Trail Running calendar near Oxford 2026-2027

A community Turkey Trot in Danville with a 400 yard children's run and 5K run and walk along the Dan River, raising funds for Danville Public Schools programs and scholarships.

Celebrate Thanksgiving at Briar Chapel with a variety of trail races ranging from 2 miles to 10K. Enjoy smooth paths or technical single track trails followed by post race pie and festive awards.

Trail races on Black Friday in Snow Camp North Carolina with a 13.1 mile and a 7.5 mile course, offering run, ruck, economy and virtual options on marked single track trails with aid stations.

A holiday weekend trail run in Briar Chapel on November 28, 2026 offering 5K and 10K courses, repurposed vintage tees and medals, a post race party, and a free kids race with prizes.

Join this trail race at William B. Umstead State Park with 5 km, 10 km, and 13.1 mile distances. Enjoy organized transport from Harrison Square and earn finisher medals and winter gear at this Cary event.

Experience a trail running festival in Pittsboro featuring 40 mile and 40K distances alongside a unique age-graded team relay. Enjoy a weekend of cross-country racing, live music, and camping in the scenic Shakori Hills.

A December trail event on the High Bridge Trail offering 100k, 50k and a half marathon with aid stations, drop-bag service, pacer rules, event apparel and holiday-themed awards and traditions.

A timed trail event at Cape Fear Shiner Park in Lillington, NC, featuring 9‑hour, 6‑hour, and 3‑hour options on a 1.17 mile loop, on-site aid, finisher medals, and proceeds benefiting the Harnett Food Pantry.

Run at the Rock is a December trail race at Cedarock Park in Burlington NC offering 5K, 10K, and a two lap half marathon over single-track and equestrian trails with aid stations and race amenities.

A January trail event in Gibsonville, NC offering a 13.1 mile half with two river crossings, a 5 mile race, ruck divisions and virtual options. The race includes chip timing, on-course support, a hoodie and finisher medal.

Trail ultramarathon in Appomattox with 50K, 25K and 10K options around Holiday Lake. The looped course uses single track and country roads with about 2000 feet of gain and aid stations every four miles.

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.

A winter trail event at Camp GuilRock with a 12 hour continuous loop run and a 6 hour weighted ruck on a roughly 3 mile loop. The format includes lap stamps, FLAP and SLAP options, a stocked aid station, and finisher awards.

An annual, nonaffiliated 30 mile point-to-point run between Duke and UNC that alternates start locations by year. Participants assume all liability and should expect significant hazards on the route.

The Holly Springs Race Against the Sun will take place in Holly Springs from Saturday 6 March 2027 to Sunday 7 March 2027. You can run 100 miles.

A multi-day ultramarathon at Twin Lakes State Park with looped 3.42 mile laps, timed events from 10 miles to 72 hours, hiking options, cupless aid stations, finisher awards for major distances, and primitive camping at the start area.

A 100 mile trail endurance run through William B. Umstead State Park in Raleigh, NC, with a 30 hour cutoff and a 50 mile option. The event is scheduled for April 3 to 4, 2027 and opens registration September 16, 2026.

A community trail event at Northwood High School in Pittsboro, NC featuring a 5K trail race and a 1 Mile fun run or walk. Leashed dogs are allowed and registered participants receive a T shirt and goodie bag.

Tackle the Tar is an annual 5K obstacle course and family fun day in Rocky Mount featuring a mud pit and 15+ obstacles. Proceeds support local college scholarships and a separate 1 mile kids race is offered.

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.