Trail Running calendar near Jacksonville 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 hour ultramarathon in Cedar Point, NC, run on a USATF certified 1.37779 mile loop through river, marsh and forest. Proceeds support the Marine Raider Foundation and 100 mile finishers receive a belt buckle.

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.

Trail races and a hike at a North Carolina state park near Washington, NC. Distances include 10K, half marathon 13 miles and 50K, with boardwalked trails and sustainable wood medals for finishers.

The No Wake Hash House Harriers Backyard Ultra will take place in Beaufort on Sunday 15 November 2026.

A 16 hour endurance event at Carolina Beach State Park where runners repeat a 4.5 mile loop through coastal forest. The race includes an aid station, limited group camping, distance patches and awards, and organized by Punk Rock Ultras.

The Santa Beach Run 5K will take place in Atlantic Beach on Saturday 5 December 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

A two day ultrarunning event in Wilmington NC on January 15 and 16 2027 offering 100 mile, 50 mile, 50K and relay options with on site camping plus music and event amenities.

A trail event at River Park North on February 20, 2027 offering a 50K (five laps), a 20K (two laps), and relay team options; proceeds benefit Heart for ENC.

On March 20, 2027 Badwater Cape Fear runs on Bald Head Island, North Carolina, with 50 km and 51.4 mile options that combine island roads and long beach out-and-backs between Cape Fear and Fort Fisher. Ferry access and three aid station loc..

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..