Trail Running calendar near Newport 2026-2027

Good Hops Beer Run is an about 3 mile trail run in Carolina Beach State Park on June 20 with post-race awards and brewery activities. Registration runs Jan 1 to May 20 with a $30 fee; proceeds benefit local school and state park groups.

Epiphany Cross Country in New Bern on August 17, 2026 features separate girls and boys 5K races. Entry has no fee and registration was recorded on December 7, 2025.

A trail event at Briar Patch Hunting property featuring a 20K made from repeated 5K loops, relay and individual divisions, and Beer Mile races. Beer or chocolate milk is offered before laps and beer is available to those 21 and older.

Epiphany Cross Country #2 in New Bern NC features two 5K running races for girls and boys on September 14, 2026; registration opened and closed on December 7, 2025 and the listed fee is zero dollars.

Experience an obstacle course run featuring a 5k course through woodlands and shallow water at Camp Albemarle. Choose between a timed competitive heat or a flexible untimed race with over 20 strength and agility stations.

Run or walk through the scenic Martin Marietta Park in New Bern to support bereaved families. This flat gravel trail event offers both in person and virtual 5K options to honor and remember infants.

Join this cross country event in New Bern North Carolina featuring dedicated races for middle school and high school athletes. Run through a natural course at the Epiphany school grounds with 5K and youth distances available.

Experience a scenic 5K trail run through Carolina Beach State Park to celebrate Great Trails State Day. Support young runners while racing past natural coastal landscapes in this inclusive community event.

A supported 24-hour ultramarathon on a USATF-certified 1.37779 mile loop through the Croatan National Forest near Cedar Point, NC. Proceeds benefit the Marine Raider Foundation and 100-mile finishers receive a belt buckle.

A community trail event at Hines Farm & Stables on 11/07/2026 offering a 5K, virtual 5K and 1 mile walk options; finishers receive medals and frozen yogurt from The Fuzzy Peach.

Trail races and a hike at a North Carolina state park near Washington, NC. Distances include 10K, half marathon 13 miles and 50K, with boardwalked trails and sustainable wood medals for finishers.

A 16-hour endurance event at Carolina Beach State Park on a 4.5-mile loop, organized by Punk Rock Ultras. The course is mostly flat with two small hills, staffed aid, and options for campsite upgrades or nearby campground stays.

A weekend ultrarunning event in Wilmington, NC on January 15-16, 2027 offering 100-mile, 50-mile, 50K and relay options with looped courses, on-site camping, music, and event amenities.

Trail races at River Park North using a 6.2-mile loop: a 50K (five laps) and a 20K (two laps), offered solo or as relays. Proceeds support Heart for ENC.