North Carolina
North Carolina Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in North Carolina for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 173 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in North Carolina below and join the trail community at these great events!
January 2027
Road-to-trail races at the Whitewater Center in Charlotte offering 5K, 10K and a half marathon with hydration aid stations and pre-registration shirt and medal deadlines.
Multi-day trail ultra in Wilmington NC featuring 100 mile, 50 mile, 50K and team relay on flat 10 mile loops with camping and BBQ.
Mount Afton Challenge in Concord, NC on January 16, 2027 invites runners, ruckers, and walkers to log the most 1 mile laps in a fundraiser for NAMI Cabarrus Rowan Stanly.
A January trail event in Gibsonville, NC offering a 13.1 mile half with two river crossings, a 5 mile race, ruck divisions and virtual options. The race includes chip timing, on-course support, a hoodie and finisher medal.
Tsali Ultra in Bryson City NC on January 16 2027 offers 8K, 30K and 50K trail races with aid stations, drop bags, cupless policy, and enforced cutoffs.
A six hour trail race in Concord NC on a private 6.2 mile mostly singletrack loop with 1,350 ft gain per lap, an aid station, parking, and finisher and overall awards.
A charity running event at Kimberley Park with multiple distances including a 49 mile individual option and a team relay, supporting HOPE of Winston Salem.
Trail running at Brunswick Nature Park in Winnabow NC with 5K and 10K courses through shaded singletrack and park trails on January 30, 2027.
Trail event in Charlotte with 5K and 10K options followed by a plunge into the Deep Water Solo pool, race apparel, awards by age group, and volunteer opportunities.
A 10 mile trail race in Hillsborough that climbs Occoneechee Mountain with 700 ft of gain, mixed surfaces, two aid stations, and chili, bread, and coffee at the finish.
February 2027
Trail event in Roaring Gap, NC offering 8 Mile, 25K, and 50 K courses with themed checkpoint tokens and handcrafted pottery finisher medals.
Winter single track trail races of 8, 20, and 40 miles in Uwharrie National Forest on February 6, 2027 with pottery awards and aid stations.
Trail event in Charlotte, NC where people run or walk with dogs over a 5K or 1 mile course, plus adoption booths and vendors.
Viking Dash in Raleigh is a trail running event at Harris Lake County Park on February 13, 2027, offering 5K and 10K distances with registration open November 16 to December 31, 2026.
Valentine running at Sanctuary Vineyards in Jarvisburg with a 5K and Sweetheart Mile plus a post run wine cheese and chocolate tasting and non alcoholic options.
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.
A winter 5K at Jamison Park with in-person and virtual options, finisher medals for all and awards by overall, masters, and age groups.
Trail race at River Park North offering 50K and 20K solo and relay options, with proceeds donated to Heart for ENC.
Approximately 10 miles out and back from Lookout Brewing Company, featuring a climb of Lookout Mountain, mixed road and trail terrain, aid stations and finish line amenities.
Two and four person relays run 20 laps around Historic Occoneechee Speedway in Hillsborough NC, totaling about 13.5 miles with flexible handoffs.