Trail Running Calendar North Carolina 2026-2027

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.

Backyard ultra on a 1 mile loop in Beaufort NC with a bell every 15 minutes; runners do as many laps as they can, with a suggested $5 cash buy-in and a 50/50 pot.

The 16 Hour Lock In is a 16 hour timed event at Carolina Beach State Park where runners repeat a 4.5 mile loop to log as many miles as they can.

A 24-hour timed run and walk on November 21, 2026, Oakwood24 raises funds for Healing Transitions at a new Lakeside Retreats location, includes a Saturday morning remembrance hour, and offers timed ultra, relay, and fundraising options.

Trail race in Brevard, NC on Nov 21, 2026 offering 50K, 25K and 7.5 miles courses 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.

A Thanksgiving morning running event in Boone offering 5K and 10K races, a fun run/walk, and a shirt-only nonprofit option, with on-site music, photo staging, costumes, giveaways, and a picnic shed with food and hot drinks.

A community Thanksgiving running event at The Village Green Commons in Cashiers, NC featuring a 5K Run/Walk and a Junior Warrior Course, t-shirt availability for early registrants, pies and medals for top finishers, and door prize drawings.

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.

A mixed in-person and virtual running event in Cary offering 5K, 10K, 13.1 and an Ultra Series 65.5 with medals, warmers, and multiple award categories.

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

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.

Trail races at Hanging Rock State Park on December 5, 2026 offering 50K and 25K distances with technical, rocky trails and notable elevation gain.

Trail races of 30K and 50K at Lake Norman State Park with single-track loops, aid stations, finisher medals, and a 9 hour cut-off.

A seasonal beach run and fundraiser on December 5, 2026 at Fort Macon Park in Atlantic Beach, NC, featuring a main beach run, a 50-yard Reindeer Fun Run for children, and a student run; race packages include a Santa hat, beard, T-shirt, and..

A 24 hour timed running event on the historic Roanoke Canal Trail in Weldon, North Carolina, with medals for finishers and a special buckle for 100 mile competitors.

Timed trail events in Lillington, NC on a 1.17-mile loop with a cup-less aid station, finisher medals, awards, and proceeds to Harnett Food Pantry.

A multi-distance trail race at Crowders Mountain near Kings Mountain NC with 100 mile, 100K, 50 mile, marathon and half marathon options plus aid stations and set time limits.