Trail Running calendar near Henderson 2026-2027

A holiday weekend trail run in Briar Chapel on November 28, 2026 offering 5K and 10K courses, repurposed vintage tees and medals, a post race party, and a free kids race with prizes.

A mixed in-person and virtual running event in Cary offering 5K, 10K, 13.1 and an Ultra Series 65.5 with medals, warmers, and multiple award categories.

Experience a trail running festival in Pittsboro featuring 40 mile and 40K distances alongside a unique age-graded team relay. Enjoy a weekend of cross-country racing, live music, and camping in the scenic Shakori Hills.

A December trail event on the High Bridge Trail offering 100k, 50k and a half marathon with aid stations, drop-bag service, pacer rules, event apparel and holiday-themed awards and traditions.

A 24 hour ultrarun on the Roanoke Canal Trail using an out and back *10k* loop with start and finish at Weldon Mills Distillery on the Roanoke River. Held December 5 to 6, 2026; registration opens August 1, fee $120.

A holiday trail event at Cape Fear Shiner Park in Lillington, NC featuring a 1.17 mile loop and timed 9, 6 and 3 hour events. Proceeds support the Harnett Food Pantry and all finishers receive a medal.

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.

A January trail event in Gibsonville, NC offering a 13.1 mile half with two river crossings, a 5 mile race, ruck divisions and virtual options. The race includes chip timing, on-course support, a hoodie and finisher medal.

Trail race around Holiday Lake in Appomattox offering 10K, 25K and 50K on February 13, 2027, on a loop of roads and trails.

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.

A looped trail event at River Park North offering 50K and 20K options, including relays, with proceeds donated to Heart for ENC.

A 12 hour trail race and a 6 hour weighted ruck at Camp GuilRock in Reidsville NC on an about 3 mile mixed terrain loop, with one aid station, Race Passport lap tracking, FLAP and SLAP formats, and finisher awards.

A 30-mile point-to-point training run between Duke University and UNC in Chapel Hill with direction alternating by year, organized by The TarDevil.

A multi format endurance event at Sugg Farm Park and Bass Lake on a 4.167 mile trail loop, featuring 12 hour and 24 hour individual races, a 100 mile with a 30 hour cutoff, relays and ruck divisions with mandatory gear checks.

A loop-based ultra at Twin Lakes State Park offering 10 mile and multiple timed options up to 72 hours, chip timing, a single full aid station, relay and pacer rules, primitive camping and family-friendly Parent Loop.

A 100 mile trail endurance run in William B. Umstead State Park, Raleigh, with a 30 hour limit and a 50 mile option; next edition April 3 to 4, 2027.

A community trail event at Northwood High School in Pittsboro, NC featuring a 5K trail race and a 1 Mile fun run or walk. Leashed dogs are allowed and registered participants receive a T shirt and goodie bag.

Spring single-track trail races on the Mountains to Sea Trail near Durham, NC, offering **13 miles** and **50K** courses, cupless with aid stations, shirts, and awards.

A self-paced family adventure run at the YMCA in Raleigh on May 1, 2027, featuring a 2+ mile outdoor course with 20+ creative challenges, mud features and a large slip and slide; shirts for early registrants and finisher medals.

Tackle the Tar is an annual 5K obstacle course and family fun day in Rocky Mount featuring a mud pit and 15+ obstacles. Proceeds support local college scholarships and a separate 1 mile kids race is offered.