Trail Running calendar near Rocky Mount 2026-2027

Experience the diverse trails of Cliffs of the Neuse State Park with distances ranging from a 4 mile hike to a 50K ultra. Enjoy scenic views of the lake and river while running through beautiful single track terrain.

Experience flowy single track and technical hairpin turns at Lake Crabtree. This event offers a 7.3 mile course and a half marathon through scenic wooded trails with lakeside festivities and a free kids race.

Experience the beauty of the Mountains to Sea Trail in Durham with a 12 mile or 50k technical trail race. Runners enjoy single track paths along the Eno River featuring technical terrain and a cupless hydration format.

A timed 5k trail run and family walk in Greenville, NC, supporting local mothers through the Carolina Pregnancy Center. Early registrants get a shirt, swag bag, and a gift token. All timed runners receive a medal, with extra prizes for the..

Experience a unique trail festival in Chapel Hill featuring relay races and solo distances on a scenic 4 mile loop. Enjoy a weekend of camping and music at a venue that supports an animal sanctuary.

Experience the 18th annual trail event at Carolina North Forest featuring 10 mile and 7 kilometer distances. Choose between the in-person event or a self-timed run on marked trails in Chapel Hill.

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.

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.

The Agape 100k + 50k will take place in Fuquay-Varina on Saturday 16 May 2026. You can run between 50 and 100 kilometers.

Experience a 5K obstacle course featuring a mud pit and over 20 obstacles at the Rocky Mount Sports Complex. This community event supports local college scholarships and includes distances for both adults and children.

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.

Join a community run on the Cary greenway trails to support local veterans during Memorial Day weekend. Choose between multiple distances including 2, 4, and 6 mile options for runners, walkers, and strollers.

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.

A cross country meet in New Bern, NC on August 17, 2026, featuring separate Girls and Boys 5K races at The Epiphany School with timing and results provided by Run The East, LLC.

The Run for Refugees 5k returns for its third year on August 22, 2026, starting at Durham's Miracle Park. This professionally timed event supports World Relief Durham's work with immigrants and refugees. Participants of all ages can join, w..

Experience a fun and supportive women only 5k obstacle mud run near Raleigh. Navigate mud pits and obstacles at your own pace while enjoying a day of climbing, sliding, and teamwork with friends or family.

The Sugg Farm Ultra will take place in Holly Springs on Saturday 12 September 2026. You can run between 20 and 50 miles.

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 cross country meet on September 14, 2026 at The Epiphany School in New Bern NC featuring separate 5K races for girls and boys, with timing provided by Run The East, LLC.

Run or walk through the scenic Martin Marietta Park in New Bern to support bereaved families. This flat gravel trail event offers both in person and virtual 5K options to honor and remember infants.