Carolina Beach

Trail Running Calendar near Carolina Beach 2026-2027

Explore the top trail runs near Carolina Beach for 2026-2027! We've gathered 7 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.

November 2026

The 16 Hour Lock-in

Trail Run

A 16 hour event at Carolina Beach State Park where runners repeat a 4.5 mile loop as many times as they wish, with on-course aid and camping options.

A 16 hour event at Carolina Beach State Park where runners repeat a 4.5 mile loop as many times as they wish, with on-course aid and camping options.

January 2027

Carolina Beach State Park Trail Half Marathon & 5K

Trail Run 3 mi 13 mi

Trail half marathon and 5K at Carolina Beach State Park on January 2, 2027, with timed courses, medals and post race beer for participants 21 plus.

Trail half marathon and 5K at Carolina Beach State Park on January 2, 2027, with timed courses, medals and post race beer for participants 21 plus.

Southern Tour Ultra

Wilmington | 11 mi from Carolina Beach

Trail Run 50 km 50 mi 100 mi

Multi-day trail ultra in Wilmington NC featuring 100 mile, 50 mile, 50K and team relay on flat 10 mile loops with camping and BBQ.

Multi-day trail ultra in Wilmington NC featuring 100 mile, 50 mile, 50K and team relay on flat 10 mile loops with camping and BBQ.

KŌR Trail Run - Wilmington

Winnabow | 13 mi from Carolina Beach

Trail Run 5 km 10 km

Trail running at Brunswick Nature Park in Winnabow NC with 5K and 10K courses through shaded singletrack and park trails on January 30, 2027.

Trail running at Brunswick Nature Park in Winnabow NC with 5K and 10K courses through shaded singletrack and park trails on January 30, 2027.

March 2027

Badwater Cape Fear

Southport | 10 mi from Carolina Beach

Trail Run 50 km 51 mi

Coastal ultramarathon on Bald Head Island with 50 km and 51.4 mile options that combine island trails and long stretches of Atlantic beachfront.

Coastal ultramarathon on Bald Head Island with 50 km and 51.4 mile options that combine island trails and long stretches of Atlantic beachfront.

May 2027

Copperhead Beer Relay 20k

Hampstead | 25 mi from Carolina Beach

Trail Run 10 km 20 km 13 mi

A trail event featuring 20K individual and relay races, Beer Mile and short mile races, with optional beer laps offering time deductions.

A trail event featuring 20K individual and relay races, Beer Mile and short mile races, with optional beer laps offering time deductions.

June 2027

Good Hops Beer Run

Trail Run 3 mi

A casual trail run of about three miles through Carolina Beach State Park starting at Good Hops Brewing on June 19, 2027, with two water stations, post-race awards, brewery festivities, and proceeds supporting the local school and state park.

A casual trail run of about three miles through Carolina Beach State Park starting at Good Hops Brewing on June 19, 2027, with two water stations, post-race awards, brewery festivities, and proceeds supporting the local school and state park.