North Carolina
North Carolina Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in North Carolina for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 173 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in North Carolina below and join the trail community at these great events!
October 2026
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 15th annual trail race at Eno River State Park with 6 mile and 11 mile courses, single-track trail, a river crossing on foot, and a short bouldering section.
A 24 hour loop event at Mint Hill Park with a 1.35 mile trail loop, solo and team relay options, on-site aid, parking and awards for 100K and 100 mile finishers.
A 25 hour timed trail event at Camp Grier in Old Fort NC on Oct 31 2026 featuring a scenic 3.6 mile loop, aid stations and free tent camping.
Trail event in Waxhaw NC on Oct 31, 2026 with 4 mile, 8 mile, 25K and 50K options, aid stations, cutoffs, apparel sales and a cookout finish.
A community 5K at Shelby Middle School raising awareness and funds for youth mental health, featuring provider booths, costumes, food, and family activities.
Trail races in Charlotte offering a half marathon and 5K on singletrack with over 1000 ft of elevation gain and on course aid stations.
A Durham event pairing a 2-mile hourly backyard ultra (up to 24 miles) with shorter 2, 4, 6 and 8-mile races and a pledge-per-mile fundraiser.
A 5K trail run across a 100 acre school campus featuring gardens, athletic facilities, and a greenhouse, plus a 520 yard fun run of two laps around the soccer field.
A 5K at Lake Lure Classical Academy on October 31, 2026 over grass, paved paths and nature trails to raise funds for LLCA athletics and equipment.
November 2026
A fully supported 24 hour ultramarathon on a certified 1.37779 mile loop in Cedar Point NC with proceeds benefiting the Marine Raider Foundation.
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.
Trail 5k in Wildwood Park on 11/07/2026 hosted by the Greenville Police Department with proceeds supporting the GPD C.A.R.E. Fund.
Trail races of 10K and Half Marathon at Cane Creek Mountain Natural Area, with an optional stair climb to an 80 foot observation tower.
A Halloween themed mud run in Morganton, NC on November 7, 2026 featuring costumes, themed obstacles, a candy finish and a best dressed costume contest.
Trail 10K at Chestnut Mountain Nature Park in Canton NC on November 8, 2026 featuring a steep opening climb, manual timing, and proceeds supporting local trail organizations.
Night trail running at the Whitewater Center in Charlotte, NC with 5K, 10K and half marathon options; headlamps required and hydration stations on course.
The Unforeseen in Charlotte on November 14, 2026 is a trail event with a random-distance race and a six hour option run on 2.25 mile laps at Reedy Creek Nature Preserve.
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 roughly 62 mile trail ultramarathon in Pisgah National Forest with high elevation balds, waterfalls, 10 aid stations, mandatory safety gear, and a 20 hour limit.