Trail Running Calendar North Carolina 2026-2027

Experience the forested trails of Chapel Hill at this annual trail event. Choose from three distances on terrain featuring single track paths and hill climbs followed by post race food and music at Great Meadow Park.

Experience a unique 50K event featuring ten consecutive 5K runs starting every hour on a natural surface course. Bring your own supplies and enjoy a social atmosphere with fellow runners during the scheduled breaks between laps.

Join a community run on the Cary greenway trails to support local veterans during Memorial Day weekend. Choose between multiple distances including 2, 4, and 6 mile options for runners, walkers, and strollers.

The Momentus Back Yard Ultra presents a unique endurance challenge on a private farm. Runners can test their limits in a last-runner-standing format or enjoy a single scenic loop. The trail course mixes terrain over a 4.167-mile lap repeate..

Event Overview The Ridge to Rails event takes place in Old Fort, North Carolina. It features three trail race distances: a 50k, a half marathon, and a 10k. The races use a combination of classic and new trails in the area, including the Old..

Celebrate Global Running Day with a cross country 5K or 1 mile fun run at the Ivey Redmon Sports Complex in Kernersville. This inclusive event features multiple speed heats including an elite category and a post race expo.

The Wicked Root 50k will take place in Lowell on Saturday 13 June 2026. You can run between 5 and 50 kilometers.

Experience a local trail race through the scenic Carolina Beach State Park followed by festivities at Good Hops Brewing. This three mile run or walk supports local schools and park preservation while offering a relaxed coastal atmosphere.

Experience the 12th annual mountain running event at Rocky Face Mountain Recreational Area. Choose between the 16 mile Vertical Mile or the 8 mile Vertical Half Mile on this North Carolina course.

Run loops around Hollis Hills Farm in Ellenboro, NC, on courses ranging from 5K to 50K. Finishers receive a unique handmade pottery medal. Camping is available, and all registration fees support farm development.

Test your versatility in five races ranging from a 100m sprint to a 5K cross country run. This unique one evening event at Hanes Park rewards runners who complete every distance with a combined score and commemorative items.

Conquer the iconic sand dunes at Jockey's Ridge State Park in this unique 2-mile run/walk. Your effort supports the preservation of the park. All finishers earn a medal and can celebrate at the post-race party.

Experience the scenic beauty of Harris Lake County Park with 5 and 10 mile trail races. Run through forested single track and open fields while enjoying expansive lake views in New Hill.

Experience a relaxed weekend of mountain running and community at the Nantahala National Forest. This adult trail camp features group runs and forest adventures for all activity levels in a social campground setting.

Experience three days of guided trail running through the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains with lodge accommodations and chef prepared meals. Explore remote forest paths and historic trails while enjoying coaching insights in North Carolina.

Experience a late afternoon trail race at the Kanuga Conference Center featuring mixed surfaces and gentle elevation. This community event offers both in-person and virtual 5K options with finishers medals for all participants.

A rugged trail ultra at Rocky Branch Park in Belmont, NC, featuring a repeating 3.24-mile loop. Conquer the 50K, 25K, or 5K and earn a unique, handmade pottery finisher's medal.

A cross country meet in New Bern, NC on August 17, 2026, featuring separate Girls and Boys 5K races at The Epiphany School with timing and results provided by Run The East, LLC.

Experience a unique trail race through the rolling hills and meadows of the Tryon International Equestrian Center. Choose between several distances on a scenic loop course featuring a mix of dirt paths and single track trails.

Experience a unique trail race in Hampstead featuring a 20k relay and mile challenges. Runners can tackle wooded loops individually or in teams with optional time deductions for beverage consumption at each lap.