Trail Running Calendar North Carolina 2025-2026

Run the Not a Sprint Ultra in Forest City, NC on a mostly flat 8.34 mile out and back course with shady sections and well stocked aid stations. Choose 3, 6, or 12 hour timed events and chase 50 miles in the 12 hour race.

Test your endurance at the Sugg Farm Ultra on September 12, 2026 in Holly Springs NC with 20, 40 and 50 mile options. Run repeated scenic five mile out and back loops on mulch gravel and singletrack with hills aid stations and optional pace..

The Carpe Diem – Carpe Noctem Half Marathon will take place in Pleasant Garden on Saturday 12 September 2026. You can run between 10 and 21 kilometers.

Join the Donate Life NC Hero Run in Durham on Sept 13 for a family friendly 5K, 1 mile fun run or Sleep In Superhero option along the scenic American Tobacco Trail. Proceeds support organ, eye and tissue donation outreach.

Enjoy a scenic 5k on the R S Central High School cross country course in Rutherfordton as part of the ROC Race Series. Two wooded laps finish on the track for a spectator friendly community event for all ages.

Join the Chad Lovette Memorial Trail Run at Cub Creek Park in Wilkesboro for scenic 5K and 10K trail options plus a virtual run or walk. Support the American Cancer Society and celebrate community on beautiful local trails.

The Last Wolf on Oct 10, 2026 in Kings Mountain NC is a Last Man Standing trail challenge with 50K, 25K and 5K options and unique finisher medals. Run repeating 3.1 mile gravel loops with rising time cutoffs and stocked aid stations.

Run rustic trails on a 50 acre horse ranch at Bit of Hope Ranch on Saturday October 10, with a certified 5K, a 2K walk, and a Half Pint kids run. A virtual 5K option welcomes every pace and family fun.

Run five hourly 5K loops for a cumulative 25K at Jockey's Ridge State Park, including a dune crossing and team relay options. Chip timing, finisher medal and a festival vibe with food, music and beach access make this a fun fall challenge.

Join the Medoc Trail Races at Medoc Mountain State Park in Hollister NC for 5 mile and 10 mile looped trail runs that climb a summit and wind along waterways. Expect rugged single track, aid stations and a festive finish.

Join the Monster Dash 5K trail run at Carolina Beach State Park on Saturday October 17 2026. Celebrate Great Trails State Day, fund youth running, and enjoy scenic trails and community spirit.

Join Trick or Trail in downtown Hendersonville on October 24, 2026 for a festive 5K or 1 mile Spooky Sprint through historic 7th Avenue and the Oklawaha Greenway. Costumes, medals, shirts and a lively costume contest make it a fun day for a..

Run scenic routes around Brandt, Townsend and Jeanette at Bur Mil Park with 40 mile, marathon and half marathon options. Well marked courses, aid stations and a Trail Mega Medal make this a supported trail for all levels.