Trail Running calendar near Hampstead 2026-2027

Epiphany Cross Country in New Bern on August 17, 2026 features separate girls and boys 5K races. Entry has no fee and registration was recorded on December 7, 2025.

A trail event at Briar Patch Hunting property featuring a 20K made from repeated 5K loops, relay and individual divisions, and Beer Mile races. Beer or chocolate milk is offered before laps and beer is available to those 21 and older.

Epiphany Cross Country #2 in New Bern NC features two 5K running races for girls and boys on September 14, 2026; registration opened and closed on December 7, 2025 and the listed fee is zero dollars.

Experience an obstacle course run featuring a 5k course through woodlands and shallow water at Camp Albemarle. Choose between a timed competitive heat or a flexible untimed race with over 20 strength and agility stations.

A community run at Long Leaf Park offering a timed 5K and a non-timed 1.5 mile fun run, with in-person and virtual options supporting ovarian cancer awareness and research funding.

A memorial 5K in New Bern, NC with in-person and virtual options in early October. The race uses the Dragonfly trail at Martin Marietta Park and offers T-shirts, awards by age group, one water station, and light refreshments.

Join this cross country event in New Bern North Carolina featuring dedicated races for middle school and high school athletes. Run through a natural course at the Epiphany school grounds with 5K and youth distances available.

Monster Dash is a trail 5K at Carolina Beach State Park on October 17, 2026. The day includes a cross country meet for teams and the event raises funds for young runners.

A fully supported 24 hours ultramarathon in Cedar Point NC on a USATF certified 1.37779 mile loop through marsh and forest benefiting the Marine Raider Foundation.

A community trail event at Hines Farm & Stables on 11/07/2026 featuring a 5K, virtual 5K and untimed 1 Mile options, plus a kids walk with medals and frozen yogurt at the finish. The 5K includes age group awards and prizes.

Backyard ultra on a 1 mile loop in Beaufort NC with a bell every 15 minutes; runners do as many laps as they can, with a suggested $5 cash buy-in and a 50/50 pot.

The 16 Hour Lock In is a 16 hour timed event at Carolina Beach State Park where runners repeat a 4.5 mile loop to log as many miles as they can.

A seasonal beach run and fundraiser on December 5, 2026 at Fort Macon Park in Atlantic Beach, NC, featuring a main beach run, a 50-yard Reindeer Fun Run for children, and a student run; race packages include a Santa hat, beard, T-shirt, and..

A holiday 5K and 1-mile fun run at Silver Coast Winery with themed course sections, a Santa’s Workshop post-race party, finisher medals, guaranteed shirts for early registrants, and proceeds supporting the Combat Vets Motorcycle Association..

A multi-day ultrarunning weekend in Wilmington offering 100-mile, 50-mile, 50K and relay options with on-site camping and event amenities.

A coastal ultramarathon on Bald Head Island offering 50 km and 51.4 miles across island trails and long beach out and back sections with limited aid and ferry access.

A casual trail run of about three miles through Carolina Beach State Park starting at Good Hops Brewing on June 19, 2027, with two water stations, post-race awards, brewery festivities, and proceeds supporting the local school and state par..