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Umstead Trail Marathon

Name: Umstead Trail Marathon
Start: 2026-03-07
End: 2026-03-07
Location: Umstead

Umstead, United States • 7 Mar 2026

The Umstead Trail Marathon is held at William B. Umstead State Park in Raleigh, North Carolina. The 26.2-mile race is run entirely within the park’s 5,000-acre landscape of dense woods, lakes, streams, and rolling hills.

The course blends technical single-track with fine gravel bridle trails, offering a scenic yet challenging, hilly route. Runners can expect well-stocked aid stations, dedicated volunteers, and finish-area food. Each participant receives a commemorative T-shirt and a pint-glass finishers award, while the top 15 male and female finishers earn a unique handcrafted prize.

Proceeds benefit Umstead State Park and the Carolina Godiva Track Club. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States North Carolina Umstead

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26 mi

Marathon 26.2 Miles

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

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