Trail Running calendar near Lake Waccamaw 2025-2026

Hit the trails at Fort Bragg for the JSO 10K and 5K Walk, a rugged off road course over tank trails, mud and sand offering a true outdoor challenge. Includes certified 10K timing, commemorative coins and a lively community vibe.

Run the inaugural Rocky Point Patriot Trail Run in Georgetown SC with scenic 5K and 10K trail courses and a Kids Dash. Enjoy post race snacks, race swag and community spirit while supporting local veterans and the elementary PTO.

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..

Push your pace at the Naturally Outdoors 2 hour endurance race on Dec 6 in Florence, SC, running laps on a 2.5 mile loop with most laps winning. Entry includes a New Balance hoody and supports local trail expansion, plus a post race party.

Join SOHO HO AND AWAY WE GO! at Silver Coast Winery for a festive 5K or 1 Mile Fun Run through holiday vineyard scenes. Finishers enjoy Santa's Workshop with music, costumes, drinks, and proceeds supporting Combat Vets.

Celebrate the season at the Cape Fear Holiday Run, a timed trail race at Cape Fear Shiner Park featuring multiple timed loop events and medals for every finisher. Run, cheer, and give back as proceeds support the Harnett Food Pantry.

Run scenic single track trails at the Carolina Beach Half Marathon and 5K on January 3 2026 in Carolina Beach NC. Finishers receive medals and post race snacks and water, plus a beer for those 21 and over on the American Legion patio.

Kick off 2026 at Raven Rock State Park in Lillington NC with a scenic 5 mile run, 5 mile hike or a challenging 25K across rocky single and double track. Enjoy medals, local shirts, photos and warm food at the finish.

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.

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

Run from Old Baldy Lighthouse across maritime forest trails and long sandy East Beach in BADWATER Cape Fear. Choose 50 km or 51.4 miles on car free Bald Head Island reached by ferry.

Run a wooded 5K on a purpose built flat trail at the Frogman 5K in Jacksonville NC on March 21. Part of the Frogman Challenge, it supports SE Outdoors and Jacksonville Onslow Sports Commission with medals for all finishers.

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.

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 the Sledgehammer Beach Run on April 11, 2026 in North Topsail Beach NC with beach only courses in a half marathon, 10K or 5K. Join in person or virtually to honor a Marine veteran and support Semper Fi and America’s Fund.

Take on the May Madness 50K near Hoffman NC on May 23, 2026, running ten 5K loops in a day on natural trails. Camping the night before and pottery awards for top finishers add local charm, so register early for this intimate ultrarunning ch..