Trail Running calendar near Sophia 2025-2026

Event overview Northern Trails Trail Race takes place on Saturday, March 7, 2026, in Greensboro, North Carolina. The course starts and ends at Northern Guilford High School (7101 Spencer Dixon Rd.) and uses trails near Lake Brandt and Lake..

The Umstead Trail Marathon is held at William B. Umstead State Park in Raleigh, North Carolina. The 26.2-mile race is run entirely within the park’s 5,000-acre landscape of dense woods, lakes, streams, and rolling hills.The course blends te..

Event overview The TarDevil 30 Mile Bushwhack is an annual point-to-point training run in Chapel Hill, NC. The event is described as a fun run "fat-ass" that is not affiliated with any organization. Registration details and offici..

Naked Mountain Ultra : event overview The Naked Mountain Ultra is scheduled for Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Morrow Mountain State Park in Albemarle, North Carolina. The event offers the following distances: 50 Miler 25 Mile 10 Miler Morrow..

Perennial at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden on March 7, 2026 is a time based endurance run with 3, 6 and 10 hour options on a roughly 5K trail loop. Limited to 150 spots and benefiting Daniel Stowe Conservancy.

MST 100 Endurance Race on March 7, 2026 at Rolling View Recreation Area near Falls Lake north of Raleigh. Mostly single track trails along the lake offer distances from 10 mile to 100 mile, spectacular views and a community vibe.

Run the New South Trail Marathon at Charlotte Whitewater Center on April 4, 2026. Choose full or half distance and enjoy scenic natural surface trails, lively aid stations, and a rugged, rewarding trail experience.

Mountains-to-Sea Trail 12M & 50K Challenge is the 17th annual event hosted by Bull City Running in Raleigh, North Carolina. The course follows the Mountains-to-Sea Trail through woods around Falls Lake, with both races starting and finishin..

Event overview Uforea is a trail running event in Troy, North Carolina, on April 18, 2026. The event is held on trails in the Uwharrie National Forest and is organized by the UwharrieUltras team. Registration opens October 20, 2025. The eve..

Event details Owls Roost Rumble is a trail race held on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Bur-Mil Park in Greensboro, NC. The event offers the following distances: Half Marathon 4 Mile The event includes ruck and economy package options for bo..

Run under the stars on rolling trails lit by hundreds of LED tea lights at the Moonlight Bootlegger 5K in Hagan Stone Park. Bring a headlamp and enjoy live bluegrass, a commemorative moonshine mason jar and post race cocktails or mocktails.

The Mighty Mountain Run is a trail running event held at Camp Caraway in Sophia, North Carolina, featuring 5K and 10K distances. Set in the scenic Northern Uwharrie Mountains, the course includes rolling hills, gravel, asphalt, and trails t..

Tackle rugged singletrack and gravel at the Agapé 100k and 50k, a looped trail ultramarathon at Camp Agapé in Fuquay Varina NC on May 15 to 17 2026. Expect technical terrain, big climbs and limited spots for a true ultrarunning challenge.

Event overview The May Madness 50K in Hoffman, North Carolina, is an ultramarathon made up of ten consecutive 5K laps (total 50K) held on May 23, 2026. Entrants must complete all ten laps to be considered finishers. Group starts are used fo..

Take on the Momentus BackYard Ultra at Williams Rushing Farm near Monroe, NC on May 30, 2026. Choose the signature hourly BackYard Ultra loop or a single loop Celebrity Fun Run on a rustic dirt course with camping and live music.

Wicked Root 50K in Lowell NC on June 13 offers a bold 50K or fun 5K over rugged 10 mile loops with 1,400 ft climb per loop and a 10 hour cutoff. Aid stations are stocked and every finisher earns a unique handcrafted pottery medal.

Join the Sweaty Backyard Cox Ultra in Concord on July 25, 2026, a last person standing loop challenge with hourly laps. This Bronze qualifier sends the winner to the 2026 Capital Backyard Ultra with entry paid.

Black Copperhead Sting is an ultramarathon held in Belmont, North Carolina at Rocky Branch Park. The event offers 50K, 25K, and 5K distances and marks its 8th year returning to the area. The course is a 3.24-mile trail loop with about 293 f..

Sugg Farm Ultra brings Holly Springs its first ultramarathon on September 12, 2026 with 20, 40 and 50 mile trail races at Sugg Farm. Expect fast courses that set records last year and a welcoming trail community.

The Donate Life NC Hero Run will take place in Durham on Sunday 13 September 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.