Trail Running Calendar North Carolina 2026-2027

Timed loop trail races at Ellaberry Llama Farm near Hendersonville, NC. Choose 12-, 6- or 3-hour formats on trails that pass apple orchards and resident llamas; aid stations and onsite first aid are provided.

A multi-distance ultra on the Outer Banks held March 20 to 21, 2027 that runs point to point along paved coastal roads from Corolla or Nags Head to Hatteras. Options include 100 mile, 100K, relay, chariot, pacer and virtual events.

A coastal ultramarathon on Bald Head Island with 50 km and 51.4 mile options, featuring 12 miles on island roads and extensive beach running between Cape Fear and Fort Fisher. The island is ferry access only and aid is at three checkpoints.

Charlotte Spartan Event Weekend at Porter Farms on April 3-4, 2027 features mud and creek crossings and multiple obstacle races, including Sprint 5 km, Super 10 km, Kids races, and 4 hour and 12 hour Hurricane Heat formats.

Leatherwood Marathons in Ferguson, NC on April 3, 2027 offers looped trail ultras across private Leatherwood Mountains terrain with marked but variable signage, stocked aid stations, a 36 hour cutoff for the 100 mile, and handmade pottery m..

A 100 mile trail endurance run through William B. Umstead State Park in Raleigh, NC, with a 30 hour cutoff and a 50 mile option. The event is scheduled for April 3 to 4, 2027 and opens registration September 16, 2026.

A trail Marathon and a 40 mile Challenge in Black Mountain NC with a summit option to Mount Mitchell for a limited number of finishers, multiple aid stations, and a strict pack in pack out policy.

A trail marathon and half marathon through the Whitewater Center trails in Charlotte, NC on April 10, 2027. Pre-registration and race-day registration are available, with aid stations, marked courses, awards, and packet pick-up.

A community trail event at Northwood High School in Pittsboro, NC featuring a 5K trail race and a 1 Mile fun run or walk. Leashed dogs are allowed and registered participants receive a T shirt and goodie bag.

A team relay across roughly 200 miles in Western North Carolina, starting in Pisgah National Forest and finishing at Nantahala Outdoor Center. Teams of 6, 9, or 12 split the course into 36 legs and register between June and September 2026.

Obstacle course weekend at McCormick Farms in Spring Lake, NC on May 1 and 2, 2027. Multiple race distances run from a 5 km Sprint to a 50 km Ultra, plus a kids race and spectator access.

The Bear Crawl OCR is a locally operated obstacle course event in Morganton, North Carolina, held at a motocross training facility. It offers one- to six-mile courses with rolling terrain, a dirt bike track, creek and pond crossings, and se..

Tackle the Tar is an annual 5K obstacle course and family fun day in Rocky Mount featuring a mud pit and 15+ obstacles. Proceeds support local college scholarships and a separate 1 mile kids race is offered.

The Time Laps 24-Hour Relay Race will take place in Mount Holly from Friday 21 May 2027 to Saturday 22 May 2027.

An organized trail event in Lowell, NC on May 22, 2027 with 50K, 25K and 5K distances. The course uses repeated three mile loops with steep climbs, marked with orange ribbon and yellow arrows, and has a ten hour cutoff.

A muddy obstacle course event at Jomeokee Campground in Pinnacle NC, organized by the Marine Corps League. It is held each year on the first Saturday in June; the 17th edition is scheduled for June 5, 2027 with registration opening March 1,..

A running event in Burnsville NC on June 5, 2027 offering 50K, 25K and 11K routes with up to 12,000 ft of elevation gain. Courses are point to point and maps, aid station details and a runner handbook are provided.

Conquer mountain trails in the scenic Uwharrie Mountains of North Carolina. This chip timed fundraiser offers 5K and 10K distances featuring forest paths, mountain summits, and beautiful lake views to support local youth camp scholarships.