Trail Running Calendar North Carolina 2026-2027

A 25-hour timed trail event at Camp Grier on October 31, 2026, run on a scenic 3.6 mile loop with about 600 ft elevation per lap. Free tent camping, chip timing, milestone awards, and handcrafted top-finish awards.

A fully supported 24 hour ultramarathon on a USATF certified 1.37779 mile loop through marsh and forest near Cedar Point, North Carolina. Net proceeds support the Marine Raider Foundation and 100 mile finishers receive a belt buckle.

Experience a scenic trail run at Hines Farm and Stables with distances for all ages. Enjoy professional photography and a sweet frozen yogurt reward at the finish line of this community event.

A trail event at Reedy Creek Nature Preserve with a random race distance determined by dice and a 6-hour lap option, run on a marked 2.25-mile loop and hosted near the pavilion.

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 with about 62 miles and 10,600 ft of climb, varied trail surfaces, nine aid stations, mandatory safety gear, and pacer and crew rules. Live tracking and post race amenities are provided.

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.

A 16 hour loop race at Carolina Beach State Park where runners repeat a 4.5 mile course. The event features an aid station, cup free policy, limited group camping and a gate closure that affects overnight stays.

Oakwood24 is a 24 hour timed run and walk on November 21, 2026 benefiting Healing Transitions at Lakeside Retreats. It features ultra run options, camping and family activities and raises funds for recovery services in Wake County.

Trail race in Brevard, NC offering 7.5 mile, 25K and 50K looped courses on technical single track with creek crossings and fern-lined sections. Aid stations appear every 7.5 miles and volunteers provide on-course support.

Celebrate Thanksgiving at Briar Chapel with a variety of trail races ranging from 2 miles to 10K. Enjoy smooth paths or technical single track trails followed by post race pie and festive awards.

A Thanksgiving morning trail event in Boone offering 5K and 10K timed races and an untimed paved Fun Run/Walk. The 2026 course reduces elevation and improves footing, with finisher medals, shirts, awards, and a shirt-only option.

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.

Join this trail race at William B. Umstead State Park with 5 km, 10 km, and 13.1 mile distances. Enjoy organized transport from Harrison Square and earn finisher medals and winter gear at this Cary event.

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 at Hanging Rock State Park in Danbury NC offers technical trail races of 50K and 25K across rocky, wooded terrain with significant elevation gain and multiple aid stations. The event is organized by Tanawha Adventures.

A trail race at Lake Norman State Park offering 30K and 50K single-track courses with a nine-hour cutoff, multiple aid stations, finisher medals, and awards for top overall and masters finishers.