Trail Running calendar near Hillsborough 2026-2027

Enjoy a scenic 3.3 mile trail run at YMCA Camp Frontier through wooded single track with rolling hills, rocky outcrops, and creek crossings. Proceeds benefit Snow Camp Fire & Rescue for a fun, community spirited challenge.

Hustle through Lake Crabtree trails in Morrisville NC with a 10K+ or half marathon over flowy single track, punchy climbs and technical sections. Race day offers chip timing, aid stations, a race tee, finisher medal and a kids treasure run.

Choose 25K or 50K on sandy, rooty trails beneath longleaf pines at Weymouth Woods in Southern Pines NC. Enjoy a chip timed race, tech shirt and finisher medal while supporting Friends of Weymouth Woods.

Hit the trails at Cedarock Park with 5K, 10K, half marathon and relay options on April 11. Limited fields keep courses uncrowded, with marked loops, aid stations, post race food, free photo downloads and age group and overall awards.

Tackle the scenic single track around Falls Lake in Durham on April 12, 2026 with 12 mile or 50K options. Enjoy challenging trails, supportive aid stations and a custom finisher award to celebrate your effort.

Uforea offers day and night 50K races and a combined 100K on scenic Uwharrie and Dutchman's Creek trails near Troy NC. The same two loop course is run in opposite directions for a unique day and night challenge. Register by April 11.

Join the 10th annual Rise & Run 5K in Southern Pines for a scenic trail run with a 1 mile kids race, live music, and food trucks. Proceeds support Friend to Friend, empowering survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking.

Blue Heaven Trail Fest brings runners together on a scenic 4 mile loop through forest and pasture, with relay and individual races for all levels. Enjoy a festival vibe with camping, music, and food while supporting Beautiful Together Anima..

Challenge yourself at the Owls Roost Rumble in Bur Mil Park with a scenic half marathon loop around Lake Brandt or a 4 mile, available on site or virtually. Trail singletrack, rolling terrain, a Mega Medal finisher token, shirts and chip ti..

Join the Philosopher’s Way Trail Runs in Chapel Hill with 10 mile and 7k options on April 26 or self timed runs through May 3. Run marked single track and gravel routes while supporting Carolina North Forest restoration.

Run the Moonlight Bootlegger 5K at Hagan Stone Park under glowing LED tea lights with live bluegrass near the finish. Bring a headlamp for rooty, rolling trails and enjoy a custom shirt, post race food and a moonshine mason jar.

Run scenic trails at The Mighty Mountain Run 5K and 10K in Sophia North Carolina on May 9, 2026, a fundraiser for camper scholarships at Camp Caraway. Expect rugged single track, rewarding climbs, medals and pro chip timing.

Take on a challenging 50k or 100k looped trail race at Camp Agapé in Fuquay Varina, featuring technical singletrack, gravel, and big climbs. Camping and parking are included but spots are limited so register early.

Choose from 2, 5, or 10 mile loops through Briar Chapel's scenic single track trails, with rocks, roots and rolling climbs to challenge your pace. Enjoy chip timing, aid stations, post race food and a kids treasure run.

Run May Madness 50K in Hoffman NC by completing ten consecutive 5K loops in a single day on natural trail surfaces. Finish every loop to earn your 50K, with free camping and limited spots so register early for a shirt and pottery awards.

Run Fleet Feet's Big Run 5K in Kernersville this June, featuring a community cross country 5K and a one mile fun run for Global Running Day. Expect competitive heats, cash prizes for elites, and proceeds supporting shoes for underprivileged..

Take on the 40th Ultimate Runner on June 27, 2026 in Winston Salem, NC, a one day test combining four track races plus a 5K cross country where you must finish all five to score. Finishers get the event shirt and a collectible decal.

Run Harris Lake County Park on July 18 at the Common Rush Trail Run, featuring scenic 5 mile and 10 mile looped courses through meadows and forest single track with lake views. Chip timing, aid stations and post race food plus a free Kids T..

Join the 4th annual Sugg Farm Ultra at Bass Lake Park on Sept 12, 2026, for 20, 40 or 50 mile races over scenic 5 mile trail loops with rolling hills and aid stations. Limited spots and past sellouts make early registration essential.

Join Carpe Diem Carpe Noctem Half Marathon and 10K at Hagan Stone Park with morning and evening starts plus a double option to run both sessions. Smooth trails, connecting day and night medals, a custom hoodie and postrace food await.