Raleigh
Trail Running Calendar near Raleigh 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Raleigh for 2026-2027! We've gathered 19 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
A community event at Camp Agapé featuring a live trail 5K, a virtual 5K with multiple activity options, basket raffles, brunch, and fundraising for ACE environmental education.
A 24-hour timed ultra run and walk on November 21, 2026 benefitting Healing Transitions, with trails, camping, fundraising and a candlelight remembrance hour.
A Thanksgiving Day trail event in Chapel Hill with 2 mile, 5K and 10K courses, plus a free kids race and post-race pie.
Post Thanksgiving trail run at Briar Chapel offering 5K and 10K single track courses, repurposed vintage swag, a free kids race, and a post race party.
December 2026
Timed trail event in Lillington, NC on a 1.17-mile loop with 9-, 6-, and 3-hour race options; proceeds support the Harnett Food Pantry.
January 2027
Point to point 20k on the Mountains to Sea Trail from Falls Dam to Bayleaf Church Road with an aid station at Possum Track Road and a virtual Strava option.
Trail event at Raven Rock State Park on 01/03/2027 featuring runs and a hike over rocky, technical trails with limited parking.
February 2027
5K cross country race in Cary, NC on Feb 14, 2027 with race bibs, a long sleeve shirt option, age group awards, and live online results.
March 2027
A 30 mile point to point training run between Duke and UNC in Chapel Hill on March 6, 2027, an annual self supported fun run where participants assume liability.
A multi format endurance event at Sugg Farm Park and Bass Lake on a 4.167 mile trail loop, featuring 12 hour and 24 hour individual races, a 100 mile with a 30 hour cutoff, relays and ruck divisions with mandatory gear checks.
A 26.2 mile trail marathon through William B. Umstead State Park with about 2,400 feet of elevation gain, regular aid stations, and proceeds supporting park conservation.
April 2027
A multi-distance endurance event in William B. Umstead State Park offering 100 miles (30 hour limit) and a 50 mile option, held April 3-4, 2027 as the 32nd edition.
Trail races and self timed options on the Philosopher's Way course in Carolina North Forest near Chapel Hill NC, offered at 10 mile and 7 kilometer distances.
May 2027
A Memorial Day weekend running event at the Northwest Cary YMCA with in-person and virtual 2, 4, and 6 mile options, a kids-in-strollers category, exhibitor booths, finishers medals, and a prize pool that supports the local Veterans of Foreign Wars.
June 2027
A 6-hour trail challenge of a 5K each hour for six rounds, with patches for partial finishes, a medal for six laps, and world leaderboard ranking.