Trail Running Calendar North Carolina 2025-2026

The Naturalist Trail Race in Franklin, NC, offers challenging 25K and 50K distances through historic trails once explored by William Bartram in the late 1700s. The course features significant elevation gains—over 5,500 feet for the 25K and 8,500 feet for the 50K—highlighting a tough climb from Walla..

The Broad River Trail Run is a running event scheduled for October 11, 2025, in Shelby, North Carolina. Participants can choose between two race distances: a 10-mile run and a 5K. Both races start at the Ranger Station and follow scenic trails along the Broad River, offering a mix of terrain and bea..

The Cape Fear 24 Hour endurance run takes place on a USATF-certified, 0.59-mile asphalt loop around Lillington's parks and recreation baseball fields. Participants can run as far or as little as they wish within a 24-hour period, with support provided throughout the event. The course is mostly flat,..

Lake Rhodhiss Trailfest, held in Valdese, North Carolina, is a trail running event featuring a 10-mile, 10K, 5K, and a one-mile fun run. Set within Valdese Lakeside Park, the courses primarily traverse technical, single-track trails characterized by rolling hills, roots, and rocks, offering a challe..

The FRC Deerfly Trail Race is an exciting running event taking place at Carvers Creek State Park in Fayetteville, NC. Scheduled for October 18, 2025, this race features multiple distances, including an 11K and a 6K, as well as special events for dogs, such as the Big Dog 11K and Lil Pup 6K. Particip..

The Uwharrie Gold Rush is a challenging 50K trail race held in the Uwharrie National Forest near Mt. Gilead, North Carolina. The course features a 20.5-mile figure-8 loop of technical trails with roots and rocks under a lush forest canopy.Runners first complete the southern 11.5-mile portion before..

The Rootrock Trail Run, taking place on October 18, 2025, at Briar Chapel in Chapel Hill, NC, features a challenging and scenic course for runners of all levels. Participants can choose from three distances: 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon, all set within a beautiful green community with extensive forest..

The TreeTops 8.5 Mile Trail Race is held annually in DuPont State Recreational Forest near Brevard, North Carolina. This challenging trail race covers 8.5 miles with nearly 1,000 feet of elevation gain, offering runners a scenic experience through 10,000 acres of rolling hills and towering trees. Li..

The Medoc Trail Races, held annually at Medoc Mountain State Park in Hollister, North Carolina, offer two trail running events: a 10-mile and a 5-mile race. Established in 2008, the races emphasize a runner-first experience with well-supported courses featuring wooded single-track trails, scenic vie..

The Another Round 25K is an inaugural running event scheduled for October 18, 2025, at Jockey's Ridge State Park in Nags Head, North Carolina. Participants will complete five 5K loops, with the challenge of finishing one loop every hour between 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.The race caters to endurance an..

The Uwharrie 100 Mile Trail Run, held in the Uwharrie National Forest near Troy, North Carolina, is a challenging ultramarathon featuring a 20.5-mile figure-8 loop of technical trails with roots, rocks, and dense forest canopy. Participants in the 100-mile race complete five loops, while 100K runner..

The Quest for the Crest is a challenging trail running event held in Burnsville, North Carolina, on October 18-19, 2025. It features three race distances: 50K, 25K, and an all-new 11K, all of which are point-to-point courses with significant elevation gains. The races include steep climbs, technical..

The Monster Dash is a 5K trail run taking place in Carolina Beach State Park, North Carolina, designed to celebrate Great State Trails Day. This event aims to raise funds for young runners, promoting fitness and community engagement. Participants can enjoy the scenic trails while supporting a good c..

The Fonta Flora 50K and Half Marathon is a trail running event held at Lake James State Park in Nebo, North Carolina, starting and finishing at Fonta Flora Brewery's Whippoorwill Farm. The races feature scenic, gently rolling trails along the banks of Lake James with mountain views, including the Li..

The Triple Lakes Trail Race, held annually at Bur-Mil Park in Greensboro, North Carolina, is a celebrated fall trail running event featuring distances of a half marathon, marathon, and a challenging 40-mile ultra. Centered around the scenic watershed trails of Lake Brandt, Lake Townsend, and Lake Je..

The Trick or Trail 5k & Spooky Sprint is a festive Halloween-themed running event held in Hendersonville, NC, starting and finishing in the Historic 7th Avenue District. The event features a 5K race and a 1-mile Spooky Sprint, both on fairly flat, well-marked courses that blend nature and pavement,..

The Eno River Run is an annual running event held at Eno River State Park in Durham, featuring a choice of 6- or 11-mile courses. Participants can enjoy a unique autumn adventure that includes technical single track trails, a river crossing, and bouldering sections. The event promotes community invo..

Tideland 24 is a fully supported 24-hour ultramarathon held in Cedar Point, North Carolina, within the scenic Croatan National Forest. Participants run on the USATF-certified 1.37779-mile Tideland National Recreation Trail, which loops through the White Oak River, salt marshes, and forest. The cours..

The Fuzzy Peach Trail Run is an exciting running event taking place at Hines Farm Park & Stables in Jacksonville, NC. Participants can choose from various options, including a 5K run, a virtual 5K, a kids' 1-mile run, and a 1-mile walk. This family-friendly event encourages community involvement and..

Terror Trails Ultra is a trail running event held at Cane Creek Park in Waxhaw, North Carolina, offering distances of 4 miles, 8 miles, 25K, and 50K. The course features a mix of smooth, fast trails and technical sections with rocks, roots, creek crossings, and significant elevation changes. The 25K..