Trail Runs in North Carolina — 2026

There are 28 trail runs in North Carolina scheduled for 2026. The next is the Good Hops 5k'ish Beer Run 2026 in Carolina Beach on June 20. North Carolina trail runs run primarily June through May.

Good Hops 5k'ish Beer Run 2026

Sat, Jun 20 · Carolina Beach, NC Carolina Beach

Good Hops Brewing Beer Run 2026

From $30 Open

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Common Rush Trail Run

Sat, Jul 18 · New Hill, NC New Hill

5 Mile10 Mile

From $45 Open

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

Sat, Aug 22 · Mill Spring, NC Mill Spring

Dark Horse 10kDark Horse Half MarathonDark Horse Marathon

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Twin Anchors Copperhead Beer Relay 20K and Beer Mile Presented by Wicked Weed

Sat, Aug 22 · Hampstead, NC Hampstead

Beer Mile Men and Women OpenBeer Mile Clydesdale and AthenaDonut Mile +6

From $35 Open

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Cane Creek Mtn Trail Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Snow Camp, NC Snow Camp

10KHalf Marathon

From $60 Open

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Salem Lake Trail Runs         30K/7 Mile/5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

5K7 Mile30K

From $25 Open

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To The Good Times Trail Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Belmont, NC Belmont

To The Good Times Trail Run - Virtual 5KTo The Good Times Trail Run - 5KTo The Good Times Trail Run - 10K +1

From $30 Closed

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Monster Dash

Sat, Oct 17 · Carolina Beach, NC Carolina Beach

Monster Dash

From $25 Closed

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Rootrock Trail Run - 5K/10K/Half Marathon

Sat, Oct 17 · Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Hill

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $45 Open

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Medoc Trail Races

Sat, Oct 17 · Hollister, NC Hollister

5 Mile10 Mile

Closed

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Viewpoint Endurance Challenge 24Hr. 12Hr. 6Hr. 3hr.

Sat, Oct 17 · Whittier, NC Whittier

24 Hr12 Hr6 Hr +1

From $50 Closed

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Deerfly Trail Race

Sat, Oct 17 · Fayetteville, NC Fayetteville

Lil Pup 6k (Dogs only)6K11K +1

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Triple Lakes Trail Race

Sat, Oct 24 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

1/2 Marathon1/2 Marathon RuckHalf Marathon - Virtual +11

From $0 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

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Goose Creek Trail Run & Hike

Sat, Nov 14 · Washington, NC Washington

10K Trail Race10K HikeHalf Marathon Trail Race +1

From $30 Open 20 spots left

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High Country Turkey Trot 5K & 10K

Thu, Nov 26 · Boone, NC Boone

Fun Run/Walk5K Timed Race10K Timed Trail Race +1

From $30 Closed

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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 - Economy PackageVirtual 7.5 Mile7.5 Mile +5

From $33 Open

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Turkey Chase

Sat, Nov 28 · Cary, NC Cary

5KVirtual 5KVirtual 10K +6

From $0 Open

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Leftovers Trail Run

Sat, Nov 28 · Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Hill

5K10K

From $38 Open

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Shakori 40 Running Festival

Fri, Dec 4 · Pittsboro, NC Pittsboro

4 mile Open Race40 Mile Team Relay40 Mile Team Relay Bulk Purchase +4

From $25 Open

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Mushing Mutts Canicross Race and Dog Friendly 5k

Sat, Dec 5 · Holly Springs, NC Holly Springs

Canicross 5k RaceDog Friendly 5k Run/WalkVirtual 5k

From $30 Open

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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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Mutts & Marshmallows

Sat, Jan 9 · Cary, NC Cary

Virtual Fun MileFun MileVirtual 5K +7

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Southern Tour Ultra

Fri, Jan 15 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

PRE-PURCHASE 50 MILE TEAM50 Mile Individual50K +2

From $55 Open

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Tsali Ultra

Sat, Jan 16 · Bryson City, NC Bryson City

8K30K50K

From $65 Closed

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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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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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