in North Topsail Beach NC with beach only courses in a half marathon, 10K or 5K. Join in person or virtually to honor a Marine veteran and support Semper Fi and America’s Fund.

Run the OWLS Fort Macon 5K through wooded trails, footbridges and coastal vistas at Fort Macon State Park. Support Outer Banks Wildlife Shelter while enjoying a timed trail run and a race tee for participants.