Trail Running calendar near Rockingham 2025-2026

The Ranger Run 5K at Camp Hayes in Coward, South Carolina, is a family-friendly trail running event held on November 1, 2025. Set amidst scenic wilderness trails at 936 E. Friendfield Rd, the race celebrates adventure, faith, and the spirit of the Royal Rangers. Open to participants of all ages, the..

The Joint Special Operations 10K Run will take place in Fort Liberty on Saturday 8 November 2025. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

The Unforeseen is a unique ultrarunning event held at Reedy Creek Nature Preserve in Charlotte, North Carolina. The race features a random distance determined by a dice roll just before the start, ranging from 4.5 to 27 miles, with each lap measuring 2.25 miles. The course consists of flat gravel an..

The Lake Haigler 12-Hour is a night trail running event held at the Anne Springs Close (ASC) Greenway in Fort Mill, South Carolina. Scheduled for November 22, 2025, the race features a 5K loop course around and near Lake Haigler. Participants run continuously from noon to midnight, aiming to complet..

The Birds of a Feather Trail Trot is an annual Thanksgiving Day trail running event held at Briar Chapel in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Participants can choose between a mellow 2-mile course featuring paved trails, grass, and smooth paths, or a more rugged 5K course with roots, rocks, and hills. Bo..

The Black Toenail Friday Half Marathon and 7.5 Mile race is a trail running event held in Snow Camp, North Carolina, at the Cane Creek Mountains Natural Area, Pine Hill Trail Head. Taking place the Friday after Thanksgiving, this race offers participants a chance to enjoy a scenic late-fall run thro..

The Derby 50K in Ellerbe, North Carolina, is a low-key ultramarathon covering 31.5 miles over three loops of rolling hills on a mix of asphalt and dirt roads. The course starts and finishes at the Derby Community Building and is marked with yellow arrows and signs, though runners must remain cautiou..

The Shakori 40 Running Festival, held annually in Pittsboro, North Carolina, is a vibrant celebration of running, nature, and community. The event features a 40-mile ultramarathon, a 40K open race, a 40-mile age-graded team relay for up to 10 members, and a 4-mile open race. The cross-country style..

The Cape Fear Holiday Run is a festive trail running event held at Cape Fear Shiner Park in Lillington, North Carolina. Featuring a 1.17-mile loop that blends scenic trails with a short paved section, the course is accessible for runners of all levels. Participants can choose from 9-hour, 6-hour, or..

The Frosty Cox 6 Hour Trail Race, held in Concord, North Carolina, offers runners a challenging and scenic experience on a private trail network. The course features a 6.2-mile loop composed of 95% singletrack and 5% jeep road, with 1,350 feet of elevation gain per lap. Participants navigate creek c..

The Groundhog’s Lap Race is a challenging endurance running event held at Haw River State Park's Iron Ore Belt Access in Greensboro, North Carolina. Participants can choose from 3-hour, 6-hour, or 12-hour race options, running repeated loops on the Great Blue Heron Loop singletrack trail through the..

The Uwharrie Mountain Run is an annual trail running event held in the Uwharrie National Forest of central North Carolina, featuring challenging single-track courses of 8, 20, and 40 miles. Celebrating its 35th year, the event attracts both recreational and elite runners, offering a unique experienc..

The Mill Stone 50K is a challenging trail ultramarathon held at the scenic Anne Springs Close (ASC) Greenway in Fort Mill, South Carolina. The race features three 10.5-mile loops of mostly single-track, technical trails with some gravel and dirt paths, including at least two creek crossings. The cou..

The Cheraw 24 Hour is an ultramarathon event held at Cheraw State Park in Cheraw, South Carolina. Participants run on a scenic 4.3-mile loop called the Turkey Oak Trail-Outer Loop, featuring a gentle 190-foot elevation gain. The course offers a smooth, flat, and fast trail surface through pine, turk..

The Holly Springs Race Against the Sun will take place in Holly Springs from Saturday 21 February 2026 to Sunday 22 February 2026. You can run between 12 and 24 kilometers.

Perennial: A Time Based Endurance Run is a unique timed running event held at the scenic Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden in Belmont, North Carolina, just minutes from Charlotte. Participants choose from 3-hour, 6-hour, or 10-hour race options, running multiple laps of a roughly 5K loop featuring mostl..

The TarDevil 30 Mile Bushwhack is an annual 30-mile point-to-point training run between the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Duke University. Held in Chapel Hill, NC, the route alternates direction each year, starting at UNC's Old Well in even years and Duke Chapel in odd years. This..

The Naked Mountain Ultra is a trail running event held at Morrow Mountain State Park in Albemarle, North Carolina, featuring distances of 50 miles, 25 miles, and 10 miles. The course traverses four of the park's mountain peaks within the Uwharrie Mountains, one of the oldest mountain ranges in the e..

The Northern Trails Trail Race, held annually in Greensboro, North Carolina, offers a scenic and beginner-friendly trail running experience in the Piedmont region each spring. Starting and finishing at Northern Guilford High School, the event features multiple distance options including 5, 10, and 1..

The Bailes Ridge 12hr will take place in Fort Mill on Saturday 11 April 2026. You can run 50 kilometers.