Big 4 Trail Race

Winston-Salem, United States • 9 Aug 2025

The Big 4 Trail Race Series is a collection of four trail running events held in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, organized by the Twin City Track Club. The series includes the Hobby Trails to You!, Salem Lake Trail Races, Black Friday Relays, and Frosty Fifty races, spanning from August 2024 to January 2025. Participants can register for all four races at a discounted rate and earn special apparel upon completion. The races take place on scenic Winston-Salem trails, offering a variety of distances and relay formats. The series supports local charities, including the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Winston-Salem and the Winston-Salem Street School, fostering community engagement and a welcoming atmosphere for trail runners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
Frosty Fifty
20 km
Black Friday Relays
Hobby Trails to You!
Salem Lake Trail Races
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

The Moonlight Bootlegger 5K in Greensboro, NC, is a unique nighttime trail race held at Haw River State Park. Scheduled for July 12, 2025, this event combines running with a festive atmosphere featuring bluegrass music and moonshine cocktails or mocktails. Participants run a 5K course illuminated by..

Hobby Trails To You! is a trail running event held in Winston Salem, North Carolina, at Hobby Park. Scheduled for August 9, 2025, it offers two race distances: a 5K and a 10K, both featuring a cross-country start that quickly funnels into single-track trail courses. The race provides ample parking,..

The Carpe Diem – Carpe Noctem Half Marathon and 10K is a unique trail running event held at Hagan-Stone Park in Pleasant Garden, North Carolina. Scheduled for September 6, 2025, it offers both half marathon and 10K distances with options to run during the day, at night, or both. The well-groomed tra..

The Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra is a scenic and challenging trail ultramarathon held in North Carolina, running from Pilot Mountain State Park to Hanging Rock State Park. Scheduled for September 20, 2025, the event offers multiple race options including a 50-mile race, a 50K, a 50-mile rela..

The Salem Lake Trail Run in Winston Salem, NC, offers three race distances: 30K (18.6 miles), 7 miles, and 5K (3.1 miles). Set on a beautiful, mostly shaded, wooded trail around Salem Lake, the course is recognized as one of America's best running trails. This well-organized event serves as an excel..

The Triple Lakes Trail Race, held annually at Bur-Mil Park in Greensboro, North Carolina, is a celebrated fall trail running event centered around Lake Brandt, Lake Townsend, and Lake Jeanette. The race offers multiple distances including a half marathon, marathon, and a challenging 40-mile ultra, w..