Trail Running Calendar North Carolina 2026-2027

Hit the trails after Thanksgiving at the Leftovers Trail Run in Briar Chapel. Choose a 5K or 10K on a scenic, mixed-terrain course. The event features a unique, eco-conscious swag scramble with vintage race gear, a post-race party, and a fr..

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.

Join this trail race at William B. Umstead State Park with 5 km, 10 km, and 13.1 mile distances. Enjoy organized transport from Harrison Square and earn finisher medals and winter gear at this Cary event.

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.

HAROC is a winter trail challenge in North Carolina's Hanging Rock State Park. Runners can tackle a 50k or 25k on technical, scenic trails with significant elevation. The event is organized by Tanawha Adventures.

Run for a cause at the Cape Fear Holiday Run, a festive trail event in Lillington, NC. Choose your challenge from 3, 6, or 9-hour timed formats on a scenic 1.17-mile loop. All proceeds support the Harnett Food Pantry, and finishers earn a m..

The Beast of the East 100 is a December trail challenge on Crowders Mountain in North Carolina. Choose from five distances, from a half marathon to a 100-mile ultra, all featuring significant elevation. The event includes full aid station s..

Experience the natural beauty of Cedarock Park with a variety of trail races in Burlington. Enjoy twisty single track trails followed by hot soup and a finisher hoodie at this long running December event.

This festive Christmas run at Silver Coast Winery features a 5K and a 1-mile fun run through holiday-themed paths. The event includes an after-party with a costume contest and supports a veterans' charity. 5K finishers get a medal and can c..

Experience a diverse 5 mile course featuring single track trails and gravel paths in Lenoir. This final event of the Foothills Run Series concludes with hot cocoa and a unique Dirty Santa style awards presentation.

The Roy Abernathy Legacy Race honors a family legacy in Gastonia, NC. Runners can choose from trail distances like a 50K, 10K, or 5K, or a paved 1-mile. Each finisher receives a unique, handmade pottery medal.

Experience an endurance event in Wilmington featuring distance races from 50K to 100 miles. Enjoy a festive atmosphere with camping, tailgating, live classic rock, and a large bonfire.

Answer the call of Stone Mountain on February 6, 2027. Choose from 50K, 25K, or 8 Miler distances on challenging, looped trails in Roaring Gap, NC. Collect sacred stones, face the 300 Stairs, and earn a unique pottery medal as your reward.

Experience an epic trail run through Harris Lake County Park at the Viking Dash in Raleigh. Choose between 5K or 10K distances and earn a unique forged finisher medal for completing the journey.

Experience a scenic out back race in Chimney Rock featuring a waterfall and 1,000 stairs. Choose from 50k, 25k, or 10k distances and earn a one of a kind handmade pottery medal.

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.