Wake Forest
Trail Running Calendar near Wake Forest 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Wake Forest for 2026-2027! We've gathered 13 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
A Durham event pairing a 2-mile hourly backyard ultra (up to 24 miles) with shorter 2, 4, 6 and 8-mile races and a pledge-per-mile fundraiser.
November 2026
A 24 hour timed ultra run and walk on November 21, 2026 benefiting Healing Transitions at Lakeside Retreats with camping, parking, family activities, and unpaved trails.
January 2027
Point to point 20k on the Mountains to Sea Trail from Falls Dam to Bayleaf Church Road with an aid station at Possum Track Road and a virtual Strava option.
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.
April 2027
A 100 mile trail endurance run through William B. Umstead State Park in Raleigh with a 30 hour time limit and a 50 mile option. Next edition April 3, 2027 to April 4, 2027.
May 2027
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.
June 2027
OUTLAST Raleigh is a six hour trail challenge on a 5K loop each hour; complete six laps to earn the OUTLAST medal, leaderboard ranking, and event awards.