Trail Running calendar near Danville 2026-2027

HAROC at Hanging Rock State Park in Danbury NC offers 50k and 25k trail races over rocky, technical terrain with substantial elevation gain, aid stations, and a winter backup date.

A December trail event on the High Bridge Trail offering 100k, 50k and a half marathon with aid stations, drop-bag service, pacer rules, event apparel and holiday-themed awards and traditions.

Run at the Rock is a December trail race at Cedarock Park in Burlington NC offering 5K, 10K, and a two lap half marathon over single-track and equestrian trails with aid stations and race amenities.

A weekend of trail races at Salem Lake offering a night 5K, looped 12.5K courses up to a 50K, and a four-person 50K relay, with water stops on looped courses, a seven hour cap for the 50K, finishers swag, and post-race food and beer.

A January trail event in Gibsonville, NC offering a 13.1 mile half with two river crossings, a 5 mile race, ruck divisions and virtual options. The race includes chip timing, on-course support, a hoodie and finisher medal.

Trail ultramarathon in Appomattox with 50K, 25K and 10K options around Holiday Lake. The looped course uses single track and country roads with about 2000 feet of gain and aid stations every four miles.

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.

A winter trail event at Camp GuilRock with a 12 hour continuous loop run and a 6 hour weighted ruck on a roughly 3 mile loop. The format includes lap stamps, FLAP and SLAP options, a stocked aid station, and finisher awards.

An annual, nonaffiliated 30 mile point-to-point run between Duke and UNC that alternates start locations by year. Participants assume all liability and should expect significant hazards on the route.

A multi distance trail event at Sugg Farm Park and Bass Lake in Holly Springs, North Carolina on March 6 and 7, 2027. Options include a 100 mile race with a 30 hour cutoff, 12 and 24 hour timed events, relays, and a ruck division.

A 24 hour timed event on a USATF certified 1.178 mile cinder loop at Waid Park in Rocky Mount, VA, with solo and relay options, chip timing, and awards for distance and laps across several time segments.

A multi-day ultramarathon at Twin Lakes State Park with looped 3.42 mile laps, timed events from 10 miles to 72 hours, hiking options, cupless aid stations, finisher awards for major distances, and primitive camping at the start area.

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 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 loop based trail event in April at James River State Park offering 10 mile, 50K and 50 mile options plus relays. Each loop is about 10 miles with roughly 1025 feet gain, riverside sections, singletrack, two aid stations and a 16 hour limi..

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,..

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.