Trail Runs in North Carolina — 2026

There are 31 trail runs in North Carolina scheduled for 2026. The next is the Blue Heaven Trail Fest in Chapel Hill on April 24. North Carolina trail runs run primarily April through May.

Spring 2026 Trail Training

Tue, Apr 21 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Trail Training

From $110 Open Closing Soon

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Blue Heaven Trail Fest

Fri, Apr 24 · Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Hill

Sunset 4 MilerSunrise 4 MilerSunset to Sunrise Challenge +4

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Owls Roost Rumble

Sat, Apr 25 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

4 Mile Run/Walk4 Mile - Ruck4 Mile - Economy Package +5

From $33 Open Closing Soon

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Hoke Community Forest Dog Friendly Trail Run and Hike 5k

Sat, Apr 25 · Raeford, NC Raeford

Canicross RaceDog Friendly Run and Hike

From $25 Open Closing Soon 20 spots left

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

Sun, Apr 26 · Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Hill

PWTR 7 kilometer run (self-timed -- run on your own, between 4/28 and 5/5, on the race course)PWTR 7 kilometer runPWTR 10 mile run +1

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Moonlight Bootlegger 5k - Greensboro, NC

Sat, May 2 · Pleasant Garden, NC Pleasant Garden

5K Ruck5k - Under 215k +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Harmony Run 5K

Sat, May 9 · Cameron, NC Cameron

Harmony Run 5K

From $35 Open

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The Bear Crawl OCR 2026

Sat, May 16 · Morganton, NC Morganton

One Mile Cub Crawl Fun RunTwo Mile Cub Crawl Competitive RaceThree Mile Open 8:30 am Start +6

From $20 Open 25 spots left

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Zen Squirrel Trail Run

Sat, May 16 · Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Hill

2 Mile5 Mile10 Mile

From $37 Open

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Walk The Line - 24 hours for our First Responders

Fri, May 22 · Seven Springs, NC Seven Springs

3 hour Individual6 Hour Individual12 Hour Individual (night start time) +4

From $46 Open 33 spots left

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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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Twin Anchors Copperhead Beer Relay 20K and Beer Mile

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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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

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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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To The Good Times Trail Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Belmont, NC Belmont

To The Good Times Trail Run - 5KTo The Good Times Trail Run - Virtual 5KTo The Good Times Trail Run - Virtual 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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Deerfly Trail Race

Sat, Oct 17 · Fayetteville, NC Fayetteville

Lil Pup 6k (Dogs only)6KBig Dog 11K (Dogs only) +1

From $17 Closed 5 spots left

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

Sat, Oct 17 · Whittier, NC Whittier

3 Hr6 Hr12 Hr +1

From $50 Closed

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Triple Lakes Trail Race

Sat, Oct 24 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

1/2 Marathon - Economy Option1/2 MarathonHalf 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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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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High Country Turkey Trot 5K & 10K

Thu, Nov 26 · Boone, NC Boone

5K Timed RaceFun Run/Walk10K Timed Trail Race +1

From $30 Closed

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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 Package7.5 Mile7.5 Mile - Ruck +5

From $33 Open

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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 Closing Soon

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Shakori 40 Running Festival

Fri, Dec 4 · Pittsboro, NC Pittsboro

4 mile Open Race40 Mile Team Relay40 mile Individual +4

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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Mutts & Marshmallows

Sat, Jan 9 · Cary, NC Cary

Virtual Fun MileFun Mile5K +7

From $5 Open

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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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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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