Trail Running calendar near Winston-Salem 2026-2027

The Big Run 5K is a cross-country event in Kernersville celebrating Global Running Day. It features timed 5K heats, an elite wave with cash prizes, and a family-friendly untimed fun run. The event supports a local charity through its procee..

Trail event in Lowell NC using a 10 mile park loop for 50K and 5K distances. Aid stations provide food and fluids, trekking poles are allowed and a 10 hour cutoff applies.

A 50 and 100 mile ultramarathon near Galax, Virginia run on a one mile loop with about 500 feet of vertical gain per loop. Aid and hot food are provided each loop and onsite camping and shower facilities are available.

A trail event at Rocky Face Mountain Recreational Area with a Vertical Mile and a Half Vertical Mile held on a looped course featuring the steep Stairway to Heaven climb. Entry is limited to 175 participants and costs $40 plus fees.

Ultimate Runner is a unique one-night challenge featuring five races: a 1-mile, 400m, 800m, 100m, and a 5K cross-country. To be ranked, you must complete all events. It takes place at the Bob Sosnik Track in Winston Salem.

Two trail distances at Harris Lake County Park on July 18, 2026 combine wide dirt road, open meadows and forested single track with lake views. Limited field, frequent aid stations, chip timing and a free kids Race for Treasure.

Timed trail races at Crystal Springs Recreation Area in Wytheville, VA include 12 hour, 6 hour and 3 hour Crystal Light options plus a limited Leftovers Option. The course is looped and aid stations are cupless with food provided.

A looped trail event at Rocky Branch Park, Belmont NC on August 15, 2026 offering 50K, 25K and 5K. Laps are 3.24 miles with about 293 feet gain and aid stations supply food, drinks, and first aid.

Overview The Carpe Diem - Carpe Noctem Half Marathon and 10K takes place on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Hagan-Stone Park in Pleasant Garden, North Carolina. It is a trail running event offering participants the option to run in the mor..

Trail races at Cane Creek Mountain Natural Area near Snow Camp NC offering a 10K and a half marathon on single track with steep climbs, an optional climb up an 80 foot observation tower, chip timing, aid stations, and shuttles.

This Durham event supports organ donation awareness with a 5k and 1-mile run on the American Tobacco Trail. Participants can also choose a "Sleep In Superhero" registration option. The event finishes with refreshments and awards at Herndon..

A community trail event in Wilkesboro on September 26, 2026 offering 5K and 10K timed runs, a 5K untimed walk, and a virtual option, with chip timing and proceeds supporting the American Cancer Society.

A 5K run or walk in Kannapolis on September 26, 2026 that raises funds for Leashes of Valor to provide no cost service dogs to post 9 11 veterans. The event is dog friendly and includes race shirts, packet pickup, and donation options.

This USATF-certified 5K trail run starts at Sandhills Community College and winds through Southern Pines Reservoir Park. The event includes massages, food trucks, children's activities, and is dog friendly. After the run, stick around for c..

A trail event in Max Meadows, Virginia on October 10-11, 2026 offering 100 mile, 50 mile, 50k and 25k options. Course maps, aid station breakdowns and a runner handbook are provided.

This trail event features a certified 5K run and a 2K walk across a 50-acre horse ranch in Gastonia, NC. A short Half-Pint run for kids 7 and under is also on the schedule. It's planned as a rain or shine event, with registration available..

Two trail races on a 20.5 mile figure 8 loop in Uwharrie National Forest: a 100 mile event of five laps and a 100K event of three laps. Field limited to 150 runners, 36 hour cutoff, and specific qualifying and refund policies apply.

A 100 mile looped trail event in Hickory, NC on October 17 to 18, 2026 for solo runners and teams of 2 to 10, featuring about 70 percent trails, significant elevation, stocked aid stations, night running rules, and pacer and crew provisions..

Rootrock Trail Run at Briar Chapel in Chapel Hill offers 5K, 10K and Half Marathon courses across root and rock strewn single track trails. The event includes aid stations, chip timing, post race food, a free kids treasure race and awards.

A fall trail running event in Greensboro on October 24, 2026 offering half marathon, marathon and 40 mile ultra options plus relays, ruck, virtual and pacer roles. The course circles Lake Brandt, Lake Townsend and Lake Jeanette with aid sta..