Trail Running Calendar North Carolina 2026-2027

A three-race off-road series in North Carolina featuring single-track trail runs across Eno River, Uwharrie, and the Mountains-to-Sea Trail with multiple distance options and series awards based on total mileage.

A trail race at Eno River State Park on October 25, 2026 offering 6 and 11 mile courses over technical single-track with rocky, root-filled terrain. Participants receive custom race swag, refreshments, and awards for top finishers.

A 24 hour loop event at Mint Hill Park in North Carolina offering individual and relay entries. The 1.35 mile loop mixes crushed gravel, singletrack and grass and features an aid station, parking, crew space and distance based awards.

A 25 hour timed trail run on a scenic 3.6 mile loop at Camp Grier in Old Fort, NC on October 31, 2026, with free tent camping, staffed aid stations, milestone awards and handcrafted awards for top finishers.

Trail running event at Cane Creek Park in Waxhaw, NC with distances from 4 miles to 50K, aid stations on course, included cookout lunch, and awards for top three overall in each distance.

A fully supported 24 hour ultramarathon in Cedar Point, NC, run on a USATF certified 1.37779 mile loop through river, marsh and forest. Proceeds support the Marine Raider Foundation and 100 mile finishers receive a belt buckle.

A community trail event at Hines Farm & Stables on 11/07/2026 featuring a 5K, virtual 5K and untimed 1 Mile options, plus a kids walk with medals and frozen yogurt at the finish. The 5K includes age group awards and prizes.

A community run along the Yadkin River in Jonesville, NC on November 7, 2026 featuring a 5K and a 1 mile fun run; proceeds will help provide Christmas ham dinners for local families.

Trail event at Reedy Creek Nature Preserve with a dice-determined random distance (4.5–27 miles) and a 6-hour lap option on a 2.25-mile loop.

A 5K trail run with a virtual 5K option on November 14, 2026 at The Simpson Event Center in Monroe, NC, featuring an expo, vendor food trucks, participant giveaways, and proceeds benefiting the UCSO Foundation.

A single-loop 100k trail race in Pisgah Forest, NC that visits Looking Glass Rock and several summits above 6,000 ft. The course covers varied terrain, uses nine aid stations, requires strict safety gear, and has a 20 hour time limit.

Experience an off road 5K cross country run in the Vein Mountain area of North Carolina. All finishers receive a medal and the first thirty participants to register receive an event t-shirt.

Trail races and a hike at a North Carolina state park near Washington, NC. Distances include 10K, half marathon 13 miles and 50K, with boardwalked trails and sustainable wood medals for finishers.

The No Wake Hash House Harriers Backyard Ultra will take place in Beaufort on Sunday 15 November 2026.

A 16 hour endurance event at Carolina Beach State Park where runners repeat a 4.5 mile loop through coastal forest. The race includes an aid station, limited group camping, distance patches and awards, and organized by Punk Rock Ultras.

A 24-hour timed run and walk on November 21, 2026, Oakwood24 raises funds for Healing Transitions at a new Lakeside Retreats location, includes a Saturday morning remembrance hour, and offers timed ultra, relay, and fundraising options.

Trail race in Brevard, NC on November 21, 2026 offering 7.5 miles, 25K and 50K on looped technical fern-lined trails with aid stations every 7.5 miles. Organized by Dirty Wolf Ultras.

Thanksgiving Day trail run at Briar Chapel with a 2-mile fun run, rugged 5K, and new 10K, plus a free kids race, post-race pie, awards, and marked, supported trails.

A Thanksgiving morning running event in Boone offering 5K and 10K races, a fun run/walk, and a shirt-only nonprofit option, with on-site music, photo staging, costumes, giveaways, and a picnic shed with food and hot drinks.

Trail races on Black Friday in Snow Camp North Carolina with a 13.1 mile and a 7.5 mile course, offering run, ruck, economy and virtual options on marked single track trails with aid stations.