Trail Running Calendar North Carolina 2026-2027

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 near Brevard NC offering 7.5-mile, 25K and 50K looped courses with technical single-track, creek crossings and substantial elevation gain.

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.

A community Thanksgiving running event at The Village Green Commons in Cashiers, NC featuring a 5K Run/Walk and a Junior Warrior Course, t-shirt availability for early registrants, pies and medals for top finishers, and door prize drawings.

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.

A holiday weekend trail run in Briar Chapel on November 28, 2026 offering 5K and 10K courses, repurposed vintage tees and medals, a post race party, and a free kids race with prizes.

Experience a low key no frills 50k run through the rolling hills of North Carolina. Enjoy a community pasta lunch and support local animal advocates while completing this three loop course on asphalt and dirt roads.

A mixed in-person and virtual running event in Cary offering 5K, 10K, 13.1 and an Ultra Series 65.5 with medals, warmers, and multiple award categories.

Regional cross country meet in Charlotte on November 28, 2026, with multiple 5K and 3K races for high school and youth divisions. Top 10 boys and girls in the championship race advance to the national championships in San Diego.

Experience a trail running festival in Pittsboro featuring 40 mile and 40K distances alongside a unique age-graded team relay. Enjoy a weekend of cross-country racing, live music, and camping in the scenic Shakori Hills.

HAROC is a trail race at Hanging Rock State Park in Danbury NC on December 5, 2026, offering a 50k and a 25k over technical trails with notable elevation and several aid stations.

Trail races at Lake Norman State Park offering 30K and 50K on single track loops with about 1,600 feet elevation gain, stocked aid stations, a nine hour cut off, and a finishers medal for all who complete their distance.