Trail Running calendar near Raleigh 2026-2027

Take on the Occoneechee Mountain Challenge, a scenic 10 mile trail race in Hillsborough on Jan 25, 2026. The course features rocky single track, about 700 ft of climbing, two aid stations, and a chili finish supporting local charities.

Run the 35th Uwharrie Mountain Run on February 7, 2026 and tackle hilly, chilly single track in Uwharrie National Forest near Ophir NC. Enjoy hearty aid stations, a long sleeve race shirt and handmade pottery awards.

Join the Viking Dash at Harris Lake County Park in Raleigh on Feb 14 for scenic 5K and 10K trail runs and festive Viking finisher medals. Enjoy a heavyweight long sleeve race shirt, spirited competition, and a fun outdoor day.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a scenic 5K at The Land at Hawkins Loop, winding through winter forest, pastures, and restored barns on a 63 acre farm. Open to all ages and abilities, with an onsite photographer and trails to explore after t..

Team up in pairs or fours to tackle 20 laps around the historic Occoneechee Speedway dirt track, about 13.5 miles of fun, strategy and camaraderie. Chip timing, custom swag and a post race BBQ await while teams compete for top honors.

Run the Queen Anne's Revenge Ultra in Greenville on Feb 21, 2026, with 50k and 20k solo or relay options on a scenic 6.2 mile loop. Enjoy multiple laps, wristband handoffs for relays, and support Heart for ENC.

Take on the TarDevil 30 mile Bushwhack, a spirited point to point training run between UNC and Duke that alternates direction each year. This unofficial, adventurous route crosses rugged terrain so come prepared and run at your own risk.

MST 100 Endurance Races offer scenic trail challenges at Falls Lake in Durham, NC on March 7, 2026, from Rolling View Recreation Area. Choose 100 mile, 50 mile, 50K or 10 mile on mostly single track along the Mountains to Sea Trail.

The Umstead Trail Marathon will take place in Umstead on Saturday 7 March 2026. You can run 26 miles.

Run, ruck or hike scenic trails around Lake Brandt and Lake Townsend in Greensboro with 17, 10 and 5 mile options. Entries include shirt, finisher medal, post race food and beer and virtual options.

Run for a cause in the Miles 4 Moore Trail Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K in Southern Pines. Enjoy scenic Reservoir Park trails, on course aid, finisher medals, and support fitness programs for local families and students.

Hit the trails at Pluck Farm for the Learning Outside 5K Trail Run or walk, plus a kids dash and virtual option. Expect muddy singletrack, after event brews, and the chance to support programs that connect children with nature.

A 5K and 10K at Carolina Horse Park in Raeford, NC on March 14, 2026, routed across rolling hills, open fields, and equestrian trails, finishing near the grandstand with a post-race Chili Cookoff and on-site amenities.

Run or hike scenic trails with river and lake views at Cliffs of the Neuse State Park, with 4 mile, 8 mile, 25K and 50K options for all paces. Finishers get tacos and a sustainable wood medal and 50K entrants receive socks.

Enjoy a scenic 3.3 mile trail run at YMCA Camp Frontier through wooded single track with rolling hills, rocky outcrops, and creek crossings. Proceeds benefit Snow Camp Fire & Rescue for a fun, community spirited challenge.

Trail races at Lake Crabtree on March 21, 2026 offer a newly routed 7.3 mile 10K+ and a 13.2 mile half marathon on forested single-track with technical sections, plus post-race food, music, a kids race, and awards.

Choose 25K or 50K on sandy, rooty trails beneath longleaf pines at Weymouth Woods in Southern Pines NC. Enjoy a chip timed race, tech shirt and finisher medal while supporting Friends of Weymouth Woods.

Trail races at Cedarock Park in Burlington NC on April 11, 2026 include 5K, 10K, half marathon and 2–4 person half marathon relays across four connected loops, with marked trails, aid stations, chip timing, and post-race food.

The 17th annual Mountains-to-Sea Trail 12M & 50K Challenge on April 12, 2026 in Durham, NC runs single-track trail miles around Falls Lake. The cupless event includes regularly spaced aid stations, a custom race shirt and finisher's award.

Uforea offers day and night 50K races and a combined 100K on scenic Uwharrie and Dutchman's Creek trails near Troy NC. The same two loop course is run in opposite directions for a unique day and night challenge. Register by April 11.