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Medoc Trail Races

Name: Medoc Trail Races
Start: 2025-10-18
End: 2025-10-18
Location: Hollister

Hollister, United States • 18 Oct 2025

Medoc Trail Races, held at Medoc Mountain State Park in Hollister, North Carolina, offers two trail distances: a 10-Miler and a 5-Miler. Runners share the same start/finish area and run similar courses, with the 10-Miler adding mountain bike trails and a summit loop. The routes traverse wooded, often single-track trails, with views of waterways and hills.

The event emphasizes a runner-first experience, featuring long-sleeve tech shirts, custom medals, free camping, helpful volunteers, and a finisher’s surprise. After the race, participants enjoy soup, grilled hot dogs, fellowship, and live bluegrass music. The event is capped at 500 runners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States North Carolina Hollister

Race information

Website

10 mi

10-Miler

5 mi

5-Miler

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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The Roanoke Canal 5k

Roanoke Rapids - 21 mi from Hollister

2 mi

5 km

The Roanoke Canal 5k is a trail running event held in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, following the historic Roanoke Canal Trail built in 1823. The course features a natural surface with mostly flat terrain and some hills, passing over original canal culverts and a large bulkhead once used for mill..