Logo

Northern Trails

Greensboro, United States • 7 Mar 2026

The Northern Trails Trail Race, held annually in Greensboro, North Carolina, offers a scenic and beginner-friendly trail running experience in the Piedmont region each spring. Starting and finishing at Northern Guilford High School, the event features multiple distance options including 5, 10, and 17 miles, catering to new trail runners, ultra marathon prep, and those seeking fast times. Participants can also choose ruck options or virtual races. The race is part of the North Carolina Trail Mega Medal Series, where finisher medals from four local races connect to form a Mega Medal. Registration includes a custom shirt, finisher medal, chip timing, post-race food, and more. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States North Carolina Greensboro

Race information

Website
17 mi
17 Mile - Economy Package
17 mi
17 Mile Ruck
17 mi
17 Miler
10 mi
10 Mile Ruck
10 mi
10 Miler
10 mi
10 Miler - Economy Package
5 mi
5 Mile Ruck
5 mi
5 Miler
5 mi
5 Miler - Economy Package
Virtual 10 Mile
Virtual 17 Miler
Virtual 5 Miler
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

Hobby Trails to You!

Winston-Salem - 25 mi from Greensboro

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 challenging 5K and 10K races on single-track trails that start with a cross-country style beginning. The course features shaded areas, ample parking, and finish..

Big 4 Trail Race

Winston-Salem - 25 mi from Greensboro

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 Janua..

Back in the Day 5K

Thomasville - 21 mi from Greensboro

The Back in the Day 5K is a nostalgic running event held at East Davidson High School in Thomasville, North Carolina. The race features a relatively flat, two-loop cross country course starting and ending at the East Davidson Football Stadium, with 80% paved surfaces and the remainder on grass and c..

Friday Night Lights Elon Opener

Elon - 16 mi from Greensboro

The Friday Night Lights - Elon Opener is a cross country running event held in Elon, North Carolina, serving as the season opener for Elon's cross country team. The race features a men's 6k and a women's 4k, with women running four laps and men six laps of a 1000-meter course. This evening race offe..

Small Team Challenge

McLeansville - 8 mi from Greensboro

The Small Team Challenge is a running event held in McLeansville, North Carolina, at Keeley Park. It features multiple races catering to different age groups and skill levels, including an Elementary Mixed 2K, Middle School Girls and Boys 3K, and High School/Open Girls and Boys 5K races. The event e..

Carpe Diem – Carpe Noctem Half Marathon

Pleasant Garden - 8 mi from Greensboro

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. Participants can choose from half marathon and 10K distances, with races offered both in the daytime and at night. The well-groomed trails provide a scenic..