Fayetteville
Trail Running Calendar near Fayetteville 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Fayetteville 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.
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 at Cape Fear Shiner Park in Lillington NC with 9 hour, 6 hour and 3 hour races on a 1.17 mile loop, aid station and finisher medals.
January 2027
Trail event at Raven Rock State Park on 01/03/2027 featuring runs and a hike over rocky, technical trails with limited parking.
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
Two-day Spartan obstacle weekend at McCormick Farms, May 1-2, offering Sprint, Super, Beast, Ultra and Kids races across forest, quarry, and riverbank terrain.