Trail Running calendar near Summerfield 2026-2027

Celebrate the 10th annual Rise & Run 5K on a scenic trail course in Southern Pines. Enjoy a family morning with a kids' run, live music, and food trucks. Every step supports Friend to Friend's work empowering survivors in the community.

The Blue Heaven Trail Fest offers a weekend of trail running on a scenic 4-mile loop in Chapel Hill. Choose from relay, half marathon, or shorter 4-mile runs, with overnight camping available. The event supports a local animal sanctuary and..

Trail race at Bur-Mil Park in Greensboro on April 25, 2026. Options include a half marathon or four mile run, plus ruck and virtual entries, with technical shirts and a finisher medal that links to the NC Trail Mega Medal Series.

A community running event at scenic Jennings Park in Statesville. Choose from a 5K or a 1 Mile Fun Run, with separate age categories for youth and adults. Strollers are welcome, and there will be food trucks and activities.

The Philosopher’s Way Trail Runs return for a 17th year on April 26, 2026. Choose between a 10-mile or 7 km course on the single-track trails of Carolina North Forest. A self-timed option lets you run the marked course on your own schedule..

Run under the stars at this unique night trail race. Follow hundreds of LED tea lights and live bluegrass music along rolling trails in Hagan-Stone Park. Finish with a custom mason jar and post-race celebration.

The Agape 100K and 50K in Fuquay Varina NC were scheduled as looped trail races at Camp Agape but have been cancelled. The course used roughly 6 mile loops with two aid stations and significant elevation gain.

Trail races of 2 mile, 5 mile, and 10 mile take place at Briar Chapel Great Meadow Park in Chapel Hill on May 16, 2026. Courses start on pavement then move to single track with rock and root sections and include a free kids race and post ra..

A memorial weekend run in Cary with in-person and virtual 2, 4, and 6 mile options, a new course at the Northwest Cary YMCA, medals for finishers, and awards that support the local Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Trail races at Sherwood Archers in Carvins Cove on May 31, 2026, offering a 25k and a marathon plus virtual options. The marathon features about 3500 feet of climbing, eight aid stations, technical shirts, and finisher awards.

Join the community for The Big Run Roanoke on June 3, 2026. Run a timed 5K on the Tinker Greenway or bring the kids for a free fun run at Fallon Park. The event benefits the local non-profit Smiles4Tab.

The Big Run 5K is a cross-country event in Kernersville celebrating Global Running Day. It features timed 5K heats, an elite wave with cash prizes, and a family-friendly untimed fun run. The event supports a local charity through its procee..

A 50 and 100 mile ultramarathon near Galax, Virginia run on a one mile loop with about 500 feet of vertical gain per loop. Aid and hot food are provided each loop and onsite camping and shower facilities are available.

A trail event at Rocky Face Mountain Recreational Area with a Vertical Mile and a Half Vertical Mile held on a looped course featuring the steep Stairway to Heaven climb. Entry is limited to 175 participants and costs $40 plus fees.

Ultimate Runner is a unique one-night challenge featuring five races: a 1-mile, 400m, 800m, 100m, and a 5K cross-country. To be ranked, you must complete all events. It takes place at the Bob Sosnik Track in Winston Salem.

Wine 4 Wildlife 4 Miler is a four mile vineyard event in Goodview VA with on-site and virtual options. Winners are chosen by closeness to a predicted finish time and all finishers receive a wine-stopper medal redeemable for a free glass.

Two trail distances at Harris Lake County Park on July 18, 2026 combine wide dirt road, open meadows and forested single track with lake views. Limited field, frequent aid stations, chip timing and a free kids Race for Treasure.

The Sugg Farm Ultra will take place in Holly Springs on Saturday 12 September 2026. You can run between 20 and 50 miles.

Overview The Carpe Diem - Carpe Noctem Half Marathon and 10K takes place on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Hagan-Stone Park in Pleasant Garden, North Carolina. It is a trail running event offering participants the option to run in the mor..

Trail races at Cane Creek Mountain Natural Area near Snow Camp NC offering a 10K and a half marathon on single track with steep climbs, an optional climb up an 80 foot observation tower, chip timing, aid stations, and shuttles.