Chapel Hill
Trail Running Calendar near Chapel Hill 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Chapel Hill for 2026-2027! We've gathered 25 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
5K trail run and walk across a 63 acre century old farm with trails, a farmers market pop up, and proceeds supporting Person County 4-H.
A Camp Agapé 5K trail run and virtual event on November 14, 2026 with brunch, basket raffles and proceeds supporting ACE environmental education.
A Thanksgiving Day trail event in Chapel Hill with 2 mile, 5K and 10K courses, plus a free kids race and post-race pie.
Post Thanksgiving trail run at Briar Chapel offering 5K and 10K single track courses, repurposed vintage swag, a free kids race, and a post race party.
December 2026
A two day December running festival in Pittsboro NC with a 40 mile ultra, 40K, a 40 mile team relay, a 4 mile race, plus camping and live music.
Trail races at Cedarock Park on December 12, 2026 offering 5K, 10K and half marathon with race hoodies, aid stations, hot soup and a free kids race.
January 2027
A 10 mile trail race in Hillsborough that climbs Occoneechee Mountain with 700 ft of gain, mixed surfaces, two aid stations, and chili, bread, and coffee at the finish.
February 2027
5K cross country race in Cary, NC on Feb 14, 2027 with race bibs, a long sleeve shirt option, age group awards, and live online results.
Team relays at Historic Occoneechee Speedway in Hillsborough NC where teams of two or four run 20 laps totaling about 13.5 miles, with team fees and awards.
March 2027
Annual 30 mile point to point trail and off road training run between UNC Chapel Hill and Duke University held each March; participants assume their own risk.
A multi format endurance event at Sugg Farm Park and Bass Lake on a 4.167 mile trail loop, featuring 12 hour and 24 hour individual races, a 100 mile with a 30 hour cutoff, relays and ruck divisions with mandatory gear checks.
A 26.2 mile trail marathon through William B. Umstead State Park with about 2,400 feet of elevation gain, regular aid stations, and proceeds supporting park conservation.
A trail event at Northwood High School in Pittsboro featuring a 5K and a 1 mile fun run with shirts, swag, awards, and a dog-friendly policy.
A women-only trail relay at Union Grove Farm featuring a marked 3 mile wooded loop, team categories for two to six runners, an exchange zone with fuel and on-site amenities.
April 2027
A multi-distance endurance event in William B. Umstead State Park offering 100 miles (30 hour limit) and a 50 mile option, held April 3-4, 2027 as the 32nd edition.