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!
February 2027
Two timed events at Camp GuilRock in Reidsville, NC: a 12 hour trail race and a 6 hour weighted ruck on a roughly 3 mile loop with aid and camping.
A mixed road and trail 15k at Foothills Watershed near Catawba Falls with 1,333 ft of climb, aid stations, a 150-runner limit, and finisher medals on February 27, 2027.
A longstanding small-town road race in Ellerbe, North Carolina offering USATF-certified marathon and half marathon distances on a 13.1 mile loop with chip timing.
March 2027
A 30 mile point to point training run between Duke and UNC in Chapel Hill on March 6, 2027, an annual self supported fun run where participants assume liability.
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 one-day, 61 mile team relay from Asheville to Lake James for 4 to 6 runners per team, capped at 50 teams with leg distances of 3.3 to 7.7 miles.
Trail event at Morrow Mountain State Park offering 10, 25 and 50-mile courses with aid stations, drop-bag service, and parking at the pool lot.
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 marathon, half, 10K and 5K around Reservoir Park in Pinehurst with aid stations, shirts and medals, raising funds for community wellness programs.
Point to point ultras near Franklin, NC offering 200 mile and 100 mile courses across three states with significant elevation gain and mandatory gear including a water filter.
A chip timed 5k at Lu Mil Vineyard with a dirt-course around the vines, race swag, age group awards, and proceeds benefiting the Dublin Peanut Festival.
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.
Timed trail loops at Ellaberry Llama Farm near Hendersonville NC with real llamas on course, 12 hour, 6 hour and 3 hour formats, aid stations and finisher medals.
Mountain trail event on Cold Mountain with 8 or 16 mile routes, Runner/Light/Heavy categories and Pass and Dog Tag time cutoffs.
Trail running at Buck Spring Park where the final distance is decided by rolling two four sided dice moments before the race.
Trail run in Montreat, NC offering one to three ~4 mile loops to Rainbow Mountain with eco-focused practices and race amenities.
A seven-mile trail race in Sylva, NC with 2,770 feet of elevation gain to BlackRock summit; proceeds benefit Rolling Start NC.
Trail runs of 5K and 10K at West Pinehurst Community Park in Pinehurst NC on March 20, 2027; registration opens November 1, 2026.
Point to point ultra on the Outer Banks offering 100 Mile, 100K, relay and virtual options along paved coastal roads finishing in Hatteras.
A trail event at Northwood High School in Pittsboro featuring a 5K and a 1 mile fun run with shirts, swag, awards, and a dog-friendly policy.