Trail Running calendar near Lillington 2025-2026

Run scenic single track trails around Falls Lake at the Mountains to Sea Trail 12 mile and 50K Challenge in Durham on April 12, 2026. Choose the 12 mile or 50K route, enjoy on course aid and finisher awards in a friendly trail community.

Uforea visits Uwharrie National Forest near Troy, North Carolina on April 18, 2026, offering scenic yet rugged trail loops through Dutchman's Creek. Choose a daytime 50K, a counterclockwise nighttime 50K, or combine both for the Ultimate 10..

Run the 10th annual Rise & Run 5K on April 18 along a scenic trail, with a 1 mile kids run and post race music, food trucks, and family fun. Proceeds benefit Friend to Friend programs for survivors.

Enjoy rolling singletrack around Lake Brandt at the Owls Roost Rumble, a scenic trail run featuring lakeside views and varied terrain. Limited to 500 runners and part of the NC Trail Mega Medal Series, with in person and virtual options.

Join the Philosopher’s Way Trail Runs in Chapel Hill with 10 mile and 7k options on April 26 or self timed runs through May 3. Run marked single track and gravel routes while supporting Carolina North Forest restoration.

Run the Moonlight Bootlegger 5k under the stars at Hagan Stone Park, a nighttime trail lit by hundreds of LED tea lights and lively bluegrass. Bring a headlamp and finish to a commemorative moonshine mason jar and two drink tickets.

Run scenic trails at The Mighty Mountain Run 5K and 10K in Sophia North Carolina on May 9, 2026, a fundraiser for camper scholarships at Camp Caraway. Expect rugged single track, rewarding climbs, medals and pro chip timing.

Tackle rugged singletrack and gravel loops at Camp Agapé in Fuquay Varina NC with technical terrain and serious elevation gain. Limited entries, cupless practices encouraged, and 100k runners may use a registered pacer.

Choose from 2, 5, or 10 mile loops through Briar Chapel's scenic single track trails, with rocks, roots and rolling climbs to challenge your pace. Enjoy chip timing, aid stations, post race food and a kids treasure run.

Take on May Madness 50K near Hoffman NC on May 23, 2026, by running ten consecutive 5K laps with an hour between each for a true all day challenge. Rustic trails, a central aid station and free camping give it low key ultrarun vibes.

Tackle 20, 40, or 50 mile trail ultras on a scenic 5 mile out and back loop at Sugg Farm in Holly Springs on September 12, 2026. Expect mulch, gravel and singletrack, hearty aid stations, finishers medals and limited entries that sell out f..

Run day or night at Hagan Stone Park in Carpe Diem Carpe Noctem, a Half Marathon and 10K on smooth marked trails with a moodier evening option. Complete both to link medals and take home a custom hoodie with post race food and photos.

Run, walk, or roll the American Tobacco Trail at the Donate Life NC Hero Run on Sunday, September 13, 2026 starting at Herndon Park in Durham. Choose a 5K, 1 mile or Sleep In Superhero entry and support organ donation outreach.

Run scenic looped trails at Medoc Mountain State Park with single track, varied hills and a summit loop in 5 and 10 mile options. Limited to 500 runners, the race offers shirts, unique medals and hearty postrace soup and hot dogs.

Run the scenic trails at Carvers Creek State Park on October 17, 2026 for the Deerfly Trail Race, offering 11K and 6K distances. Bring your dog for dedicated dog divisions and enjoy Heckler Brewing's support while backing the Fayetteville R..

Celebrate Thanksgiving weekend on trails at Cane Creek Mountains with the Black Toenail Friday Half Marathon and 7.5 Mile. On site and virtual options, finishers gear and post race food await on scenic singletrack.