Trail Running calendar near Wilmington 2025-2026

Take on the scenic trails at Hines Farm & Stables with a 5K, virtual 5K, kids 1 mile and a 1 mile walk, perfect for families and casual runners alike. Finish line frozen yogurt from The Fuzzy Peach, medals for finishers, and free photos add..

Event Tideland 24 is a fully supported 24-hour ultramarathon held in Cedar Point, North Carolina, in the Croatan National Forest. The event is organized as a fundraiser; net proceeds are donated to the Marine Raider Foundation. To date the..

Run The Fort is the fourth annual 5K run/walk held at Fort Macon in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina (Fort Macon, 2303 E Fort Macon Rd). Proceeds benefit local nonprofits from Carteret County, this year supporting the Boys and Girls Club of t..

Event overview The 16 Hour Lock-In is a 16-hour timed event at Carolina Beach State Park in Carolina Beach, North Carolina on November 22–23, 2025. Participants run a 4.5-mile loop as many times as they choose within the 16-hour period. The..

The SOHO-HO AND AWAY WE GO! is a festive running event held at Silver Coast Winery in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina. Scheduled for December 13, 2025, it features a 5K race and a 1-mile fun run. The course is a Christmas-themed trail with..

Carolina Beach State Park Trail Half Marathon & 5K is a trail race held in Carolina Beach, North Carolina, staged at American Legion Post #129. The event offers a Half Marathon (two laps) and a 5K on rolling, pine-laced single-track trails..

The Southern Tour Ultra, held in Wilmington, North Carolina, is a multi-distance ultramarathon event featuring a 100-mile individual race, a 50-mile individual race, a 50K, and a 50-mile age-graded relay. The course consists of multiple 10-..

The Myrtle Beach 24 Hour will take place in Myrtle Beach from Saturday 24 January 2026 to Sunday 25 January 2026.

Run or hike scenic river and lake trails at Cliffs of the Neuse State Park on Saturday, March 21. Options range from a 4 mile hike to a 50K trail run. Timed courses, great views, and a sustainable wood finisher medal for timely signups.

Start beneath Old Baldy Lighthouse on vehicle free Bald Head Island and run through maritime forest and wide beaches. Choose 50 km or 51.4 miles and help support the Bald Head Island Conservancy.

Hit the sand at the Sledgehammer Beach Run in North Topsail Beach on April 11, 2026, with half marathon, 10K and 5K beach and virtual options. The race honors a Marine World War II veteran and benefits Semper Fi and America’s Fund.

The OWLS Fort Macon 5K Trail Run is a scenic cross-country race held at Fort Macon State Park in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina. Scheduled for April 11, 2026, the 5K course features a mix of wooded and open sun-exposed trails with moderate..