Trail Running calendar near Longs 2026-2027

A beachside 5K run or walk on the sand in Surf City, NC, held as part of Ocean Fest. The manually timed event supports ocean-focused nonprofits and takes place within a two-day festival with music and family activities.

PeaPot Jones 5K and 1 Mile Run/Walk on May 23, 2026 in Longs, SC offers in-person and virtual 5K options and a 1 mile route, raising funds and awareness for families of children with disabilities and plans for an accessible campground.

Experience a local trail race through the scenic Carolina Beach State Park followed by festivities at Good Hops Brewing. This three mile run or walk supports local schools and park preservation while offering a relaxed coastal atmosphere.

A one mile beach run in Myrtle Beach on June 21, 2026 with an optional virtual mile. The event includes participant swag, post-race food, and a costume raffle for 1980s attire.

Experience a unique trail race in Hampstead featuring a 20k relay and mile challenges. Runners can tackle wooded loops individually or in teams with optional time deductions for beverage consumption at each lap.

Experience a scenic 5K trail run through Carolina Beach State Park to celebrate Great Trails State Day. Support young runners while racing past natural coastal landscapes in this inclusive community event.

Deerfly Trail Race at Carvers Creek State Park features timed 11K and 6K courses plus canine-only events on October 17, 2026. The event is limited to 200 participants and includes year-six shirts, coins, and cash awards for course records.

A 16 hour endurance event at Carolina Beach State Park where participants run a 4.5 mile loop as many times as they wish. The course features trails, sand, roots and two short climbs, with camping options and aid station support.

A lap based endurance event in Florence with 2 hour and 4 hour run and ruck divisions on a 2.5 mile loop; finisher coins, prizes, and proceeds support local trails and parks.

A holiday 5K and 1-mile fun run at Silver Coast Winery with themed course sections, a Santa’s Workshop post-race party, finisher medals, guaranteed shirts for early registrants, and proceeds supporting the Combat Vets Motorcycle Association..

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.

A 24-hour endurance run in The Market Common, Myrtle Beach on Jan 23-24, 2027, held on a USATF certified 1.0806 mile paved loop. The event features chip timing, an aid station, a designated tent city, and cash prizes for top finishers.

A trail race in the Francis Marion National Forest with out and back courses for 100 mile, 50 mile, 50K, and half marathon distances, staffed aid stations, required gear for 100 mile entrants, and on course tracking for the 100 mile field.