Trail Running calendar near Summerfield 2025-2026

Take on the Naked Mountain Ultra at Morrow Mountain State Park in Albemarle, NC on March 7, 2026, with 50 mile, 25 mile, or 10 mile loops that climb four scenic peaks. Expect well stocked aid stations and a welcoming trail community.

Run the MST 100 in Durham NC on March 7, 2026, offering 100 mile, 50 mile, 50K and 10 mile courses along the scenic Mountains to Sea Trail at Falls Lake. Mostly single track with bridges and 8,000 feet of climbing.

Tackle a 26.2 mile trail marathon through William B Umstead State Park near Raleigh NC, across scenic single track and gravel paths with forest and lake views. Fully supported and proceeds benefit park preservation.

Take to scenic trails around Lake Brandt and Lake Townsend in Greensboro with 5, 10 or 17 mile options for runners, ruckers and virtual participants. Collect a finisher medal that joins the North Carolina Trail Mega Medal Series.

Join Miles 4 Moore on Mar 7, 2026 in Pinehurst NC for a marathon, half marathon or 5K around scenic Reservoir Park trails. Proceeds fund gym memberships, coaching and nutrition support for low income families and student athletes.

Hit the trails at Pluck Farm for the Learning Outside 5K Trail Run or walk, plus a kids dash and virtual option. Expect muddy singletrack, after event brews, and the chance to support programs that connect children with nature.

Tackle rugged single track at the second annual Cane Creek Mountain 3.3 mile trail run in Snow Camp NC. Enjoy rolling hills, rocky outcrops and creeks while supporting Snow Camp Fire & Rescue.

Choose 25K or 50K on sandy, rooty trails beneath longleaf pines at Weymouth Woods in Southern Pines NC. Enjoy a chip timed race, tech shirt and finisher medal while supporting Friends of Weymouth Woods.

Run the scenic New River Trail in Fries Virginia on flat dirt out and back courses that follow the river and Chestnut Creek. Distances from 10K to 100k suit every trail runner, with aid stations and a buckle for 100k finishers.

Take on scenic single track sections of the Mountains to Sea Trail around Falls Lake in Durham on April 12, 2026, with 12 Mile or 50K distances. Bull City Running Co provides a custom shirt, finisher award and upbeat aid support.

Uforea visits Uwharrie National Forest near Troy, North Carolina on April 18, 2026, offering scenic yet rugged trail loops through Dutchman's Creek. Choose a daytime 50K, a counterclockwise nighttime 50K, or combine both for the Ultimate 10..

Run the Froggy Mountain Sweet Sixteen 50K in Galax, Virginia on April 18, 2026. Tackle 1 mile loops with about 500 feet gain per loop and a 16 hour cutoff, while enjoying aid stations, hot meals and free camping.

Run the 10th annual Rise & Run 5K on April 18 along a scenic trail, with a 1 mile kids run and post race music, food trucks, and family fun. Proceeds benefit Friend to Friend programs for survivors.

Take on the scenic singletrack around Lake Brandt at Owls Roost Rumble, with half marathon, 4 mile and virtual options. Expect aid stations, pro timing, photos, a custom shirt and a finisher medal that joins the NC Trail Mega Medal.

Join the Iredell Rise & Shine 5K or 1 Mile Fun Run at Jennings Park on April 25, 2026, for scenic nature trails, strollers welcome, and food trucks. All ages welcome with water and first aid on site.

Join the Philosopher’s Way Trail Runs in Chapel Hill with 10 mile and 7k options on April 26 or self timed runs through May 3. Run marked single track and gravel routes while supporting Carolina North Forest restoration.

Experience the Moonlight Bootlegger, a night trail 5K at Hagan Stone Park marked by hundreds of LED tea lights and live bluegrass. Bring a headlamp and enjoy a race shirt, commemorative mason jar and post race cocktails.

Run scenic trails at The Mighty Mountain Run 5K and 10K in Sophia North Carolina on May 9, 2026, a fundraiser for camper scholarships at Camp Caraway. Expect rugged single track, rewarding climbs, medals and pro chip timing.

Tackle rugged singletrack and gravel loops at Camp Agapé in Fuquay Varina NC with technical terrain and serious elevation gain. Limited entries, cupless practices encouraged, and 100k runners may use a registered pacer.

Run the scenic yet demanding trails of Carvins Cove with a 25k or full marathon on May 31, 2026. Limited to 300 runners with in person and virtual options, the course offers big climbs, well stocked aid stations and a finisher medal.