Fayetteville
Trail Running Calendar near Fayetteville 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Fayetteville for 2026-2027! We've gathered 6 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
A memorial 5K run, ruck, or walk on the Longleaf Pine Trail in Fayetteville, NC. The untimed out-and-back event donates a portion of proceeds to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and includes T-shirts, bibs, and awards.
October 2026
Test your limits on a USATF certified asphalt loop in Lillington. This supported endurance event features a lit course at night and convenient trackside camping for a personalized running experience.
Deerfly Trail Race at Carvers Creek State Park features timed 11K and 6K courses plus canine-only events on October 17, 2026. The event is limited to 200 participants and includes year-six shirts, coins, and cash awards for course records.
December 2026
Timed trail events in Lillington, NC on a 1.17-mile loop with a cup-less aid station, finisher medals, awards, and proceeds to Harnett Food Pantry.
March 2027
Trail races at Carver's Creek State Park near Fayetteville offering 25K and a 50K run over two laps of a 16 mile loop; the 50K has a hard cutoff for the second lap and a nine hour finish limit.
May 2027
Multi-distance Spartan obstacle races at McCormick Farms near Fayetteville on May 1 and 2 2027, featuring forest, quarry and riverbank terrain plus kids races.