Trail Running calendar near Sophia 2026-2027

Experience a rugged obstacle course at Porter Farms featuring mud and creek crossings near Charlotte. Choose from 5K and 10K distances or endurance challenges in a classic farm setting.

The New South Trail Marathon offers full and half marathon distances on the trails of the Whitewater Center in Charlotte. Runners will find aid stations with hydration and food along the course. Unique finisher medals are guaranteed for ear..

Experience a scenic trail run through the long leaf pine trees of the Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve. Choose between 25K and 50K distances on a sandy course while supporting local conservation efforts.

This unique event challenges runners with successive one-mile loops at the Statesville Soccer Complex. Each round, the required finishing time gets shorter. It's part of a larger championship series where runners can earn points and compete..

A multi-loop trail event at Cedarock Park on April 11, 2026 offering solo 5K, 10K, half marathon options and 2-4 person relays across four unique 5K+ loops with chip timing and aid stations.

Experience the scenic Saxapahaw Island Loop Trail with a timed 3.6 mile race or an untimed 1.2 mile walk. Join this Earth Month event to celebrate and support the conservation of the Haw River watershed.

Experience a strenuous hike or run through Hanging Rock State Park reaching five high elevations. Choose between 5 or 11 mile routes that summit mountain peaks and explore scenic rock outcrops to support park conservation.

Experience the beauty of the Eno River on technical single track trails in Durham. Choose between a 12 mile or 50 km challenge featuring well stocked aid stations and a supportive community atmosphere.

Uforea is a unique trail challenge in the Uwharrie National Forest. Runners can choose a daytime 50K, a nighttime 50K, or attempt the Ultimate 100K by completing both. The event features distinct clockwise and counter-clockwise courses on t..

Join the 10th annual Rise & Run 5K for a scenic trail run in Southern Pines featuring live music and food trucks to benefit survivors in the community.

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 scenic watershed trails of Greensboro at this versatile event offering half marathon and 4 mile distances. Participants can run, ruck, or hike through rolling singletrack terrain surrounding Lake Brandt.

Experience the nature trails of Jennings Park at this community 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run in Statesville. Enjoy food trucks, vendor booths, and a stroller friendly course perfect for all fitness levels.

Experience a 3 mile trail run or hike through the Hoke Community Forest in Raeford. This dog friendly event features a dedicated canicross race and a general fun run where all finishers receive a commemorative medal.

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.

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.

Discover an intense obstacle course weekend at McCormick Farms featuring distances from 5K to 50K. Navigate dense forests and a deep quarry during this comprehensive Spartan Trifecta event in North Carolina.

The Clock of Doom 50K breaks the distance into ten timed segments. Before each part, a random "Doom Time" countdown is set, and runners must finish before the clock hits zero or face elimination. The event features a flat greenway course an..

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.