Trail Running Calendar near Troy 2026-2027

August 2026

Trail Run 3 km 5 km

Run at the Farm at Denton Farm Park features a scenic 5K on mixed grass, gravel, and paved surfaces with notable hills. The day also includes a community 5K followed by preseason middle and high school 3K and 5K races.

September 2026

Sep

26-27

Sa - Su

Hinson Lake 24 Hour Ultra Classic

Rockingham | 30 mi from Troy

Backyard Ultra 100 km

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.

Sep

26

Sa

Sandhills Flyers 5K

Pinehurst | 26 mi from Troy

Trail Run 5 km

A 5K trail run from Sandhills Community College through Southern Pines Reservoir Park on a USATF certified course, with race timing, awards, vendors, massages and a dog friendly atmosphere.

October 2026

Oct

17

Sa

Uwharrie 100 Mile Trail Run

Troy

Trail Run 100 km 100 mi

A 100 mile and 100K trail race in Uwharrie National Forest on October 17-18, 2026 run on a 20.5 mile figure 8 loop of technical singletrack.

November 2026

Nov

14

Sa

Wings of Hope 5K

Pinehurst | 26 mi from Troy

Trail Run 5 km

A timed charity 5K walk and run in Pinehurst on November 14, 2026 supporting the FirstHealth Cancer CARE Fund, with a Celebration Village and on-site lung screening opportunities.

Nov

28

Sa

The Derby 50K - Ellerbe, NC

Ellerbe | 21 mi from Troy

Trail Run 50 km 32 mi

Experience a low key no frills 50k run through the rolling hills of North Carolina. Enjoy a community pasta lunch and support local animal advocates while completing this three loop course on asphalt and dirt roads.

February 2027

Feb

6

Sa

Uwharrie Mountain Run

Ophir | 9 mi from Troy

Trail Run 8 mi 20 mi 40 mi

Winter single track trail races of 8, 20 and 40 miles in Uwharrie National Forest on February 6, 2027. Aid stations, finish food, pottery awards, shirts, parking and shuttles are provided.