Trail Running calendar near Troy 2026-2027

Event Overview The Triple Lakes Trail Race is a trail running event held on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Bur-Mil Park in Greensboro, North Carolina. The 2026 edition marks the 20th year of this established North Carolina trail race. The c..

Take on a scenic trail challenge in Southern Pines. Choose between a four-hour race to complete as many one-mile loops as you can, or a three-loop 5K on the same beautiful course. The route passes a historic 470-year-old pine tree.

Run the trails at the Anne Springs Close Greenway in this fall tradition. Choose from a half marathon, 10K, 5K, or a 5K hike, with a special Dog Jog option. The event supports the local dog park and offers finisher medals for the half marat..

A random-distance trail race at Reedy Creek Nature Preserve where the distance is set by a dice roll shortly before the start. Laps are 2.25 mile on flat gravel and single track with an aid station at the pavilion.

Run for a cause at the UCSO Deputy Dash 5K Trail Run in Monroe. This event supports the UCSO Foundation and features a post-race expo with local vendors. Participants receive a finisher medal and race swag bag.

A Thanksgiving Day trail event in Chapel Hill offering a 2 mile fun run, a timed 2 mile, a rugged 5K and a new 10K. The event features kids races, age group awards, aid stations and post race pie.

Trail races at Cane Creek Mountains Natural Area in Snow Camp, NC on Friday after Thanksgiving. Half marathon and 7.5 mile options include run, ruck, economy and virtual entries with marked single track and aid stations.

Hit the trails after Thanksgiving at the Leftovers Trail Run in Briar Chapel. Choose a 5K or 10K on a scenic, mixed-terrain course. The event features a unique, eco-conscious swag scramble with vintage race gear, a post-race party, and a fr..

A simple 50K in Ellerbe, NC run over three loops totaling 31.5 miles on asphalt and dirt, with a community pasta lunch for runners, a pet food drive, and awards for finishers. Registration closes November 25 or when full.

The Turkey Chase offers a post-Thanksgiving run in Cary with 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances. Choose between an in-person race at Umstead State Park or a virtual option. All participants receive a finisher's medal and a hat.

Event Overview The Shakori 40 Running Festival takes place over a weekend in December. It is held at the Shakori Hills Community Art Center in Pittsboro, North Carolina, near Chapel Hill. The festival offers running events alongside other c..

Trail runs at Hanging Rock State Park in Danbury, NC on Dec 5, 2026, with a 50K and a 25K. Both courses feature technical singletrack, substantial climbing, and multiple aid stations.

On December 12, 2026 at Cedarock Park in Burlington, NC, Run at the Rock features 5K, 10K and half marathon trail courses across single track and equestrian trails, with chip timing, aid stations, post-race food and a free kids race.

A trail fundraiser at Camp Caraway in Sophia NC offering a 5K and a new 10K that climb local ridges and pass through hardwood forest. The event supports camper scholarships and includes chip timing, medals for all, and awards for top finish..