Burlington
Trail Running Calendar near Burlington 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Burlington for 2026-2027! We've gathered 17 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
An evening cross country opener at Elon on September 4, 2026, featuring women's 4K (four 1000 m laps) and men's 6K (six 1000 m laps).
A trail event at Hagan-Stone Park offering half marathon and 10K runs plus ruck and virtual options, with morning, evening, and double-entry formats; evening races may require personal lights.
October 2026
A timed 5K trail run at Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge on October 10, 2026 featuring three gravel loops through fields and forests and a family Fun Run to the future pig habitat.
Rootrock Trail Run at Briar Chapel features 5K, 10K and Half Marathon single track courses with varied technical terrain, on-course aid, chip timing, post-race food, and finisher medals.
Trail races around three Greensboro lakes offering half, marathon, 40 mile and relay options, with virtual and ruck divisions and supported aid stations.
November 2026
Celebrate Thanksgiving at Briar Chapel with a variety of trail races ranging from 2 miles to 10K. Enjoy smooth paths or technical single track trails followed by post race pie and festive awards.
A holiday weekend trail run in Briar Chapel on November 28, 2026 offering 5K and 10K courses, repurposed vintage tees and medals, a post race party, and a free kids race with prizes.
December 2026
Experience a trail running festival in Pittsboro featuring 40 mile and 40K distances alongside a unique age-graded team relay. Enjoy a weekend of cross-country racing, live music, and camping in the scenic Shakori Hills.
Experience the natural beauty of Cedarock Park with a variety of trail races in Burlington. Enjoy twisty single track trails followed by hot soup and a finisher hoodie at this long running December event.
January 2027
A January trail event in Gibsonville, NC offering a 13.1 mile half with two river crossings, a 5 mile race, ruck divisions and virtual options. The race includes chip timing, on-course support, a hoodie and finisher medal.
February 2027
A late February trail weekend in Reidsville NC featuring a 12 hour loop trail race and a 6 hour weighted ruck on a roughly 3 mile mixed surface course.
March 2027
A 30-mile point-to-point training run between UNC and Duke in Chapel Hill, organized by The TarDevil; participants assume all liability.
April 2027
A community trail event at Northwood High School in Pittsboro, NC featuring a 5K trail race and a 1 Mile fun run or walk. Leashed dogs are allowed and registered participants receive a T shirt and goodie bag.
June 2027
Trail race and untimed single loop along the Haw River in Graham NC supporting the Haw River Assembly's river protection and education work.