Trail Running Calendar North Carolina 2026-2027

A fall trail running event in Greensboro on October 24, 2026 offering half marathon, marathon and 40 mile ultra options plus relays, ruck, virtual and pacer roles. The course circles Lake Brandt, Lake Townsend and Lake Jeanette with aid sta..

Take on a scenic trail challenge in Southern Pines. Choose between a four-hour race to complete as many one-mile loops as you can, or a three-loop 5K on the same beautiful course. The route passes a historic 470-year-old pine tree.

Trail runs and walk options around Hines Farm & Stables on November 7, 2026, including a 5K, virtual 5K, kids 1 mile and a 1 mile walk. Finishers receive medals, free photos, and frozen yogurt from The Fuzzy Peach.

A random-distance trail race at Reedy Creek Nature Preserve where the distance is set by a dice roll shortly before the start. Laps are 2.25 mile on flat gravel and single track with an aid station at the pavilion.

A 5K trail run in Monroe, NC with an in person event on November 14, 2026 and a virtual 5K through November 21. The weekend features a vendor and food truck expo, raffle prizes, race swag, and proceeds benefit the UCSO Foundation.

A 16 hour endurance event at Carolina Beach State Park with a 4.5 mile loop repeated as many times as desired, on-trail aid, limited camping, and required lighting for night running.

A Thanksgiving Day trail event in Chapel Hill offering a 2 mile fun run, a timed 2 mile, a rugged 5K and a new 10K. The event features kids races, age group awards, aid stations and post race pie.

A Thanksgiving morning event in Boone with timed 5K and 10K trail races plus an untimed paved Fun Run/Walk; proceeds benefit Hospitality House of Northwest N.C.

Trail races at Cane Creek Mountains Natural Area in Snow Camp, NC on Friday after Thanksgiving. Half marathon and 7.5 mile options include run, ruck, economy and virtual entries with marked single track and aid stations.

The Leftovers Trail Run offers a 5K or 10K on the forested trails of Briar Chapel. Participants receive creatively repurposed vintage race bibs, tees, and medals. The event includes a post race party with food and a free kids race.

A simple 50K in Ellerbe, NC run over three loops totaling 31.5 miles on asphalt and dirt, with a community pasta lunch for runners, a pet food drive, and awards for finishers. Registration closes November 25 or when full.

Multi-distance in-person and virtual races in Cary on November 28, 2026 include 5K, 10K, half-marathon, kids in strollers, exhibitor options and an Ultra Series that sums five half-marathons to 65.5 miles.

Shakori 40 Running Festival is a two day event in Pittsboro, NC on December 4-5, 2026 featuring a 40 mile ultramarathon, a 40K, a 40 mile age graded team relay and a 4 mile race, plus live music, camping and a Friday cookout.

Trail runs at Hanging Rock State Park in Danbury, NC on Dec 5, 2026, with a 50K and a 25K. Both courses feature technical singletrack, substantial climbing, and multiple aid stations.

Trail races at Crowders Mountain on December 12, 2026, offer 100 mile, 100K, 50 mile, marathon and half marathon distances on repeated looped routes with aid stations, specified elevation gains, and pacer rules.

On December 12, 2026 at Cedarock Park in Burlington, NC, Run at the Rock features 5K, 10K and half marathon trail courses across single track and equestrian trails, with chip timing, aid stations, post-race food and a free kids race.

Celebrate the season with a festive run at Silver Coast Winery. The event features a holiday-themed 5K and 1-mile course through the vineyard, followed by an after-party with refreshments. Proceeds support local veterans.

Quest of the White Wolf offers a scenic 50K, 25K, and 10K on an out-and-back course featuring a waterfall and hundreds of stairs. Finishers receive unique handmade pottery medals. The event welcomes runners and walkers alike to tackle the v..

A trail fundraiser at Camp Caraway in Sophia NC offering a 5K and a new 10K that climb local ridges and pass through hardwood forest. The event supports camper scholarships and includes chip timing, medals for all, and awards for top finish..