Trail Running Calendar North Carolina 2025-2026

The Warlick Family YMCA Trick or Trail in Gastonia, North Carolina, is a family-friendly fall running event featuring a 5K and a 1-mile Fun Run on the scenic Sytz Family Trail System at the Warlick Family YMCA (address: 2221 Robinwood Road)..

Event The Fonta Flora trail races take place at Fonta Flora Brewery's Whippoorwill Farm in Nebo, North Carolina, along the trails and banks of Lake James State Park. The event is scheduled for October 25-26, 2025 and includes a 50 kilometer..

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..

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 Mo..

Eno River Run is the 14th annual autumn trail race staged at Eno River State Park's Fews Ford Access Area in Durham, North Carolina. Runners may tackle 11 miles or 6 miles along a course that combines technical single-track trails with a fo..

Take on the OMR Ultra 24 hour Challenge at Mint Hill Park, running looped miles on mixed trails with solo or 2 to 6 person relay options. Enjoy a lively crew hub, on course aid, finishers medals, and serious bragging rights for big distance..

Event overview Terror Trails Ultra takes place at Cane Creek Park, 5213 Harkey Road, Waxhaw, NC on Saturday, Nov 1, 2025. The event offers the following distances: 50K 25K 8 Miler 5K Registration closes Thu, Oct 30 at 11:59 PM ET. The org..

The Fuzzy Peach Trail Run invites runners and families to Jacksonville, North Carolina, staging at Hines Farm & Stables on the scenic trails of Hines Farm Park & Stables. The event offers a 5k option, a virtual 5k, a Kids 1-Mile Option with..

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..

The Sandhills Sasquatch in Southern Pines, North Carolina, offers two options: a 1-Mile Repeat that racks up as many laps as possible within four hours, and a 5K that consists of three loops of the same Weymouth Woods Boyd Tract Loop. The w..

The South of the Mountain Trail Run is a 5k trail race held in Bostic, North Carolina, on the grounds of South Mountain Christian Camp. The course runs on dirt trails in a single continuous loop on the south side of Cherry Mountain, offerin..

The Goose Creek Trail Run & Hike takes place in Washington, North Carolina, at a scenic state park featuring beginner-friendly trails with boardwalks and Spanish Moss. The event offers multiple distances: a 10K hike, 10K trail race, half ma..

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..

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..

Gold Mine River Run 5K is a Saturday race held in Marion, North Carolina (28752). The event features a 5K off-road, cross-country course set in the Vein Mountain area south of Glenwood. The course offers a rugged, nature-filled route rather..

Tackle the Chestnut Chase 10K at Chestnut Mountain Nature Park, a scenic trail with a steep opening climb and a rewarding downhill finish. All proceeds support NCMTR and the Chestnut Mountain Foundation.

Event details The Looking Glass 100k is a single-loop trail ultramarathon held in Pisgah Forest, North Carolina, on November 15, 2025. The race starts and finishes near the Pisgah Ranger Station / Davidson River Campground area. The adverti..

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..

Join The Unforeseen at Reedy Creek Nature Preserve for a playful random distance race where a dice roll 15 seconds before the start decides your challenge. Enjoy fast flowing 2.25 mile laps on gravel and single track starting at 8 AM on Nov..

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..