North Carolina
North Carolina Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in North Carolina for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 183 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in North Carolina below and join the trail community at these great events!
October 2026
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.
Trail ultramarathon in Uwharrie National Forest offering 100 mile and 100K races on a 20.5 mile technical figure 8 loop.
A 100 miles ultra trail in Hickory, NC for solo runners and teams of 2 to 10 on a 4 mile loop with over 17,230 feet of elevation, mostly on trails.
Rootrock Trail Run at Briar Chapel features 5K, 10K and Half Marathon single track courses with varied technical terrain, on-course aid, chip timing, post-race food, and finisher medals.
A self-paced event on a well-marked 1-mile loop at Weymouth Woods, offering a 4-hour repeat challenge and a three-loop 5K with run and ruck options.
Fourth annual 8.5 mile trail race in DuPont State Forest with nearly 1,000 feet of climb, capped at 300 runners and supported by a free forest festival and a virtual option.
A timed 5K through Burgaw including a cemetery section and a one mile trick or treat run in Town Square supporting a splash pad project.
A timed 5K run/walk in Lincolnton along the Marcia H. Cloninger Rail Trail that benefits United Way of Lincoln County and links to the Apple Festival.
Annual Manteo event offering an in-person 5K route and a Sweet Treat Fun Run plus virtual options, costume awards, shirts, medals and postrace goodies.
Halloween themed 5k and 1 mile in Hendersonville on October 24, 2026 with a costume contest, awards, virtual option, and a winter item drive for the Boys and Girls Club.
Trail races around three Greensboro lakes offering half, marathon, 40 mile and relay options, with virtual and ruck divisions and supported aid stations.
Trail races at Fonta Flora Brewery in Nebo NC offering a 50K, half marathon and relay on lakefront singletrack with aid stations and handmade finisher medals.
A Halloween-themed event at Golden Road Vineyards offering a 5K, a Sip & Stroll option, and a virtual 5K, with medals, shirts, mimosas, and age-group awards.
5K trail run and 1 mile fun run at the Warlick Family YMCA with a family party area featuring games, bounce houses, music, and activities.
A three-race off-road series in North Carolina featuring single-track trail runs across Eno River, Uwharrie, and the Mountains-to-Sea Trail with multiple distance options and series awards based on total mileage.
A trail race at Eno River State Park on October 25, 2026 offering 6 and 11 mile courses over technical single-track with rocky, root-filled terrain. Participants receive custom race swag, refreshments, and awards for top finishers.
Test your endurance on a 1.35 mile loop through the woods and trails of Mint Hill at this 24 hour individual and relay challenge.
Test your limits at Camp Grier during a 25 hour endurance race on a scenic 3.6 mile trail loop with lakeside camping and milestone awards.
Celebrate Halloween on the technical trails of Cane Creek Park with distances ranging from a 4 miler to a 50K ultra and a post race cookout for all runners.
A community 5K at Shelby Middle School on October 31, 2026 raising funds and awareness for youth mental health with booths, food trucks, costumes, and awards.