Trail Running calendar near Chapel Hill 2026-2027

We have found 52 Trailruns within 80 miles of Chapel Hill. See below where and when you can find the races.

Event Overview The Fiery Gizzard Run offers a marathon and a half marathon on the Fiery Gizzard Trail. The event also includes a Ruck Only division. The start and finish location is at the Foster Falls Trailhead parking area within Foster F..

December 2026

The Event The Tennessee Mile is a looped trail race taking place from December 4 to 6, 2026, on private land near Franklin, Tennessee. The course is approximately 1.1 miles per loop with 340 feet of elevation gain. The terrain consists of a..

The Bell Ringer Trail Run is a December event at Montgomery Bell State Park in Tennessee. It offers 50K, 25K, and 15K distances on the park's moderate trail network. All proceeds support the park's preservation.

Kick off the winter trail series with the Frozen Yeti at Monte Sano State Park. Choose between a 5-mile or 10-mile course featuring scenic bluffs and creek crossings. Enjoy post-race pizza and the camaraderie of a cupless, community-focused..

Celebrate the holiday season at the Nashville Jingle Bell Trot, a festive run through Orchard Bend Park. The event features a chip-timed 5k, a virtual option, and a free 1k Kids Run. Proceeds benefit The Nashville Food Project.

Event Overview The Winter Wild Thangs Trail Series is a set of three trail races held in the mountains around Huntsville, Alabama, at Monte Sano State Park. The series takes place from December through January. Race Distances The series inc..

Run into the new year with the Recover From The Holidays 50K ultramarathon on December 31st. This event starts at John Hunt Running Park and requires advance registration. It's also part of The Huntsville Slam distance series.

January 2027

The Frozen Trash Panda trail run offers a 10K or half marathon on the scenic trails of Monte Sano State Park near Huntsville. It's the second race in a winter series, featuring aid stations and a finish-line pizza party. This cupless event..

Snow Bull Trail Runs offers timed endurance challenges on a scenic 6.5-mile loop in Tennessee. The event features a Half Marathon alongside 6 Hour and 12 Hour runs through the forests of Camp Chet. All participants receive a finisher award.