Trail Running calendar near Mount Gilead 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.

Join the Wings of Hope 5K at FirstHealth Fitness Center in Pinehurst on November 8 for a family friendly run and walk supporting the FirstHealth Cancer CARE Fund. All race proceeds support local patients and survivors.

Roll the dice and run The Unforeseen on Nov 15, 2025 at Reedy Creek Nature Preserve in Charlotte. A 2.25 mile loop turns into a surprise race distance from 4.5 to 27 miles, making every lap a thrilling gamble.

Join the 2nd Belarusian Carolinas Trails Run in Charlotte and choose a 5K or 1M along Sugar Creek Greenway. Refreshments and tees await as proceeds support a Nobel laureate championing human rights and freedom.

Test your headlamp at the Lake Haigler 12 hour, a night trail race on a scenic 5K loop in Fort Mill, SC on November 22, 2025. Field size is very limited, creating an intimate, competitive atmosphere under the stars.

Run rolling trails through hardwood forest at the 16th Annual Camp Chestnut Ridge Trail Races in Efland NC on Nov 22, 2025, with 4 mile and 8 mile options and a 3 mile virtual race. Scenic, challenging trails and a friendly community vibe.

Join the Birds of a Feather Trail Trot on Thanksgiving at Briar Chapel for a 2 Mile or 5K trail run, timed or untimed. Expect post race pie, a kids race, charity fundraising, and scenic single track trails for all abilities.

Join Black Toenail Friday on November 28 for trail racing at Cane Creek Mountains in Snow Camp NC. Pick a 13.1 mile half or a 7.5 mile route, race in person or virtually and enjoy a long sleeve shirt, post race food and a finisher medal.

Take on the Derby 50K in Ellerbe North Carolina on Nov 29, a three loop counterclockwise course of rolling hills on asphalt and dirt. Finish with a community spaghetti meal and help support local causes.

Run Briar Chapel's scenic forest trails in the Leftovers Trail Run with 5K and 10K routes featuring roots, rocks and short climbs. Pick a vintage tee and medal, enjoy a free kids treasure race, pro photos and post race food.

Brooks South XC Championships on Nov 29, 2025 at McAlpine Park in Charlotte offers 3K and 5K races for youth, high school, open and masters runners. Top finishers earn medals, swag and berths to the Brooks XC Championships in San Diego.

Join Turkey Chase in Cary NC on Nov 29, 2025 with in person and virtual 5K, 10K and half plus kids stroller fun. Finishers get a medal and knit hat, RaceJoy live tracking keeps friends updated and awards add holiday excitement.

Join the Shakori 40 Running Festival, December 5-6, 2025 at Shakori Hills Community Art Center near Chapel Hill, for a scenic cross country course and multiple race options. Camp, enjoy live music, food, bonfires and craft beer while racing..

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.

Run scenic single track loops at Lake Norman State Park with 30K and 50K options on December 6, 2025. Enjoy well stocked aid stations, a 9 hour cut off, finisher medals, and awards for top overall and masters runners.

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 At The Rock on December 13, 2025 at Cedarock Park in Burlington features scenic trail 5K, 10K and half marathon courses through root and rock filled single track with rewarding climbs. Registration includes a race hoodie, finisher medal..

Beast of the East 100 at Crowders Mountain near Kings Mountain NC offers distances from Half Marathon to 100 Miler on scenic but rugged singletrack with serious elevation gain. Robust aid stations and great community support make it a class..

Mo Big Butt on December 27, 2025 is a self timed, unsupported 50 km run with on site parking for those familiar with the course. The route recently hosted a 50 km ultramarathon that saw 28 finishers and two state records.

Start the new year on the trails at the 13th annual Gnome Run in Fort Mill on January 1, 2026. Choose a 10 mile ruck or run or a 5K family fun run, then enjoy a traditional New Year lunch while supporting the Baxter Trail Club.