Trail Running calendar near Mount Gilead 2026-2027

Hit the trails after Thanksgiving at the Leftovers Trail Run in Briar Chapel. Choose a 5K or 10K on a scenic, mixed-terrain course. The event features a unique, eco-conscious swag scramble with vintage race gear, a post-race party, and a fr..

A low key 50K in Ellerbe, NC on November 28, 2026, run as three loops over rolling hills on asphalt and dirt. The event includes a community spaghetti lunch, requests pet food donations, and awards finishers and top local runners.

Join the Turkey Chase in Cary for a post Thanksgiving run through William B. Umstead State Park. Choose from 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances with full transportation provided to the race site.

Experience a cross country festival in Pittsboro featuring a 40 mile ultramarathon, 40K, and age graded team relay with live music and camping.

A trail event at Crowders Mountain on December 12, 2026 offering 100M, 100K, 50M, marathon and half marathon routes with substantial elevation gain, four aid stations, and pacer rules for the ultra distances.

Experience the natural beauty of Cedarock Park with a variety of trail races in Burlington. Enjoy twisty single track trails followed by hot soup and a finisher hoodie at this long running December event.

Trail event at George Poston Park in Gastonia NC offering 50K, 10K, 5K and a separate 1 Mile paved route. Aid stations provide food and hydration and finishers receive unique pottery medals.

Experience an epic trail run through Harris Lake County Park at the Viking Dash in Raleigh. Choose between 5K or 10K distances and earn a unique forged finisher medal for completing the journey.

Experience a 30 mile point to point bushwhack from UNC Chapel Hill to Duke University. This unique training run traverses forests and fields with 90 percent off road access and trail navigation.

Conquer mountain trails in the scenic Uwharrie Mountains of North Carolina. This chip timed fundraiser offers 5K and 10K distances featuring forest paths, mountain summits, and beautiful lake views to support local youth camp scholarships.