Trail Running calendar near Kernersville 2025-2026

Tackle trails and river crossings at the Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Trail Half Marathon and 5 Mile in Gibsonville NC on Jan 17, 2026, with hoodie, medal and post race food and beer. In person and virtual distances plus ruck entries.

Test yourself on rocky, rooty trails and waterfalls at Hanging Rock State Park in the HAROC challenge. Choose a technical 50k or 25k with aid stations and scenic views; register by Jan 28 for the Jan 31 race.

Run scenic but rugged trails around Stone Mountain in Roaring Gap, NC with 50K, 25K and 8 Miler options. The 50K features a carryable Protection Stone and every finisher earns a unique handcrafted pottery medal.

Join the 35th Uwharrie Mountain Run Feb 7 2026 in Uwharrie National Forest. Choose 40 mile, 20 mile or 8 mile single track courses with rocky roots, creek crossings and aid stations, and earn handcrafted pottery finisher awards.

Join the Viking Dash at scenic Harris Lake County Park in New Hill, NC, with 5K and 10K trail options for beginners and seasoned runners. Finishers earn a striking Viking Longship medal and top finishers get cozy knit socks.

Spend Valentine's Day with a scenic 5K through Golden Road Vineyards and a celebratory mimosa at the finish. Run on site or join the virtual 5K to enjoy medals, vineyard views, and festive vibes.

Join teams of two or four for the Occoneechee Speedway Relay on Feb 15, 2026 in Hillsborough NC, where runners loop the historic dirt track for 20 laps totaling about 13.5 miles. Expect chip timing, team awards, and a lively post race BBQ.

Tackle the 25K Pilot Mountain Salamander Scamper in Pinnacle NC for a scenic trail challenge around the iconic pinnacle. Limited field, fully stocked aid stations, hot post race meal and a finisher medallion await.

Run the Froggy Mountain Warrior 100 near Galax VA this February in a winter group run of ten 10 mile loops with roughly 15,000 feet of climb. This low key, mostly self supported fundraiser for veterans includes a keepsake buckle.

Run through scenic countryside at the Ellerbe Marathon and Half Marathon, a USATF certified loop that brings you back to town for a festive finish. Finishers get a custom medal, pottery wine cup, race shirt and a post race meal.

TarDevil 30 Mile Bushwack is a point to point fat ass style training run alternating between UNC and Duke. Expect challenging terrain and inherent risks; join at your own risk for a gritty, unofficial long run experience.

Tackle the Naked Mountain Ultra at Morrow Mountain State Park NC, with 50, 25 and 10 mile courses that climb four park peaks across extensive singletrack. Aid stations and pacers for the 50 mile keep the trail energy high.

Near Falls Lake in Durham, MST 100 offers 100 mile, 50 mile, 50K and 10 mile trail races on mostly single track with multiple lake crossings. Rough rolling terrain and 8,000 feet of climb make it a true ultrarun challenge.

Run 26.2 miles through the woodland trails of William B. Umstead State Park in Raleigh at the Umstead Trail Marathon, a challenging yet scenic race that supports park preservation and the Carolina Godiva Track Club. Expect rugged single tra..

Run scenic trails around Lake Brandt and Lake Townsend in Greensboro with 5, 10 and 17 mile options for runners, ruckers and hikers. Part of the North Carolina Trail Mega Medal Series, finishers earn connectable medals.

Miles 4 Moore in Pinehurst offers marathon, half and 5K options to raise funds for gym memberships, coaching and nutrition for low income families and local high school athletes. Enjoy scenic Sandhills trails, aid stations and food trucks.

Tackle rugged single track at the second annual Cane Creek Mountain 3.3 mile trail run in Snow Camp NC. Enjoy rolling hills, rocky outcrops and creeks while supporting Snow Camp Fire & Rescue.

Tackle scenic, technical trails at the Whitewater Center in Charlotte with your choice of a 13.1 or 26.2 mile course. Enjoy varied natural surfaces, friendly aid stations, and finisher swag for early registrants.

Tackle 25K or 50K on sandy, rooty trails beneath longleaf pines at Weymouth Woods on April 4, 2026. This cupless event includes a tech shirt, finisher medal, and proceeds benefit Friends of Weymouth Woods.

Run flat dirt trails along the New River and Chestnut Creek in New River Trail State Park, with distances from 10K to 100k and a buckle for 100k finishers. Out and back courses have aid stations; this is a cupless event so bring a bottle.