Trail Running calendar near Umstead 2025-2026

Run the Triple Lakes Trail Race on scenic watershed trails around three lakes at Bur Mil Park. Choose from half, marathon, 40 mile and relays, with aid stations, chip timing and a finisher medal.

Located at Schenck Forest near NC State along Reedy Creek Rd in Raleigh, the Schenck Forest Trail Race is a 6.2-mile run on single-track trails through creeks and rolling hills adjacent to Umstead Park. Racers wind through the Carl Alwin Sc..

Run the scenic trails of Eno River State Park on Oct 26, 2025 with 6 or 11 mile options featuring technical single track, a river crossing and rock bouldering. Enjoy custom race swag, chip timing and post race refreshments.

Take on three scenic off road trail races around Durham NC at Eno River, Uwharrie and the Mountains to Sea Trail in 2025 and 2026. Sign up for the full series and finish all three races to earn series awards and a custom finisher prize.

Join the Sandhills Sasquatch Challenge in Southern Pines on Nov 1, 2025. Run repeated 1 mile loops for four hours or a three loop 5K with a one hour cutoff, enjoy scenic trails, aid station, medals and race awards.

The Joint Special Operations (JSO) 10K Run and 5K Walk is a unique trail race held at Historic Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The all off-road course features challenging terrain including dirt, mud, gravel, and sand along tank trails and fire..

The Hybrid 8K is a unique running event held in Danville, Virginia, that combines both trail and road running for an exciting race experience. Participants can run solo or as part of a four-person team. The course begins at Anglers Park, wh..

Event overview The Wings of Hope 5K takes place on Saturday, November 8, 2025, in Pinehurst, North Carolina. The event is a family-friendly run/walk organized by FirstHealth Fitness, Pinehurst, and it benefits the FirstHealth Cancer CARE Fu..

The Oakwood 24 will take place in Raleigh on Saturday 22 November 2025.

Run rolling trails through hardwood forest at the 16th Annual Camp Chestnut Ridge Trail Races in Efland NC on Nov 22, 2025, with 4 mile and 8 mile options and a 3 mile virtual race. Scenic, challenging trails and a friendly community vibe.

Join a Thanksgiving trail trot at Briar Chapel Great Meadow Park in Chapel Hill with timed and untimed 2 mile and 5K routes for every pace. Finish with pie, awards, giveaways and free photos while supporting PORCH Briar Chapel.

Take on natural surface trails at Cane Creek Mountains on Friday, November 28, 2025 for Black Toenail Friday, with 13.1 mile and 7.5 mile options for runners and ruckers plus virtual entries. Finishers get a long sleeved shirt, post race fo..

Leftovers Trail Run is held at Briar Chapel in Chapel Hill, NC, on Thanksgiving weekend, offering 5K and 10K rugged trail courses. The race unfolds across Briar Chapel’s 900-acre grounds, with a 20+ mile network of forest trails featuring u..

Join Turkey Chase in Cary NC on Nov 29, 2025 with in person and virtual 5K, 10K and half plus kids stroller fun. Finishers get a medal and knit hat, RaceJoy live tracking keeps friends updated and awards add holiday excitement.

Run the Shakori 40 Festival in Pittsboro NC on Dec 5 and 6, 2025 with cross country courses from 4 miles to a 40 mile ultramarathon. Celebrate with team relays, camping, live music, bonfires and craft beer.

Join the Cape Fear Holiday Run, a timed trail loop at Cape Fear Shiner Park in Lillington on December 13, 2025, offering 9 hour, 6 hour, and 3 hour formats. Run for a cause with proceeds benefiting the Harnett Food Pantry and enjoy aid stat..

Race Cedarock Park trails in 5K, 10K, or half marathon and earn a cozy hoodie and finisher medal. Chip timing, hot post race soup, free photos, a kids race, awards, contests, and giveaways make it a fun day for all.

Freedom Starts Here 10K, 5K, and 1-Mile Run is a Pinehurst, North Carolina charity race held at the Sandhills Community College Campus, running through Reservoir Park and the Whitehall Trail Network along a well-maintained course that start..

Enjoy scenic single track at the Little River Trail Runs on January 10, 2026, choosing from 10 mile or 7 kilometer courses with aid stations and friendly volunteers. All proceeds support park and trail upkeep, so every mile gives back.

Event overview The Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Trail Half Marathon & 5 Mile is a trail running event on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Northeast Park, 3421 Northeast Park Drive, Gibsonville, NC 27249. The course includes on-trail sections wit..