Trail Running calendar near Jacksonville 2025-2026

Tideland 24 is a fully supported 24 hour ultramarathon in Cedar Point, North Carolina, on a scenic loop along the White Oak River through salt marsh and forest. Challenge yourself to run as much as you can and earn a 100 mile belt buckle wh..

Join the Pirates Vs Cancer Scare Away Cancer 5K, an untimed fun run and walk at River Park North where costumes are encouraged. Proceeds support the student run Pirates Vs Cancer program helping children with cancer.

Take on the scenic trails at Hines Farm & Stables with a 5K, virtual 5K, kids 1 mile and a 1 mile walk, perfect for families and casual runners alike. Finish line frozen yogurt from The Fuzzy Peach, medals for finishers, and free photos add..

Explore boardwalks, Spanish moss and river beach views at the Goose Creek Trail Run & Hike in Washington NC. Choose from 10K, half marathon or 50K courses and enjoy sustainable wood medals, finish line food and pro photos.

Run The Fort 5K at Fort Macon on Nov 15, 2025 offers a scenic oceanfront course of sand, boardwalk and trails. Run or walk with timed options and support the Boys and Girls Club of the Coastal Plain.

Test your limits in the 16 hour Lock In at Carolina Beach State Park, looping a scenic 4.5 mile coastal forest course with sandy trails and two rolling hills. Basecamp offers aid, hot meals and camping; bring a headlamp and refillable bottl..

Run scenic pine lined single track and shoreline at the Carolina Beach State Park Trail Half Marathon or 5K on Jan 3, 2026. Timed courses, finisher medals, snacks and a post race beer on the American Legion patio.

Southern Tour Ultra in Wilmington NC Jan 16 and 17, 2026 offers 100 mile, 50 mile, 50K and team relay options run as repeated 10 mile loops at the race site. Support, camping, and shuttle service make it a weekend ultrarunning festival.

Challenge yourself on the Queen Anne's Revenge Ultra at River Park North in Greenville NC on Feb 21 2026, with 50k and 20k solo options plus relay teams. Tackle scenic 6.2 mile loops, soak up the community vibe, and support Heart for ENC.

Scenic trails and river views at Cliffs of the Neuse State Park welcome runners and hikers from 4 mile to 50K. Marked, timed courses with aid on longer laps plus wood finisher medals and awards make for a rewarding day on March 21.

Run along car free Bald Head Island starting at the foot of Old Baldy Lighthouse in Badwater Cape Fear, with 50 km and 51.4 mile options that include long stretches of beach running between Cape Fear and Fort Fisher. Scenic, salty, and fier..

Run along the sand at the Sledgehammer Beach Run in North Topsail Beach, NC, with half marathon, 10K and 5K options plus virtual entries. Held in memory of Marine Dr. E.B. Sledge, proceeds support Semper Fi & America’s Fund.

Run the OWLS Fort Macon 5K through wooded trails, footbridges and coastal vistas at Fort Macon State Park. Support Outer Banks Wildlife Shelter while enjoying a timed trail run and a race tee for participants.