Trail Running calendar near Robbins 2026-2027

A 24 hour trail ultramarathon at Hinson Lake in Rockingham NC on a USATF certified 1.5032 mile loop featuring electronic timing, night chem light markings, a 500 runner cap and awards for 24 hour and 100 K finishers.

Flint's Fabulous 5K in Kannapolis on September 26, 2026 supports Leashes of Valor and funds service dogs provided at no cost to post 9/11 veterans. The dog friendly 5K includes optional donation levels that fund training and supplies.

A 5K trail run from Sandhills Community College through Southern Pines Reservoir Park on a USATF certified course, with race timing, awards, vendors, massages and a dog friendly atmosphere.

Trail races at Salem Lake Marina feature a 30K, a 7-mile loop, and a 5K on a mostly shaded wooded trail, with water stops, packet pickup, post-race food and beer, and proceeds benefiting the Salem Lake Trail System.

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.

A timed 5K at Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge in Pittsboro with three gravel loops through fields and forests, a family friendly Fun Run to the new pig habitat, food vendors, awards, and proceeds supporting The Pig Project.

Deerfly Trail Race at Carvers Creek State Park features timed 11K and 6K courses plus canine-only events on October 17, 2026. The event is limited to 200 participants and includes year-six shirts, coins, and cash awards for course records.

A two-day trail ultramarathon in Uwharrie National Forest on October 17 and 18, 2026 featuring 100 mile and 100K options run on a 20.5 mile figure 8 loop. The event has a 36 hour cutoff and a 150 runner limit.

Rootrock Trail Run at Briar Chapel features 5K, 10K and Half Marathon single track courses with varied technical terrain, on-course aid, chip timing, post-race food, and finisher medals.

A self paced event at Weymouth Woods featuring a four hour one mile loop challenge and a three loop 5K, with run and ruck categories, on course aid, awards, race shirts, and medals.

Trail races around three Greensboro lakes at Bur Mil Park mark 20 years with half marathon, marathon, and 40 mile options plus relays, ruck and virtual choices. The course uses marked watershed trails with aid stations and generous cutoffs.

A three-race off-road series in North Carolina featuring single-track trail runs across Eno River, Uwharrie, and the Mountains-to-Sea Trail with multiple distance options and series awards based on total mileage.

A trail race at Eno River State Park on October 25, 2026 offering 6 and 11 mile courses over technical single-track with rocky, root-filled terrain. Participants receive custom race swag, refreshments, and awards for top finishers.

A 24 hour individual and relay event at Mint Hill Park with a 1.35 mile loop, staffed aid station, on-course timing, and awards including a finisher medal, 100K coin, and 100 mile buckle.

Trail running event at Cane Creek Park in Waxhaw, NC with distances from 4 miles to 50K, aid stations on course, included cookout lunch, and awards for top three overall in each distance.

Trail event at Reedy Creek Nature Preserve with a dice-determined random distance (4.5–27 miles) and a 6-hour lap option on a 2.25-mile loop.

A 5K trail run with a virtual 5K option on November 14, 2026 at The Simpson Event Center in Monroe, NC, featuring an expo, vendor food trucks, participant giveaways, and proceeds benefiting the UCSO Foundation.

A 24-hour timed run and walk on November 21, 2026, Oakwood24 raises funds for Healing Transitions at a new Lakeside Retreats location, includes a Saturday morning remembrance hour, and offers timed ultra, relay, and fundraising options.

Thanksgiving Day trail run at Briar Chapel with a 2-mile fun run, rugged 5K, and new 10K, plus a free kids race, post-race pie, awards, and marked, supported trails.

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.