Trail Running calendar near Spring Lake 2026-2027

Experience a unique 50K event featuring ten consecutive 5K runs starting every hour on a natural surface course. Bring your own supplies and enjoy a social atmosphere with fellow runners during the scheduled breaks between laps.

Run to Remember in Cary, NC offers in-person and virtual 2, 4, and 6 mile races on the Northwest Cary YMCA greenway to support the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Finishers receive a medal and gift and course records may earn a prize.

A two day ultramarathon gathering at Sky Maple Farm in Hillsborough NC that combines looped running with moving meditation, sound baths, yoga, equine assisted meditation and a vegetarian farm to table dinner.

A summer trail race at Harris Lake County Park on July 18, 2026 offering 5 and 10 mile options with lake views, meadows, and mostly single-track trails. The event is limited to 300 runners and includes aid stations, chip timing, a race tee,..

Experience a family friendly obstacle course in Garner where parents and kids aged 5 and up run together. Tackle a two mile course featuring up to 16 obstacles with options for medals and even your dog.

World Relief Durham's third Run for Refugees 5K is on August 22, 2026 at Miracle Park in Durham. Paid entries include a shirt and professional timing, and children age 5 and under may participate free with an adult.

A themed 5K and a 500 m kids run on August 22, 2026 at East Davidson High School in Thomasville, NC. The event uses a campus cross country course, encourages decade attire, and includes an award for best dressed.

A trail event at Hagan-Stone Park offering half marathon and 10K runs plus ruck and virtual options, with morning, evening, and double-entry formats; evening races may require personal lights.

Trail races of 10K and Half Marathon take place at Cane Creek Mountain Natural Area near Snow Camp NC. An optional 80 foot observation tower climb is offered at the end and non climbers receive a time penalty at an aid station.

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 24 hour trail ultramarathon at Hinson Lake in Rockingham NC on a USATF certified 1.5032 mile loop featuring electronic timing, night chem light markings, a 500 runner cap and awards for 24 hour and 100 K finishers.

A USATF-certified *5K* trail run starting at Sandhills Community College and winding through Southern Pines Reservoir Park, featuring race timing, awards, wellness vendors, food trucks, children’s activities, and a dog-friendly atmosphere.

Test your limits on a USATF certified asphalt loop in Lillington. This supported endurance event features a lit course at night and convenient trackside camping for a personalized running experience.

Deerfly Trail Race at Carvers Creek State Park features timed 11K and 6K courses plus canine-only events on October 17, 2026. The event is limited to 200 participants and includes year-six shirts, coins, and cash awards for course records.

Two ultramarathon distances on October 17-18, 2026 in Uwharrie National Forest using a 20.5 mile figure eight loop. Field is limited to 150 runners and both races have a 36 hour cutoff.

Trail races at Briar Chapel on October 17, 2026 offer 5K, 10K and Half Marathon courses on root and rock filled single track, with chip timing, frequent aid stations, post race food, and a free kids race for ages 11 and under.

A four hour timed challenge of repeated one mile loops at Weymouth Woods with a separate five kilometer three loop option. Aid station support, race shirts and medals are provided and prizes go to the top male and female.

Oakwood 24 in Raleigh on Nov 21, 2026 supports Healing Transitions and uses a flat 2 mile loop around a lake. The event offers competitive entries, relay team options, and an open format for runners, walkers, and cyclists.

Celebrate Thanksgiving at Briar Chapel with a variety of trail races ranging from 2 miles to 10K. Enjoy smooth paths or technical single track trails followed by post race pie and festive awards.

Trail races on Black Friday in Snow Camp North Carolina with a 13.1 mile and a 7.5 mile course, offering run, ruck, economy and virtual options on marked single track trails with aid stations.