Trail Running calendar near Raleigh 2026-2027

Run a 5k under the stars at Hagan-Stone Park, guided by hundreds of LED tea lights and live bluegrass music. This night trail race includes a custom shirt, a commemorative mason jar, and two post-race cocktails or mocktails. A headlamp is r..

Experience an outdoor adventure in Raleigh featuring a two mile obstacle course with mud and a giant slip and slide. This family friendly event is open to all ages and includes a finisher medal for everyone.

Spartan obstacle weekend at McCormick Farms in Spring Lake, NC on May 2 to 3, 2026, with Sprint, Super, Beast, Ultra and Kids races across dense forest, rolling hills and a deep quarry. An obstacle workshop on May 1 and spectator access are..

Experience the inaugural Run to the Rhythm Trail 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run at Northwood High School. Enjoy a scenic morning of wooded paths and rolling hills through Pittsboro's natural trails with options for all ages.

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.

Experience a unique 50K event featuring ten consecutive 5K runs starting every hour on a natural surface course. Bring your own supplies and enjoy a social atmosphere with fellow runners during the scheduled breaks between laps.

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.

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 USATF-certified *5K* trail run starting at Sandhills Community College and winding through Southern Pines Reservoir Park, featuring race timing, awards, wellness vendors, food trucks, children’s activities, and a dog-friendly atmosphere.

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.

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.