Trail Runs in North Carolina — 2026

There are 37 trail runs in North Carolina scheduled for 2026. The next is the Triple Lakes Trail Race in Greensboro on October 24. North Carolina trail runs run primarily October through May.

Triple Lakes Trail Race

Sat, Oct 24 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

5 Mile - Economy5 Mile5 Mile Ruck +14

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Tough as Trails Race Series

Sun, Oct 25 · Durham, NC Durham

Tough as Trails Series

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Eno River Run

Sun, Oct 25 · Durham, NC Durham

6-MILE11-MILE

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Wildwood Wander 5k

Sat, Nov 7 · Greenville, NC Greenville

Wildwood Wander 5k Trail Race

From $30 Closed

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Cane Creek Mtn Trail Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Snow Camp, NC Snow Camp

10KHalf Marathon

From $60 Open

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The Fuzzy Peach Trail Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

Kids 1-Mile Option (includes kids pack)5k Option1-Mile Walk +1

From $15 Open 50 spots left

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Goose Creek Trail Run & Hike

Sat, Nov 14 · Washington, NC Washington

10K Hike10K Trail RaceHalf Marathon Trail Race +1

From $30 Open 18 spots left

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Farm City Week 5K Trail Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 14 · Hurdle Mills, NC Hurdle Mills

Farm City Week 5K Fun Run

From $30 Open

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Birds of a Feather Trail Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Hill

2 Mile Fun Run (untimed)5K10K +1

From $32 Open

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Black Toenail Friday Half Marathon and 7.5 Miler NC

Fri, Nov 27 · Snow Camp, NC Snow Camp

7.5 Mile - Ruck7.5 Mile - Economy Package7.5 Mile +5

From $33 Open Closing Soon

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Leftovers Trail Run

Sat, Nov 28 · Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Hill

5K10K

From $38 Open

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Turkey Chase

Sat, Nov 28 · Cary, NC Cary

Virtual 5K5K10K +6

From $0 Open

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Shakori 40 Running Festival

Fri, Dec 4 · Pittsboro, NC Pittsboro

4 mile Open Race40K Individual Open40 mile Individual +4

From $25 Open

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Mushing Mutts Canicross Race and Dog Friendly 5k

Sat, Dec 5 · Holly Springs, NC Holly Springs

Dog Friendly 5k Run/WalkJuniors Canicross Race (16 and under by race day)Canicross 5k Race +2

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Run At The Rock - 5K/10K/Half Marathon

Sat, Dec 12 · Burlington, NC Burlington

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $55 Open

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RAVEN ROCK

Sun, Jan 3 · Lillington, NC Lillington

5 Mile Run5 Mile Hike25K Run

From $30 Closed 25 spots left

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Mutts & Marshmallows

Sat, Jan 9 · Cary, NC Cary

Fun MileVirtual Fun MileVirtual 5K +7

From $5 Open

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Little River Trail Runs 2027

Sat, Jan 9 · Rougemont, NC Rougemont

Little River Trail Run 7kLittle River Trail Run 10mi

From $45 Open

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Southern Tour Ultra

Fri, Jan 15 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

50 Mile Age Graded Relay50 Mile IndividualPRE-PURCHASE 50 MILE TEAM +2

From $55 Open

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Tsali Ultra

Sat, Jan 16 · Bryson City, NC Bryson City

8K30K50K

From $75 Open 75 spots left

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Uwharrie Mountain Run

Sat, Feb 6 · Ophir, NC Ophir

8-MILE20-MILE40-MILE

From $60 Closed

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Queen Anne's Revenge Ultra

Sat, Feb 20 · Greenville, NC Greenville

Queen Anne's Revenge 20kQueen Anne's Revenge 20k RelayQueen Anne's Revenge 20k +5

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Holly Springs Race Against the Sun

Sat, Mar 6 · Holly Springs, NC Holly Springs

4 MileHalf MarathonMarathon +13

From $45 Open

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Run Stubborn 25k and 50k

Sat, Mar 13 · Fayetteville, NC Fayetteville

Run Stubborn 25kRun Stubborn 25kRun Stubborn 50k +1

From $40 Open

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CLIFFS of the NEUSE

Sat, Mar 20 · Seven Springs, NC Seven Springs

4 Mile Hike4 Mile Run4 Mile Hike +7

From $25 Closed 32 spots left

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USAA Frogman 5K Trail Run

Sat, Mar 20 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

5k Trail Run Only5k *No MedalStroller Child Participant (Only 5 and under) +4

From $0 Open 61 spots left

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Mountains-to-Sea Trail 13M & 50K Challenge

Sun, Apr 11 · Durham, NC Durham

12-Mile13-Mile50-KM +1

From $50 Closed

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Philosopher's Way Trail Runs - 10 mile and 7 kilometer

Sun, Apr 25 · Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Hill

PWTR 7 kilometer runPWTR 7 kilometer run (self-timed -- run on your own, between 4/28 and 5/5, on the race course)PWTR 7 kilometer run +5

From $45 Closed

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Walk The Line - 24 hours for our First Responders

Sat, May 15 · Seven Springs, NC Seven Springs

3 hour Individual3 hour Individual6 Hour Individual +10

From $46 Closed 33 spots left

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Copperhead Beer Run

Sat, May 15 · Hampstead, NC Hampstead

Doughnut MileBeer Mile Clydesdale and AthenaDonut Mile +16

From $35 Open 35 spots left

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The Bear Crawl OCR

Sat, May 15 · Morganton, NC Morganton

One Mile Cub Crawl Fun RunOne Mile Cub Crawl Fun RunTwo Mile Cub Crawl Competitive Race +18

From $20 Open 25 spots left

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OUTLAST RALEIGH

Sat, Jun 5 · Knightdale, NC Knightdale

6 Hour Challenge

From $90 Open

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Haw River Island Ramble

Sat, Jun 12 · Graham, NC Graham

Rambler Loop (1.2 Miles Un-timed)Rambler Loop (1.2 Miles Un-timed)Competitor Race (3.6 Miles Timed) +1

Closed 35 spots left

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OUTLAST CHARLOTTE

Sat, Jun 12 · Concord, NC Concord

6 Hour Challenge6 Hour Challenge

From $80 Open

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Good Hops 5k'ish Beer Run 2027

Sat, Jun 19 · Carolina Beach, NC Carolina Beach

Good Hops Brewing Beer Run 2026Good Hops Brewing Beer Run 2027

From $30 Closed

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Dark Horse Trail Series (26.2 - 13.1 - 10k)

Sat, Aug 14 · Mill Spring, NC Mill Spring

Dark Horse 10kDark Horse 10kDark Horse Half Marathon +3

From $25 Open

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Mighty Mountain Run - 5k 10K

Sat, May 11 · Sophia, NC Sophia

Mighty Mountain Run - 5KMighty Mountain Run - 10K

From $35 Closed

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