Trail Running calendar near Wilmington 2026-2027

Good Hops Beer Run is an about 3 mile trail run in Carolina Beach State Park on June 20 with post-race awards and brewery activities. Registration runs Jan 1 to May 20 with a $30 fee; proceeds benefit local school and state park groups.

An 80s themed boardwalk run and walk at Plyler Park in Myrtle Beach on June 21, 2026, with a 2 mile in-person route and a virtual option. The event is untimed, includes event swag and a costume raffle, and supports Help 4 Kids Backpack Budd..

Epiphany Cross Country in New Bern on August 17, 2026 features separate girls and boys 5K races. Entry has no fee and registration was recorded on December 7, 2025.

A trail event at Briar Patch Hunting property featuring a 20K made from repeated 5K loops, relay and individual divisions, and Beer Mile races. Beer or chocolate milk is offered before laps and beer is available to those 21 and older.

Epiphany Cross Country #2 in New Bern NC features two 5K running races for girls and boys on September 14, 2026; registration opened and closed on December 7, 2025 and the listed fee is zero dollars.

Experience an obstacle course run featuring a 5k course through woodlands and shallow water at Camp Albemarle. Choose between a timed competitive heat or a flexible untimed race with over 20 strength and agility stations.

Run or walk through the scenic Martin Marietta Park in New Bern to support bereaved families. This flat gravel trail event offers both in person and virtual 5K options to honor and remember infants.

Join this cross country event in New Bern North Carolina featuring dedicated races for middle school and high school athletes. Run through a natural course at the Epiphany school grounds with 5K and youth distances available.

Experience a scenic 5K trail run through Carolina Beach State Park to celebrate Great Trails State Day. Support young runners while racing past natural coastal landscapes in this inclusive community event.

A fully supported 24 hour ultramarathon on a USATF certified 1.37779 mile loop through marsh and forest near Cedar Point, North Carolina. Net proceeds support the Marine Raider Foundation and 100 mile finishers receive a belt buckle.

A community trail event at Hines Farm & Stables on 11/07/2026 offering a 5K, virtual 5K and 1 mile walk options; finishers receive medals and frozen yogurt from The Fuzzy Peach.

A 16 hour loop race at Carolina Beach State Park where runners repeat a 4.5 mile course. The event features an aid station, cup free policy, limited group camping and a gate closure that affects overnight stays.

A holiday 5K and 1-mile fun run at Silver Coast Winery with themed course sections, a Santa’s Workshop post-race party, finisher medals, guaranteed shirts for early registrants, and proceeds supporting the Combat Vets Motorcycle Association..

A weekend ultrarunning event in Wilmington, NC on January 15-16, 2027 offering 100-mile, 50-mile, 50K and relay options with looped courses, on-site camping, music, and event amenities.

A 24-hour endurance run on a USATF-certified 1.0806 mile paved loop in The Market Common, Myrtle Beach, with chip timing, an aid station, tent city, awards for 100+ miles, and prize money for top finishers.