Lillington
Trail Running Calendar near Lillington 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Lillington 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
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.
Scale 110 flights of stairs in downtown Raleigh to honor the heroes of 9/11. This symbolic climb at the former Wells Fargo Tower welcomes first responders and civilians for a meaningful memorial event.
A dog friendly 5K on September 26, 2026 at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary NC supporting Vets To Vets United with vendors, awards and a virtual option.
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.
November 2026
Oakwood24 is a 24 hour run and walk fundraising event for Healing Transitions at Lakeside Retreats, with camping, unpaved trails, and a Saturday morning Remembrance Hour.
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.
February 2027
March 2027
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.
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.
April 2027
A 100 mile trail endurance run in William B. Umstead State Park, Raleigh, with a 30 hour limit and a 50 mile option; next edition April 3 to 4, 2027.
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.
A Memorial Day weekend running event at the Northwest Cary YMCA with in-person and virtual 2, 4, and 6 mile options, a kids-in-strollers category, exhibitor booths, finishers medals, and a prize pool that supports the local Veterans of Foreign Wars.