Trail Running Calendar North Carolina 2026-2027

A 25-hour timed trail event at Camp Grier in Old Fort, NC, run on a scenic 3.6-mile loop with about 600' of gain per lap. Free tent camping, staffed aid stations, electronic timing, and milestone awards for 25/50/75 miles.

Tideland 24 is a fully supported 24 hour ultramarathon in Cedar Point, NC on a USATF certified 1.37779 mile loop through marsh and forest. Proceeds support the Marine Raider Foundation and finishers who reach 100 miles earn 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.

The Unforeseen is a trail event at Reedy Creek Nature Preserve on November 14, 2026, featuring a dice determined race distance or a six hour lap challenge. The 2.25 mile loop is on gravel and single track with aid at 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.

Single loop 100K in Pisgah Forest around Looking Glass Rock with multiple summits above 6,000 ft and varied trail surfaces. Nine aid stations, mandatory mountain safety gear, drop bag locations and a 20 hour cutoff.

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 where participants run a 4.5 mile loop as many times as they wish. The course features trails, sand, roots and two short climbs, with camping options and aid station support.

Oakwood 24 in Raleigh on Nov 21, 2026 supports Healing Transitions and uses a flat 2 mile loop around a lake. The event offers competitive entries, relay team options, and an open format for runners, walkers, and cyclists.

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 event in Boone, NC featuring timed 5K and 10K trail races plus an untimed 5K fun run/walk on the Greenway, with finisher medals, age-group prizes, event shirts, a food drive, and on-site first aid.

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 post-Thanksgiving trail event at Briar Chapel offering 5K and 10K courses on single-track and double-track trails, vintage race swag, a free kids treasure race, and a post-race awards and food gathering.

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.

Turkey Chase in Cary on November 28, 2026 offers in-person and virtual 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances, a Kids in Strollers event, exhibitor options, and an Ultra Series totaling 65.5 miles. Check-in and parking are at RallyPoint Sport..

A two-day running festival at Shakori Hills in Pittsboro, NC featuring a 40-mile ultramarathon, a 40K, a 40-mile age-graded team relay, a 4-mile race, live music, camping, and a Friday cookout.

A winter trail race at Hanging Rock State Park near Danbury NC offering 50K and 25K courses with technical singletrack, significant elevation gain, aid stations, and a Feb 14 backup date for severe winter conditions.

Trail race at Lake Norman State Park near Troutman NC offering 30K and 50K courses on single-track loops. Multiple aid stations provide drinks and food, finishers receive a medal and awards are given for overall and masters.

A looped trail run at Cape Fear Shiner Park in Lillington, NC using a 1.17 mile circuit with trail and a short paved section. Timed 9 hour, 6 hour and 3 hour events include finisher medals and awards, with proceeds to Harnett Food Pantry.