North Carolina
North Carolina Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in North Carolina for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 153 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
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 at Weymouth Woods featuring a four hour one mile loop challenge and a three loop 5K, with run and ruck categories, on course aid, awards, race shirts, and medals.
An 8.5 mile trail race through DuPont State Recreational Forest near Brevard NC, with about 1,000 feet of climb and proceeds benefiting the Friends of DuPont State Forest.
Halloween-themed 5k and 1 Mile in Hendersonville on October 24 2026 with a costume contest, finisher medals, and a virtual 5k option.
Trail races around three Greensboro lakes at Bur Mil Park mark 20 years with half marathon, marathon, and 40 mile options plus relays, ruck and virtual choices. The course uses marked watershed trails with aid stations and generous cutoffs.
Trail races at Lake James State Park near Nebo NC featuring a 50K, relay options, and a half marathon with proceeds supporting local trail development.
On October 24, 2026 at Golden Road Vineyards in State Road, NC, a Halloween themed event offers a 5K, a 1.5 mile Sip & Stroll and a virtual 5K. Participants receive a finisher medal, a race shirt and a mimosa and age group awards start at 10 and unde..
A fall event at Warlick Family YMCA with a 5K trail run and a 1 mile fun run on the Sytz Family Trail System plus a family friendly party zone.
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.
A 24 hour individual and team relay at Mint Hill Park with a 1.35 mile mixed surface loop, staffed aid station, crew areas, and distance awards for 100K and 100 miles.
A 25 hour timed trail run at Camp Grier in Old Fort NC on Oct 31 2026, run on a 3.6 mile loop with aid stations, free tent camping and awards for top finishers.
Trail races at Cane Creek Park in Waxhaw NC on October 31, 2026 with 4M, 8M, 25K and 50K options and a single $45 entry plus on-course aid.
November 2026
A fully supported 24 hours ultramarathon in Cedar Point NC on a USATF certified 1.37779 mile loop through marsh and forest benefiting the Marine Raider Foundation.
A community trail event at Hines Farm & Stables on 11/07/2026 featuring a 5K, virtual 5K and untimed 1 Mile options, plus a kids walk with medals and frozen yogurt at the finish. The 5K includes age group awards and prizes.
Night trail running at Whitewater Center in Charlotte with 5K, 10K and half marathon options; headlamps required and packet pick-up before the race.
Random distance trail event at Reedy Creek Nature Preserve with 2.25 mile laps and a 6 hour option, distance decided by a dice roll.
A 5K trail run with a virtual 5K option on November 14, 2026 at The Simpson Event Center in Monroe, NC, featuring an expo, vendor food trucks, participant giveaways, and proceeds benefiting the UCSO Foundation.
A roughly 62 mile loop in Pisgah Forest that climbs over 6,000 ft peaks, follows varied trails, and requires mandatory safety gear and supported aid stations.
Experience an off road 5K cross country run in the Vein Mountain area of North Carolina. All finishers receive a medal and the first thirty participants to register receive an event t-shirt.