Lillington
Trail Running Calendar near Lillington 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Lillington for 2026-2027! We've gathered 12 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
December 2026
Timed 9, 6, and 3 hour trail events on a 1.17 mile loop at Cape Fear Shiner Park in Lillington, NC, with an aid station, finisher medals, and proceeds to Harnett Food Pantry.
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
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.
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 on March 13, 2027 featuring a 16 mile loop; options are 25K or a two‑lap 50K with a nine hour finish limit.
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.
May 2027
Obstacle course weekend at McCormick Farms in Spring Lake, NC offering Sprint 5 km, Super 10K, Beast 21K, Ultra 50K, kids races and an obstacle workshop.
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.