Trail Running calendar near Southern Pines 2025-2026

Enjoy scenic single track at the Little River Trail Runs on January 10, 2026, choosing from 10 mile or 7 kilometer courses with aid stations and friendly volunteers. All proceeds support park and trail upkeep, so every mile gives back.

Push your limits at the Frosty Cox 6 Hour Trail Race in Concord NC, a timed loop on mostly singletrack with big climbs and a staffed aid station with home baked treats and possibly hot cocoa. Limited entries, register early.

Run the Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Trail Half or 5 Mile at Northeast Park with scenic Reedy Fork River crossings, ruck divisions and virtual entries. Registration includes a custom hoodie, finisher medal, post race food and beer.

Run laps on a scenic singletrack loop through Haw River State Park, repeating a 3.2 mile trail lap for set times. Choose 3 Hour, 6 Hour, 12 Hour or a 12 Hour relay for a solo or team endurance challenge.

Join the 35th Uwharrie Mountain Run Feb 7 2026 in Uwharrie National Forest. Choose 40 mile, 20 mile or 8 mile single track courses with rocky roots, creek crossings and aid stations, and earn handcrafted pottery finisher awards.

Viking Dash - Raleigh, NC The Viking Dash - Raleigh takes place on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Harris Lake County Park, 2112 County Park Dr, New Hill, NC 27562. The event is presented as the Raleigh Viking Dash Trail Run and includes mu..

Push your limits at Holly Springs Race Against the Sun, a 12 and 24 hour trail loop challenge at Sugg Farm Park with solo, relay and ruck divisions. Tackle a 4.167 mile rolling loop with aid stations and crew support, and earn milestone pat..

Run as many 4.3 mile loops as you can in 24 hours at Cheraw State Park. Scenic pine and oak trails, limited campsites, on course aid, and a 100 mile buckle for those who keep going.

Run through scenic countryside at the Ellerbe Marathon and Half Marathon, a USATF certified loop that brings you back to town for a festive finish. Finishers get a custom medal, pottery wine cup, race shirt and a post race meal.

Miles 4 Moore in Pinehurst offers marathon, half and 5K options to raise funds for gym memberships, coaching and nutrition for low income families and local high school athletes. Enjoy scenic Sandhills trails, aid stations and food trucks.

Explore the northern Greensboro trails in early spring with scenic 5, 10 and 17 mile courses around Lake Brandt and Lake Townsend. In person, ruck and virtual options available plus a connectable Mega Medal.

Tackle the Naked Mountain Ultra at Morrow Mountain State Park NC, with 50, 25 and 10 mile courses that climb four park peaks across extensive singletrack. Aid stations and pacers for the 50 mile keep the trail energy high.

Run 26.2 miles through the woodland trails of William B. Umstead State Park in Raleigh at the Umstead Trail Marathon, a challenging yet scenic race that supports park preservation and the Carolina Godiva Track Club. Expect rugged single tra..

Near Falls Lake in Durham, MST 100 offers 100 mile, 50 mile, 50K and 10 mile trail races on mostly single track with multiple lake crossings. Rough rolling terrain and 8,000 feet of climb make it a true ultrarun challenge.

TarDevil 30 Mile Bushwack is a point to point fat ass style training run alternating between UNC and Duke. Expect challenging terrain and inherent risks; join at your own risk for a gritty, unofficial long run experience.

Run 12M and 50K on the scenic Mountains to Sea Trail around Falls Lake, starting and finishing at Blue Jay Point County Park. Winding single track, roots, rocks and water crossings create a technical but rewarding trail experience.

Uforea is a trail challenge in Uwharrie National Forest near Troy, NC offering daytime and nighttime 50K races or the Ultimate 100K for those who run both. Enjoy rugged singletrack, scenic ridgelines and a true endurance test.

Take on the Owls Roost Rumble at Bur Mil Park with half marathon and 4 mile trail options around scenic Lake Brandt on rolling singletrack. Ruck and virtual entries welcome and finishers earn a connectable North Carolina Trail Mega Medal.

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.

Tackle rolling hills and scenic single track through hardwood forest at Camp Caraway in the Northern Uwharrie Mountains. Choose 5K or 10K, enjoy chip timing, medals and trophies, and help fund camper scholarships.