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!
March 2027
A multi-distance ultra on the Outer Banks held March 20 to 21, 2027 that runs point to point along paved coastal roads from Corolla or Nags Head to Hatteras. Options include 100 mile, 100K, relay, chariot, pacer and virtual events.
Coastal ultrarunning on Bald Head Island with 50 km and 51.4 mile options combining island roads, maritime forest trails, and long East Beach out-and-backs.
Experience rugged mountain trails and scenic waterfalls at The Rendezvous Goat featuring 50K 25K and 4 Miler distances in the heart of Purlear North Carolina.
A mountain trail ultramarathon near Mount Mitchell offering 50 mile and 55 kilometer routes with large elevation gain, on-course aid stations, required safety gear, and live GPS tracking.
Beach races and virtual options on March 26–27, 2027 in North Topsail Beach, with Half, 10K, and Sunset 5K distances and charity support.
April 2027
Obstacle course weekend at Porter Farms near Charlotte featuring Sprint 5K, Super 10K, kids races, a 12-hour Hurricane Heat, and spectator access.
Experience an endurance trail event in the Leatherwood Mountains of North Carolina featuring five distances ranging from a 25K to a demanding 100-mile mountain course.
A 100 mile trail endurance run through William B. Umstead State Park in Raleigh with a 30 hour time limit and a 50 mile option. Next edition April 3, 2027 to April 4, 2027.
A trail marathon and a 36 mile Mount Mitchell Challenge in Black Mountain NC on April 3, 2027 featuring summit access, stocked aid stations, and limited 250-runner fields.
A 5K and untimed 1 mile fun run at Wildwood Park supporting ECU Physical Therapy Club fundraising for clinic equipment and student education.
Trail marathon and half marathon at the Whitewater Center in Charlotte, NC with aid stations, packet pick up, tiered registration, and age group awards.
A community trail event at Northwood High School in Pittsboro, NC featuring a 5K trail race and a 1 Mile fun run or walk. Leashed dogs are allowed and registered participants receive a T shirt and goodie bag.
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 races on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail near Durham, NC with 13 mile and 50K options, cupless policy, aid stations, and finisher awards on April 11, 2027.
Timed trail event at Wag Valley Farm featuring a scenic 3.2 mile loop with 5K, 6-hour and 12-hour formats passing a waterfall and a vintage barn.
A technical trail race in Montreat, NC covering about 14.5 miles and 4,000 feet of ascent over steep, rocky singletrack with two aid stations.
A 5K trail run at Fort Macon on April 17, 2027 featuring wooded and open coastal trails, footbridge crossings, and proceeds supporting OWLS Wildlife Center's rehabilitation and education work.
A point-to-point 50K (31 miles) trail race from Crowders Mountain State Park NC to Kings Mountain State Park SC on April 24, 2027, with aid stations and an 11-hour cutoff.
A 208 mile team relay from Brevard to Bryson City, NC, routed through Pisgah and Nantahala National Forests with mixed trail and road terrain, held April 30 to May 1, 2027.
May 2027
Two day Spartan obstacle weekend at McCormick Farms near Spring Lake, NC, featuring Sprint, Super, Beast, Ultra, and Kids races across forest, quarry, and riverbank terrain.