Trail Running calendar near Umstead 2025-2026

We have found 40 Trailruns within 80 miles of Umstead. See below where and when you can find the races.

The Back in the Day 5K is a nostalgic running event held at East Davidson High School in Thomasville, North Carolina. The race features a relatively flat, two-loop cross country course starting and ending at the East Davidson Football Stadium, with 80% paved surfaces and the remainder on grass and c..

The Friday Night Lights - Elon Opener is a cross country running event held in Elon, North Carolina, serving as the season opener for Elon's cross country team. The race features a men's 6k and a women's 4k, with women running four laps and men six laps of a 1000-meter course. This evening race offe..

September 2025

The Small Team Challenge is a running event held in McLeansville, North Carolina, at Keeley Park. It features multiple races catering to different age groups and skill levels, including an Elementary Mixed 2K, Middle School Girls and Boys 3K, and High School/Open Girls and Boys 5K races. The event e..

The Carpe Diem – Carpe Noctem Half Marathon and 10K is a unique trail running event held at Hagan-Stone Park in Pleasant Garden, North Carolina. Scheduled for September 6, 2025, it offers both half marathon and 10K distances with options to run during the day or at night. The course features well-gr..

The Sugg Farm Ultra, held in Holly Springs, North Carolina, is the town's first ultramarathon event, featuring 20, 40, and 50-mile trail races. The course consists of a scenic 5-mile out-and-back loop on mixed terrain including mulch, gravel, and singletrack trails with some hills, offering a challe..

The Cane Creek Mountain Trail Run, held in Snow Camp, NC, offers a challenging and scenic trail running experience with 10K and half marathon distances. Set in the 1,000-acre Cane Creek Mountain Natural Area, the courses feature stellar single-track trails, steep climbs including a 300-foot ascent t..

The Roanoke Canal 5k is a trail running event held in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, following the historic Roanoke Canal Trail built in 1823. The course features a natural surface with mostly flat terrain and some hills, passing over original canal culverts and a large bulkhead once used for mill..

The Buzzard Rock Ultra, held in Robbins, North Carolina, offers challenging trail running on the Bear Creek Trail System. Featuring a demanding 10-mile loop known as the hardest in Moore County, the course includes rolling singletrack trails, steep climbs, and scenic views, including a summit at Buz..

October 2025

The Cape Fear 24 Hour is an endurance running event held in Lillington, North Carolina, featuring a USATF certified 0.59-mile asphalt loop around local baseball fields. The mostly flat course includes one small incline and is well-lit at night by park lights, eliminating the need for headlamps. Part..

The FRC Deerfly Trail Race is an annual trail running event held at Carvers Creek State Park in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Celebrating its fifth year, the race offers timed 11K and 6K distances through scenic longleaf pine forests in the Sandhills area, where participants may spot local wildlife..

The Uwharrie 100 Mile and 100K Trail Run takes place in the Uwharrie National Forest near Troy, North Carolina. The race features a challenging 20.5-mile figure-8 loop of technical trails with roots, rocks, and a lush forest canopy. Participants in the 100-mile event complete five loops, while 100K..

The Medoc Trail Races, held annually at Medoc Mountain State Park in Hollister, North Carolina, offer a unique trail running experience with two race options: a 10-mile and a 5-mile course. Established in 2008, the event emphasizes a "runner-first" atmosphere, featuring well-supported courses throug..

The Rootrock Trail Run is an annual trail running event held at Briar Chapel in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, featuring 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon distances. Set within a 900-acre green community, the race courses traverse over 20 miles of single-track trails characterized by roots, rocks, and hills,..

The Triple Lakes Trail Race is a renowned trail running event held annually in Greensboro, North Carolina, centered around Lake Brandt, Lake Townsend, and Lake Jeanette. The race offers multiple distances including a half marathon, marathon, and a challenging 40-mile ultra, catering to both beginner..

The Schenck Forest Trail Race is a 6.2-mile trail running event held in Raleigh, North Carolina, within the scenic Carl Alwin Schenck Memorial Forest near NC State University. The course features mainly single-track trails winding through creeks, hills, and sandy banks along Richland Creek, with cro..

The Eno River Run is an annual trail running event held at Eno River State Park in Durham, North Carolina. Celebrating its 14th year, the race offers two distance options: 6 miles and 11 miles. The course features challenging single-track trails, a river crossing on foot, and a brief bouldering sect..

The Tough as Trails Race Series, presented by Bull City Running Co., is a challenging off-road trail running series held in North Carolina across multiple scenic locations including Eno River State Park, Uwharrie National Forest, and the Mountains-to-Sea Trail. The 2025-2026 series features three ra..

November 2025

The Joint Special Operations (JSO) 10K Run and 5K Walk is held at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, featuring a challenging off-road trail course on historic tank trails and fire breaks. The terrain includes dirt, mud, gravel, and sand, making it a unique and demanding race experience. Open to all ages an..

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, where runners start in the parking lot before entering the woo..

The Oakwood 24 will take place in Raleigh from Saturday 22 November 2025 to Sunday 23 November 2025. You can run 24 hours.