Trail Running calendar near Hillsborough 2026-2027

Experience a low key no frills 50k run through the rolling hills of North Carolina. Enjoy a community pasta lunch and support local animal advocates while completing this three loop course on asphalt and dirt roads.

Turkey Chase in Cary on November 28, 2026 offers in-person and virtual 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances, a Kids in Strollers event, exhibitor options, and an Ultra Series totaling 65.5 miles. Check-in and parking are at RallyPoint Sport..

A two-day running festival at Shakori Hills in Pittsboro, NC featuring a 40-mile ultramarathon, a 40K, a 40-mile age-graded team relay, a 4-mile race, live music, camping, and a Friday cookout.

A winter trail race at Hanging Rock State Park near Danbury NC offering 50K and 25K courses with technical singletrack, significant elevation gain, aid stations, and a Feb 14 backup date for severe winter conditions.

A looped trail run at Cape Fear Shiner Park in Lillington, NC using a 1.17 mile circuit with trail and a short paved section. Timed 9 hour, 6 hour and 3 hour events include finisher medals and awards, with proceeds to Harnett Food Pantry.

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 weekend of trail races at Salem Lake offering a night 5K, looped 12.5K courses up to a 50K, and a four-person 50K relay, with water stops on looped courses, a seven hour cap for the 50K, finishers swag, and post-race food and beer.

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.

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.

Two timed events on an approximately three mile loop at Camp GuilRock in Reidsville NC. A 12 hour run records completed laps while a 6 hour ruck scores pound miles as Kz; both use a single aid station and a Race Passport lap system.

A 100 mile endurance run through William B. Umstead State Park in Raleigh, NC, with a 30 hour cutoff and a 50 mile option. The 32nd running takes place April 3-4, 2027; registration opens September 16, 2026.

Obstacle course weekend at McCormick Farms in Spring Lake, NC on May 1 and 2, 2027. Multiple race distances run from a 5 km Sprint to a 50 km Ultra, plus a kids race and spectator access.

Conquer mountain trails in the scenic Uwharrie Mountains of North Carolina. This chip timed fundraiser offers 5K and 10K distances featuring forest paths, mountain summits, and beautiful lake views to support local youth camp scholarships.