Trail Running calendar near Lake Waccamaw 2025-2026

The Inferno Ultra, held in Conway, South Carolina, challenges runners with 15K, 25K, and 50K distances along the rugged Panther Trail near Myrtle Beach. Known for its intense heat, high humidity, and twisting singletrack, the race tests participants' strength, endurance, and mental toughness under t..

Seton Trail Classic is a Myrtle Beach-based trail race held on the Horry County Panther Run trail behind the Carolina Forest Recreation Center. Now in its third year, the event offers a 5K trail run or walk, with a virtual 5K option. The course is described as beginner-friendly and flat, yet it prov..

Cape Fear 24 Hour is a 24-hour endurance run staged in Lillington, NC. It takes place on a USATF-certified 0.59-mile asphalt loop around baseball fields, with a flat profile and a single small incline. The course offers ample parking, tent setup near the loop, on-site restrooms, and park lights that..

The Deerfly Trail Race, hosted by the Fayetteville Running Club, is held at Carvers Creek State Park – Sandhills Access in Fayetteville, NC. It offers 11K and 6K trail races for runners, plus two dog divisions: Big Dog 11K and Lil Pup 6K (dogs allowed). All events are timed, with the course winding..

Monster Dash is a 5K trail run held at Carolina Beach State Park in Carolina Beach, North Carolina. This event celebrates Great State Trails Day and aims to raise funds to support young runners. The race offers participants the opportunity to enjoy a scenic trail course within the state park, provid..

The Ranger Run 5K at Camp Hayes in Coward, South Carolina, is a family-friendly trail running event held on November 1, 2025. Set amidst scenic wilderness trails at 936 E. Friendfield Rd, the race celebrates adventure, faith, and the spirit of the Royal Rangers. Open to participants of all ages, the..

The Fuzzy Peach Trail Run invites runners and families to Jacksonville, North Carolina, staging at Hines Farm & Stables on the scenic trails of Hines Farm Park & Stables. The event offers a 5k option, a virtual 5k, a Kids 1-Mile Option with a kids pack, and a 1-Mile Walk. Notable features include po..

The Sandhills Sasquatch in Southern Pines, North Carolina, offers two options: a 1-Mile Repeat that racks up as many laps as possible within four hours, and a 5K that consists of three loops of the same Weymouth Woods Boyd Tract Loop. The well-maintained, well-marked trail winds around Weymouth Cent..

The Joint Special Operations (JSO) 10K Run and 5K Walk is a unique trail race held at Historic Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The all off-road course features challenging terrain including dirt, mud, gravel, and sand along tank trails and fire breaks. Open to all ages and abilities, the event attracts..

Rocky Point Patriot 5K/10K Trail Run, presented by The Andy Quattlebaum and Blackwell Family Foundation, takes place at Choppee Recreation Center in Georgetown, South Carolina, inside the Rocky Point Community Forest. The event offers a 5K Trail Run/Walk, a 10K Trail Run/Walk, and a Kids’ Dash, with..

The 16 Hour Lock-In is an ultrarunning event held at Carolina Beach State Park near Wilmington, North Carolina. Participants have 16 hours to complete as many 4.5-mile loops as they wish on a relatively flat, groomed trail featuring two hills and varied terrain including dirt, sand, pine straw, and..

Naturally Outdoors 2-Hour Endurance Race is staged at the Florence Soccer Complex in Florence, South Carolina. The course features a 2.5-mile loop around the complex, with participants attempting to complete the most laps before the two-hour clock runs out. The event includes a post-race party on th..

The SOHO-HO AND AWAY WE GO! is a festive running event held at Silver Coast Winery in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina. Scheduled for December 13, 2025, it features a 5K race and a 1-mile fun run. The course is a Christmas-themed trail with sections like Cindy Lou Hoo’s Loop, Candy Cane Lane, and Gr..

Cape Fear Holiday Run is a festive trail race held at Cape Fear Shiner Park in Lillington, North Carolina. The event features a 1.17-mile loop on a trail with a short paved section, suitable for runners of all levels. Participants can choose from 9-hour, 6-hour, or 3-hour timed events.The race offer..

Carolina Beach State Park Trail Half Marathon & 5K is a trail race held in Carolina Beach, North Carolina, staged at American Legion Post #129. The event offers a Half Marathon (two laps) and a 5K on rolling, pine-laced single-track trails through Carolina Beach State Park, delivering coastal views..

The Southern Tour Ultra, held in Wilmington, North Carolina, is a multi-distance ultramarathon event featuring a 100-mile individual race, a 50-mile individual race, a 50K, and a 50-mile age-graded relay. The course consists of multiple 10-mile loops, offering runners a challenging yet manageable la..

The Myrtle Beach 24 Hour will take place in Myrtle Beach from Saturday 24 January 2026 to Sunday 25 January 2026.

Badwater Cape Fear, on Bald Head Island, North Carolina, offers 50 km and 51-mile options. The ultramarathon starts at the foot of Old Baldy Lighthouse, with a 12-mile warm-up on car-free island roads and maritime forest trails. Runners then tackle beach running between Cape Fear and Fort Fisher, wi..

Set on the sands of North Topsail Beach, Sledgehammer Beach Run offers half marathon, 10K, and 5K beach courses. Hosted by the Jacksonville-Onslow Sports Commission, the race unfolds along the shoreline at 2950 Island Drive, Topsail Beach, NC. Runners experience ocean views and a beach-only course,..

The May Madness 50K is a Boogie Races event held near Hoffman, North Carolina, on May 23, 2026. The format is ten consecutive, separate 5K laps on a wheel-measured course of approximately 5K each. Each lap has a group start at regular hourly intervals; participants must begin each lap with the grou..