Trail Running calendar near Nags Head 2026-2027

We have found 11 Trailruns within 80 miles of Nags Head. See below where and when you can find the races.

Test your endurance at Mount Trashmore with this unique weight based loop event. Complete 4.8 mile circuits where the weight increases with every loop until only one remains.

A coastal trail ultrarun in First Landing State Park, Virginia Beach, with a 60k (two loops) and 30k (one loop) across nine named trails, varied coastal habitats, a ten hour cutoff and three staffed aid stations with a provided collapsible..

May 2026

Celebrate the 40th anniversary of this historic charity race through the Nags Head Woods Ecological Preserve. Run a 5K on gravel roads or enjoy a 1 mile walk to support local community initiatives in the Outer Banks.

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.

July 2026

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.

Muddy Princess Virginia Beach is a women only 5k obstacle mud run at Historic Greenbrier Farms. Join a community focused on empowerment and fun while supporting the fight against breast cancer.

October 2026

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.

Haunts & Hallows is a Half Marathon through First Landing State Park in Virginia Beach on October 25, 2026. The trail course features roots, bridges and sandy sections with about 300 feet of elevation gain, four aid stations and a four hour..

December 2026

Experience a two loop trail ultramarathon through the scenic First Landing State Park in Virginia Beach. Enjoy a supported 50 km course followed by a post race celebration with pizza and refreshments.

February 2027

An out-and-back ultramarathon from Sandbridge Beach through the Outer Banks to Cape Hatteras and back, covering more than 200 miles while raising funds for Awareness N Action and Mission22 to support veteran suicide prevention.