Trail Running calendar near Lillington 2026-2027

Viking Dash in Raleigh is a trail run on February 14, 2026 at Harris Lake County Park offering 5K and 10K races. The event features a five inch Viking Longship finisher medal, age group awards, and a heavyweight long sleeve race shirt.

Run or walk a Valentine's Day 5K on scenic trails at a 63-acre family farm in Hurdle Mills. The two-lap course winds through old-growth forest, past historic tobacco barns, and finishes by the goat pen. Proceeds support local student athlet..

Run on the last remaining dirt track in NASCAR history at the Occoneechee Speedway Relay. Teams of two or four will complete 20 laps for a total of roughly 13.5 miles, with a flexible hand-off format. All participants receive custom swag an..

A 10 mile trail race in Hillsborough, NC combining paved riverwalk sections and single-track around Occoneechee Mountain, with about 700 feet of elevation gain, two aid stations and a 2.5 hour time limit.

A USATF-certified country-road event in Ellerbe, NC, featuring a 13.1-mile loop (marathon equals two loops), on-course aid stations, RFID timing, pottery finisher awards, and a long local history dating to 1992.

A 30-mile annual point-to-point training run between UNC and Duke, alternating direction by year. The informal event is not affiliated with any organization and participants assume all liability for significant route risks.

A trail ultra at Morrow Mountain State Park on March 7, 2026, featuring 50 mile, 25 mile and 10 mile options across park trails and four peaks. The 50 mile race has a 15 hour cutoff and allows pacers after one lap.

Trail ultramarathon at Rolling View Recreation Area near Falls Lake with four distances from 10 Miler to 100 Miler. The route is mostly single track on the Mountains to Sea Trail and includes about 8,000 feet of elevation gain.

The Umstead Trail Marathon will take place in Morrisville on Saturday 7 March 2026. You can run 26 miles.

Greensboro trail race on March 7, 2026 with 5, 10 and 17 mile run, ruck, or hike options along Lake Brandt and Lake Townsend. Offers custom shirt, finisher medal, chip timing, and virtual and economy entries.

This trail running event in Pinehurst offers marathon, half marathon, and 5K distances. Proceeds support local community wellness programs. Participants can expect a scenic looped course with aid stations and a welcoming atmosphere for all.

A trail 5k at Pluck Farm on March 7, 2026 supporting Learning Outside, with a 250 m kids race and a virtual 5k option. Steel String Brewery will open early to serve brews after the event.

A 5K and 10K at Carolina Horse Park in Raeford, NC on March 14, 2026, routed across rolling hills, open fields, and equestrian trails, finishing near the grandstand with a post-race Chili Cookoff and on-site amenities.

Trail events at Haw River State Park in Greensboro include a 5k Run/Walk and a 1 Mile Fun Run, timed results, awards, t-shirts, and a shoe donation drive for Sneakers4Good.

Explore Carver's Creek State Park on a unique 16-mile loop trail. The Run Stubborn features a 25k and a demanding 50k (two loops) with a 9-hour cutoff. This cupless race includes scenic lakes and technical terrain.

Trail runs and a hike at Cliffs of the Neuse State Park in Seven Springs, NC on March 21, 2026, featuring multiple distances from 4 mile to 50K, marked and timed trails with aid stations and finish food.

A 3.3-mile trail run on a wooded single-track loop through the Cane Creek Mountains Natural Area. The course winds through rolling hills, rocky sections, and creeks. This second annual event supports Snow Camp Fire & Rescue.

Trail races at Lake Crabtree in Morrisville feature forested single track with hairpin turns, berms, and short technical sections. Distances include a 10K plus and a Half Marathon with chip timing, aid stations, awards, and post race food.

A trail running event at Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve on April 4, 2026 offering 25K and 50K distances. The course runs on sandy, root strewn trails under longleaf pines and includes an aid station, timing, shirts and finisher me..

A trail event at Cedarock Park with four unique 5K+ loops offering 5K, 10K, half marathon, and half marathon relay options, plus a free kids race and post-race amenities.