Trail Running calendar near Holly Springs 2025-2026

Uforea is a trail challenge in Uwharrie National Forest near Troy, NC offering daytime and nighttime 50K races or the Ultimate 100K for those who run both. Enjoy rugged singletrack, scenic ridgelines and a true endurance test.

Run Lake Brandt singletrack at Owls Roost Rumble with rolling terrain, lakeside views, and ruck or hike options. Choose half marathon or 4 mile, earn a custom shirt and NC Trail Mega Medal Series finisher medal; limited to 500.

Enjoy scenic single track and gravel trails in Carolina North Forest with 10 mile and 7k options at the Philosopher's Way Trail Runs. Run in person April 26 or anytime April 26 to May 3 and help fund trail and habitat restoration.

Experience the Moonlight Bootlegger, a night trail 5K at Hagan Stone Park marked by hundreds of LED tea lights and live bluegrass. Bring a headlamp and enjoy a race shirt, commemorative mason jar and post race cocktails.

Tackle rolling hills and scenic single track through hardwood forest at Camp Caraway in the Northern Uwharrie Mountains. Choose 5K or 10K, enjoy chip timing, medals and trophies, and help fund camper scholarships.

Run a rugged 50k or 100k at Camp Agapé in Fuquay Varina on May 15 to 17, 2026, over technical singletrack and gravel loops with big climbs. Camping included but limited so carpool and enjoy a friendly weekend with aid stations.

Test your endurance with May Madness 50K near Hoffman NC on May 23, consisting of ten consecutive 5K loops across natural trail surfaces. Expect minimal shade and no on course water so bring your own supplies. Free camping Friday night.

Test your endurance at the Sugg Farm Ultra on September 12, 2026 in Holly Springs NC with 20, 40 and 50 mile options. Run repeated scenic five mile out and back loops on mulch gravel and singletrack with hills aid stations and optional pace..

The Carpe Diem – Carpe Noctem Half Marathon will take place in Pleasant Garden on Saturday 12 September 2026. You can run between 10 and 21 kilometers.

Join the Donate Life NC Hero Run in Durham on Sept 13 for a family friendly 5K, 1 mile fun run or Sleep In Superhero option along the scenic American Tobacco Trail. Proceeds support organ, eye and tissue donation outreach.

Join the Medoc Trail Races at Medoc Mountain State Park in Hollister NC for 5 mile and 10 mile looped trail runs that climb a summit and wind along waterways. Expect rugged single track, aid stations and a festive finish.

Run the scenic trails at Carvers Creek State Park on October 17, 2026 for the Deerfly Trail Race, offering 11K and 6K distances. Bring your dog for dedicated dog divisions and enjoy Heckler Brewing's support while backing the Fayetteville R..

Run the Triple Lakes Trail Race at Bur Mil Park, weaving scenic trails around Lake Brandt, Lake Townsend and Lake Jeanette. Choose marathon, half, 40 mile, relay, ruck or virtual entries and earn a custom finisher medal.