North Carolina
North Carolina Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in North Carolina for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 170 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in North Carolina below and join the trail community at these great events!
November 2026
A night trail race at the Whitewater Center in Charlotte offering 5K, 10K and half marathon distances with mandatory headlamps and hydration aid stations.
A random-distance trail race at Reedy Creek Nature Preserve with a 2.25 mile loop and a six hour option for completing as many laps as possible.
A community 5K trail run with a virtual option on November 14, 2026 at The Simpson Event Center in Monroe, NC; proceeds benefit the UCSO Foundation.
A single loop 100K trail race in Pisgah Forest NC with high summits, varied singletrack, nine aid stations, and strict mandatory safety gear requirements.
Off road 5K trail run near Vein Mountain in Marion NC on November 14, 2026, with limited T shirts for the first 30 registrants and medals for all finishers.
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 timed community 5K in Pinehurst on November 14, 2026 to benefit the FirstHealth Cancer CARE Fund, with a celebration village, costume contest, and lung screening resources.
Community road to trail 5K and 1 mile fun run on the North Buncombe High School campus with in person and virtual options; proceeds support school programs.
Trail 10K and 5K at Historic Fort Bragg on November 14, 2026 featuring tank trails and varied terrain, a USATF certified 10K, a 600 participant limit and a virtual option.
5K trail run and walk across a 63 acre century old farm with trails, a farmers market pop up, and proceeds supporting Person County 4-H.
A Camp Agapé 5K trail run and virtual event on November 14, 2026 with brunch, basket raffles and proceeds supporting ACE environmental education.
A 16 hour timed event at Carolina Beach State Park where runners repeat a 4.5 mile loop, with aid station support, limited campsite spots, and night running rules.
A nine year annual timed ultra run and walk at Lakeside Retreats raising funds for Healing Transitions with a Candlelight Remembrance Hour and multiple support options.
Trail race in Brevard NC on November 21 2026 offering 50K, 25K and 7.5 mile options on technical fern lined single track with aid stations.
Backyard ultra in Beaufort NC on 11/21/2026 with a 1 mile loop and a bell every 15 minutes, suggested $5 cash buy in per round and a 50/50 pot for a turkey giveaway.
A timed 5K run/walk at Starmount High School supporting Compassion Care Center, plus a 100 m Pastor Dash and awards across multiple age groups.
Trail running at Camp Chestnut Ridge in Efland NC on Nov 21, 2026 with 1 mile, 5K and 8 mile courses that raise funds for camp scholarships.
A 5K through Merchant Millpond State Park in Gatesville on 11/21/2026 with a youth mile; event profits support the Shine Through Foundation.
Bright Lights 5K and 1 mile Fun Run at Daniel Stowe Conservancy follows a multi-surface route and includes access to a Holidays at the Garden sneak peek party.
