Trail Running Calendar North Carolina 2024-2025

The MST 100 Endurance Races is a trail ultramarathon event held at the scenic Rolling View Recreation Area in Durham, NC. Participants can choose from various distances, including 100 miles, 50 miles, 50K, and 10 miles, all set along the picturesque Mountains to Sea trail. The course features 90% si..

Perennial: A Time Based Endurance Run is a unique running event held at the scenic Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden in Belmont, NC. Participants can choose to run for 3, 6, or 10 hours on a lap-based course featuring approximately 5K loops along beautiful waterfront trails. This event encourages runner..

The URE Marathon, also known as the Uwharrie Marathon, is a unique running event taking place at the Wood Run Trailhead in Mt Gilead, NC. Scheduled for March 8, 2025, this marathon offers participants a chance to experience challenging trails while preparing for the Uwharrie 100. The course features..

The Cliffs Of The Neuse Trail Run & Hike is an exciting outdoor event taking place at Cliffs of the Neuse State Park in Seven Springs, NC. Participants can choose from various distances, including a 4-mile run, 4-mile hike, 8-mile run, and a new 50K ultra distance for 2025. The course features beaut..

Blackbeard's Revenge 100 is an exciting ultra and relay running event taking place in Corolla, North Carolina. Participants can choose to compete in either a 100-mile or 100-kilometer race, making it suitable for both seasoned ultra-runners and those looking for a challenging relay experience. The e..

The "Run with the Knights" 24 Hr Ultra, organized by Habitat for Humanity of Scotland County, is a challenging endurance running event set to take place at St. Andrews University in Laurinburg, North Carolina. Participants will navigate a 1.2-mile loop course that features a mix of pavement, sidewal..

The Mosquito Endurance Run is a unique running event held at Fort Macon State Park in Atlantic Beach, NC, featuring a 12-hour solo ultra and a 3-member relay, alongside a 5K race. Participants run laps on a 3-mile trail during a lunar eclipse, with no minimum time requirement for completion. Runners..

The Assault on BlackRock is a challenging seven-mile trail race set in Sylva, NC, featuring a significant elevation gain of 2,770 feet. Runners will summit BlackRock at 5,810 feet, navigating through the scenic spruce forests of the Plott Balsam Mountains on rocky and dirt paths. The race includes a..

The Mount Mitchell Heartbreaker is a scenic running event featuring a 50-mile and a 55-kilometer course through the stunning trails of Western North Carolina, starting at Camp Grier in Old Fort. Runners will experience challenging climbs and descents, including three peaks over 6,000 feet, with high..

The Badwater Cape Fear is an ultra-running event set to take place on Bald Head Island, North Carolina, featuring both 50km and 51-mile race options. Participants will experience a unique course that begins with a 12-mile warm-up on car-free roads and trails, followed by a challenging run along the ..

The New South Trail Marathon, hosted at the Whitewater Center in Charlotte, NC, offers both full and half marathon options on its scenic trail system. Participants can enjoy a challenging course while experiencing the natural beauty of the area. Registration is available for both pre-event and race ..

The Haw River Island Ramble is a running event organized by the Haw River Assembly, taking place in Graham, North Carolina. Participants can choose between a 6K race around the scenic Saxapahaw Island Loop Trail or a shorter 1.2-mile Rambler Loop. This event aims to raise awareness for the protectio..

The Seven Sisters 25K is a challenging trail running event set in the scenic Montreat Wilderness of North Carolina. This race features a demanding 25-kilometer course with approximately 4,000 feet of elevation gain, showcasing stunning views as it traverses multiple peaks and overlooks, including th..

The Lake James 7 Miler & 5k is an exciting running event held at Fonta Flora's Whippoorwill Farm in Nebo, NC, featuring scenic trails through Lake James State Park. Designed for both beginners and experienced runners, the courses offer beautiful views and light rolling hills. Participants receive a ..

The Firefly Trail Run is an exciting running event held in Hendersonville, NC, featuring a beautiful ~3-mile trail loop that participants can run continuously for 6 or 12 hours. The course offers stunning views, including a waterfall and mountain creeks, with over 400 feet of elevation gain per loop..

The Mountains-to-Sea Trail 12M & 50K Challenge is an annual trail race taking place in Raleigh, NC, on April 13, 2025. Participants can choose between a 12-mile or a 50-kilometer course, both of which traverse the scenic Mountains-to-Sea Trail around Falls Lake. The event features aid stations appro..

Uforea is a unique trail running event held in the Uwharrie National Forest, featuring two distinct 50K races: the DAYTIME 50K and the NIGHTTIME 50K. Participants in the DAYTIME race will navigate a clockwise route through the Uwharrie and Dutchman's Creek Trail systems, while the NIGHTTIME race wil..

The Leatherwood 100 is an exciting trail running event held at Leatherwood Resort in Ferguson, NC, featuring multiple race distances: 100 miles, 50 miles, 50K, and 25K. The course showcases beautiful private horse land trails, offering shaded paths and stunning overlooks. Participants can expect a c..

The Weymouth Woods 25K/50K Trail Run is scheduled for April 19, 2025, at the Weymouth Woods-Sandhills Nature Preserve in Southern Pines, NC. Participants can choose between two distances: 25K and 50K, both featuring scenic trails with roots and sandy terrain under a canopy of longleaf pine trees. Th..

The Owls Roost Rumble Half Marathon, scheduled for April 26, 2025, is a premier trail running event in Greensboro, North Carolina. Participants can choose between a half marathon and a 4-mile run/walk, both set against the scenic backdrop of Lake Brandt. This race is part of the North Carolina Trail..