Trail Running calendar near Pleasant Garden 2026-2027

A community 5K in Kannapolis on September 26, 2026 that raises funds for Leashes of Valor, which provides no-cost service dogs to post-9/11 veterans. The event is dog friendly and is part of the Run Kannapolis race series.

This USATF-certified 5K trail run starts at Sandhills Community College and winds through Southern Pines Reservoir Park. The event includes massages, food trucks, children's activities, and is dog friendly. After the run, stick around for c..

Test your limits on a USATF certified asphalt loop in Lillington. This supported endurance event features a lit course at night and convenient trackside camping for a personalized running experience.

Trail ultramarathon in Uwharrie National Forest near Troy, NC on a 20.5 mile figure 8 loop; 100M is five loops, 100K is three. Field limited to 150 runners with a 36 hour cutoff and a 50-mile qualifying requirement for the 100M.

Rootrock Trail Run at Briar Chapel in Chapel Hill offers 5K, 10K and Half Marathon courses across root and rock strewn single track trails. The event includes aid stations, chip timing, post race food, a free kids treasure race and awards.

Experience an iconic North Carolina trail race at Bur Mil Park featuring scenic watershed trails around three lakes. Choose from half marathon, marathon, or forty mile distances with solo, relay, and rucking categories available.

Take on a scenic trail challenge in Southern Pines. Choose between a four-hour race to complete as many one-mile loops as you can, or a three-loop 5K on the same beautiful course. The route passes a historic 470-year-old pine tree.

The Unforeseen at Reedy Creek Nature Preserve is a trail event where a dice roll decides a random race distance shortly before the start, and a six hour option lets participants complete as many 2.25 mile laps as possible.

A community endurance event on a flat 2 mile loop around a lakeside property, Oakwood 24 raises funds for Healing Transitions and welcomes runners, walkers, bikers and relay teams.

This Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot in Danville features a scenic 5K Run and Walk along the Riverwalk Trail, plus a free Children's Fun Run. Proceeds support local school programs and scholarships. Participants can enjoy costume fun and race..

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 at Cane Creek Mountains Natural Area in Snow Camp, NC on Friday after Thanksgiving. Half marathon and 7.5 mile options include run, ruck, economy and virtual entries with marked single track and aid stations.

Hit the trails after Thanksgiving at the Leftovers Trail Run in Briar Chapel. Choose a 5K or 10K on a scenic, mixed-terrain course. The event features a unique, eco-conscious swag scramble with vintage race gear, a post-race party, and a fr..

A 31.5-mile three-loop run around Derby Community Building in Ellerbe NC, raced on asphalt and dirt with course markings and open traffic. Runners receive a free spaghetti meal and a custom finisher medal; awards for overall and Richmond Co..

Join the Turkey Chase in Cary for a post Thanksgiving run through William B. Umstead State Park. Choose from 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances with full transportation provided to the race site.

Experience a cross country festival in Pittsboro featuring a 40 mile ultramarathon, 40K, and age graded team relay with live music and camping.

Trail races at Hanging Rock State Park offering a 50K and a 25K over technical, rocky trails with significant elevation gain; winter timing with a backup date for severe weather.

Two trail races at Lake Norman State Park in Troutman, NC offer 30K and 50K courses on single-track loops with a nine hour cut off, stocked aid stations, and finisher medals for those who complete their distance.

A holiday trail running event on a 1.17 mile loop at Cape Fear Shiner Park in Lillington, North Carolina. Timed 9 hour, 6 hour, and 3 hour events with proceeds donated to the Harnett Food Pantry.

Experience the natural beauty of Cedarock Park with a variety of trail races in Burlington. Enjoy twisty single track trails followed by hot soup and a finisher hoodie at this long running December event.