Northern Trails

Greensboro, United States • 7 Mar 2026

Event Overview

The Northern Trails Trail Race is scheduled for Saturday, March 7, 2026, in Greensboro, North Carolina. The event location is Northern Guilford High School at 7101 Spencer Dixon Road.

Available Distances

Participants can select from the following distances:

  • 5 miles
  • 10 miles
  • 17 miles

Each distance has options for running, rucking, or hiking. Economy packages and virtual races are also offered.

Course Description

The race takes place on trails along Lake Brandt and Lake Townsend in the Piedmont area. Historical weather during the event has included snow flurries, rain, and sunshine.

Registration Benefits

Registration includes a custom race shirt, a finisher's medal, chip timing with live results, post-race food and a beer, and race photos. The finisher medal is spring-themed and part of the North Carolina Trail Mega Medal Series, where medals from several races connect to form a larger medal.

Additional Options

Virtual race options allow participants to complete the distance remotely. Economy packages provide a no-frills registration alternative. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

17 mi
17 Mile Ruck
17 mi
17 Miler
10 mi
10 Mile Ruck
10 mi
10 Miler
5 mi
5 Mile Ruck
5 mi
5 Miler
Virtual 10 Mile
Virtual 17 Miler
Virtual 5 Miler
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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