Trail Running Calendar North Carolina 2026-2027

A 24 hour loop event at Mint Hill Park in North Carolina offering individual and team relay formats. The 1.35 mile course mixes crushed gravel, singletrack and grass and includes an aid station, crew areas, and awards for 100K and 100 miles..

A 25-hour timed trail event at Camp Grier with 3.6 mile laps, scenic creek and lake views, tent camping, staffed aid stations, paced running allowed after ten hours, and milestone awards at 25, 50, and 75 miles.

Trail races at Cane Creek Park in Waxhaw, NC on October 31, 2026 with 4 Mile, 8 Mile, 25K and 50K options, one flat entry fee of $45, stocked aid stations and a participant cookout.

A supported 24-hour ultramarathon on a USATF-certified 1.37779 mile loop through the Croatan National Forest near Cedar Point, NC. Proceeds benefit the Marine Raider Foundation and 100-mile finishers receive a belt buckle.

A community trail event at Hines Farm & Stables on 11/07/2026 offering a 5K, virtual 5K and 1 mile walk options; finishers receive medals and frozen yogurt from The Fuzzy Peach.

A random-distance trail event at Reedy Creek Nature Preserve in Charlotte where a dice roll sets the race distance and laps are 2.25 miles; a 6-Hour option lets participants complete as many laps as possible.

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.

Looking Glass 100K in Pisgah Forest NC is a single-loop trail race of about 62 miles with roughly 10,600 ft of climb. The course visits high elevation balds and waterfalls and requires strict mandatory safety gear and GPS tracking.

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 endurance event at Carolina Beach State Park on a 4.5-mile loop, organized by Punk Rock Ultras. The course is mostly flat with two small hills, staffed aid, and options for campsite upgrades or nearby campground stays.

Oakwood24 is a 24 hour timed run and walk benefiting Healing Transitions at Lakeside Retreats, featuring distance, time, and relay options plus a remembrance hour; the event has raised over $1,000,000 to support local recovery services.

The Bracken is a looped trail race in Brevard, NC on November 21, 2026 offering 7.5 mile, 25K and 50K options on technical, fern-lined single track with aid stations every 7.5 miles.

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.

Thanksgiving morning races on the Boone Greenway offering 5K and 10K timed trail races plus a 5K fun run, DJ, photo area, costumes, giveaways, and a shirt-only charity option supporting The Hospitality House.

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.

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