Trail Running Calendar North Carolina 2025-2026

Near Falls Lake in Durham, MST 100 offers 100 mile, 50 mile, 50K and 10 mile trail races on mostly single track with multiple lake crossings. Rough rolling terrain and 8,000 feet of climb make it a true ultrarun challenge.

Tackle a 26.2 mile trail marathon through William B Umstead State Park near Raleigh NC, across scenic single track and gravel paths with forest and lake views. Fully supported and proceeds benefit park preservation.

Northern Trails Trail Race in Greensboro on March 7, 2026 offers 5, 10 and 17 mile trail options for runners, ruckers and hikers around Lake Brandt and Lake Townsend. Finishers earn a spring themed medal in the NC Trail Mega Medal Series.

Miles 4 Moore in Pinehurst offers marathon, half and 5K options to raise funds for gym memberships, coaching and nutrition for low income families and local high school athletes. Enjoy scenic Sandhills trails, aid stations and food trucks.

Join the Panther Prowl 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run at Northside High School for a family friendly trail run on a mostly flat, well marked course with a few gentle hills. All proceeds support Northside High track and cross country programs.

Choose 50 km or 51.4 miles on this island ultramarathon starting at Old Baldy Lighthouse with long sandy stretches between Cape Fear and Fort Fisher. Car free ferry access makes it a scenic, supported beach run.

Blackbeard's Revenge 100 is a point to point ultramarathon along North Carolina’s Outer Banks from Corolla to Hatteras, finishing at The Wreck Tiki Bar. Choose 100 mile, 100K, or relay entries and enjoy sweeping paved coastal views on March..

Mount Mitchell Heartbreaker in Old Fort, North Carolina offers a scenic but challenging mountain trail experience with 50 mile and 55K options. Expect technical singletrack, big climbs and well stocked aid stations for a memorable day on th..

Scenic trails and river views at Cliffs of the Neuse State Park welcome runners and hikers from 4 mile to 50K. Marked, timed courses with aid on longer laps plus wood finisher medals and awards make for a rewarding day on March 21.

Run Assault on BlackRock, a rugged 7 mile trail to a 5,810 foot summit with rocky single track and steep climbs. Beat one hour for $400 or finish in 101 minutes for a buckle and help fund outdoor murals in downtown Sylva.

Run a wooded 5K on a purpose built flat trail at the Frogman 5K in Jacksonville NC on March 21. Part of the Frogman Challenge, it supports SE Outdoors and Jacksonville Onslow Sports Commission with medals for all finishers.

Tackle rugged single track at the second annual Cane Creek Mountain 3.3 mile trail run in Snow Camp NC. Enjoy rolling hills, rocky outcrops and creeks while supporting Snow Camp Fire & Rescue.

Run scenic single track around Lake James from Fonta Flora Brewery on April 4, 2026 with 7 mile and 5K options. Finish with a Fonta Flora beer for 21 and over, a commemorative shirt and wooden finisher medal while supporting the Lake James..

Tackle scenic, technical trails at the Whitewater Center in Charlotte with your choice of a 13.1 or 26.2 mile course. Enjoy varied natural surfaces, friendly aid stations, and finisher swag for early registrants.

Tackle 25K or 50K on sandy, rooty trails beneath longleaf pines at Weymouth Woods on April 4, 2026. This cupless event includes a tech shirt, finisher medal, and proceeds benefit Friends of Weymouth Woods.

Join I Run for the Gospel in Monroe NC on April 8 for a joyful community run and the Share the Harvest 5K, celebrating unity, wellness, and faith. Proceeds support free culinary education and the Created for Worship TV Mission.

Leatherwood Marathons in Ferguson NC offers steep rugged looped trail running on private Leatherwood trails, run by Dirty Wolf Racing and billed as not a race. Distances span 25K to 100 mile with backcountry aid and pottery finisher medal.

Run the OWLS Fort Macon 5K through wooded trails, footbridges and coastal vistas at Fort Macon State Park. Support Outer Banks Wildlife Shelter while enjoying a timed trail run and a race tee for participants.

Tackle the scenic yet rugged Seven Sisters 25 kilometer race in Montreat, NC, featuring roughly 4,000 feet of climbing and sweeping ridge top views. Expect technical trails, required safety gear, and a 5 hour cutoff.

Hit the sand at the Sledgehammer Beach Run in North Topsail Beach on April 11, 2026, offering half marathon, 10k and 5k beach courses with virtual options. The race honors a Marine and benefits Semper Fi & America's Fund.