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!
March 2027
Coastal ultramarathon on Bald Head Island with 50 km and 51.4 mile options that combine island trails and long stretches of Atlantic beachfront.
Trail races in Purlear NC on March 20, 2027 offering 4 Miler, 25K and 50K over mountainous terrain with a 10 hour cutoff and a waterfall on course.
Trail races of 50 miles and 55 kilometers from Camp Grier near Old Fort, NC, featuring steep climbs, technical singletrack, aid stations and live GPS tracking.
A wooded 5K trail in Jacksonville NC on March 20, 2027, with awards, a virtual 5K option, and proceeds supporting SE Outdoors and the Jacksonville-Onslow Sports Commission.
Outdoor 5K and one mile fun run at Double Bluff Recreation Area in Jonesville NC featuring mixed trail surfaces, awards, a 5K finisher medal, and playground fundraising.
Trail races and a hike at Cliffs of the Neuse State Park on March 20, 2027, with marked courses, parking by the lake, and post-race food options.
Trail races in Kings Mountain offering a 5K and 10 Mile on gravel trails, water at turnaround and finish, and trophies for top three men and women.
April 2027
Obstacle course weekend at Porter Farms near Charlotte with Sprint 5 km, Super 10 km, kids races, a 12 hour Hurricane Heat, and spectator access.
A trail ultramarathon in Ferguson, NC on April 3, 2027 offering distances from 25K to 100 miles on rugged private mountain trails.
A multi-distance endurance event in William B. Umstead State Park offering 100 miles (30 hour limit) and a 50 mile option, held April 3-4, 2027 as the 32nd edition.
Trail races from downtown Black Mountain to Lake Tomahawk and Mount Mitchell including a 36 miles Challenge and a mountain marathon, both capped at 250 runners.
A 7th annual 5K and free 1-mile fun run in Greenville, NC, supporting ECU Physical Therapy Club projects and featuring a trail course at Wildwood Park.
Community 5K, 5K ruck and 1 mile fun run in Grimesland NC supporting Haven at Blue Creek on April 3, 2027.
Repeated 1 mile rounds at Statesville Soccer Complex where the required finishing time drops by 30 seconds each round until no one completes the time; part of the 2027 Series.
Trail half and full marathons on the Whitewater Center trails in Charlotte, NC with aid stations, finisher medals, shirts and age group awards.
Trail races at Fonta Flora Whippoorwill Farm in Nebo, NC: a 7 mile course with 425 ft gain and a 5k through Lake James State Park.
Trail 25K and 50K at Weymouth Woods on April 10, 2027 with cupless aid station, T shirt and finisher medal, proceeds benefit Friends of Weymouth Woods.
Trail races on April 11 2027 at Riverside High School offering 13 Miles and 50+ KM routes on the Mountains to Sea Trail with cupless support and finisher awards.
Timed trail event at Wag Valley Farm with scenic 3.2 mile loops, about 400 feet gain, 3/6/12 hour options and a one-loop 5K on private property.