Trail Running calendar near Nags Head 2026-2027

Run the length of North Carolina's Outer Banks from Corolla to Hatteras. Choose the 100-mile, 100K, or team relay on a paved coastal road. The finish line party is at The Wreck Tiki Bar.

The Long Creek 60K/30K offers a scenic tour of First Landing State Park's nine diverse trails, from forests to shoreline. This cupless event provides three stocked aid stations and a 10-hour time limit. All finishers receive a custom award.

Experience cross country racing at Bells Mill Park with 5K and 1.5 mile events featuring grass and marshy terrain. Enjoy a post race afterparty with catered lunch boxes and finisher medals for all participants.

Conquer the iconic sand dunes at Jockey's Ridge State Park in this unique 2-mile run/walk. Your effort supports the preservation of the park. All finishers earn a medal and can celebrate at the post-race party.

Test your endurance at Jockey High Ridge State Park by completing a 5k loop every hour for five hours. Run the full 25k solo or pair up with a teammate to tackle this unique coastal loop challenge.

Experience the rolling trails and coastal scenery of First Landing State Park. This event features a natural course with sandy sections and provides finishers with coffee and donuts at the finish line.

A two-loop 50K trail run through First Landing State Park. Runners navigate a cupless course with two aid stations and an 8-hour time limit. All finishers get a medal, and a post-race party with pizza and drinks awaits.