Trail Running calendar near Oxford 2026-2027

Freight Train in Farmville VA on May 9, 2026 offers 100K, 50K and a new half marathon on a relatively flat rail trail that crosses High Bridge twice. The 100K has a 19 hour limit and all finishers receive handcrafted pottery awards.

An inaugural community event at Northwood High School in Pittsboro featuring a 5K trail race and a 1 Mile fun run walk. Early registration by April 1 guarantees a race T shirt and swag bag; dogs on leash are allowed.

A 5K obstacle course at Rocky Mount Sports Complex with mud pits, 15 plus obstacles, and a one mile kids race. Proceeds support local college scholarships and registered racers receive a shirt, medal, and goodie bag.

Experience the forested trails of Chapel Hill at this annual trail event. Choose from three distances on terrain featuring single track paths and hill climbs followed by post race food and music at Great Meadow Park.

The Agape 100k + 50k will take place in Fuquay-Varina from Saturday 16 May 2026 to Sunday 17 May 2026. You can run between 50 and 100 kilometers.

A community 2-mile trail run through Briar Chapel on May 19, 2026, organized by the Margaret B. Pollard Booster Club. Entry includes automatic entry into an Apple AirPods drawing; winners receive a certificate and a medal.

Run to Remember in Cary, NC offers in-person and virtual 2, 4, and 6 mile races on Memorial Day weekend to support the local Veterans of Foreign Wars, with medals, awards, and an exhibitor option.

A small ultramarathon gathering at Sky Maple Farm in Hillsborough, NC, combining looped running with a Marathon Monk and a program of contemplative practices, evening meals, and teachings.

A community 5K on High Bridge Trail State Park featuring a flat, out and back course across the half mile High Bridge. Online registration, family pricing, and parking details are provided with proceeds supporting park programs.

A night trail event on the High Bridge Trail in Farmville offering 50K, half and 5K distances, chip timing and family options. The course follows a historic rail trail, finishes over the bridge, and requires runners to carry water.

A cumulative event pairing Night Train and Freight Train at High Bridge Trail State Park with multiple combined-distance options and a $15 Challenge fee that supports trail maintenance. Finish both distances in the same year to earn a uniqu..

A 10 miles out-and-back event at Smith Mountain Cooperative Wildlife Management Area in Sandy Level, Virginia on June 27, 2026. Three load options are available: LIGHT 10 pounds, STANDARD 25 pounds, and HEAVY 50 pounds.

Experience the scenic beauty of Harris Lake County Park with 5 and 10 mile trail races. Run through forested single track and open fields while enjoying expansive lake views in New Hill.

Experience a family friendly obstacle course in Garner where parents and kids aged 5 and up run together. Tackle a two mile course featuring up to 16 obstacles with options for medals and even your dog.

World Relief Durham's third Run for Refugees 5K is on August 22, 2026 at Miracle Park in Durham. Paid entries include a shirt and professional timing, and children age 5 and under may participate free with an adult.

A women-only 5K obstacle mud run at North Carolina Motorsports Park on August 23, 2026, featuring 18+ obstacles and open to participants aged 7 and up. The event emphasizes fun and teamwork rather than competition.

A trail event at Hagan-Stone Park offering half marathon and 10K runs plus ruck and virtual options, with morning, evening, and double-entry formats; evening races may require personal lights.

Trail races of 10K and Half Marathon take place at Cane Creek Mountain Natural Area near Snow Camp NC. An optional 80 foot observation tower climb is offered at the end and non climbers receive a time penalty at an aid station.

Celebrate the hero in everyone by wearing a costume for a scenic run or walk along the American Tobacco Trail. Support organ and tissue donation awareness through your choice of a 5k or 1 mile event.

A September cross country festival in Oxford, North Carolina, with open 6 km and 8 km races plus youth, school, and collegiate divisions. Courses run on grass fields and farm roads and proceeds partly benefit local organizations.