Trail Runs in North Carolina — 2026

There are 38 trail runs in North Carolina scheduled for 2026. The next is the Cane Creek Mtn Trail Run in Snow Camp on September 12. North Carolina trail runs run primarily September through May.

Cane Creek Mtn Trail Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Snow Camp, NC Snow Camp

10KHalf Marathon

From $60 Open Closing Soon

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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 Closing Soon

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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 Open Closing Soon

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Three Little Pigs 5K Trail Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Pittsboro, NC Pittsboro

5K Trail RunKids' Run

From $0 Open 50 spots left

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Medoc Trail Races

Sat, Oct 17 · Hollister, NC Hollister

5 Mile10 Mile

Closed

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Deerfly Trail Race

Sat, Oct 17 · Fayetteville, NC Fayetteville

6KLil Pup 6k (Dogs only)Big Dog 11K (Dogs only) +1

From $17 Open 8 spots left

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Monster Dash

Sat, Oct 17 · Carolina Beach, NC Carolina Beach

Monster Dash

From $25 Open

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

Sat, Oct 17 · Whittier, NC Whittier

3 Hr24 Hr12 Hr +1

From $50 Closed

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Triple Lakes Trail Race

Sat, Oct 24 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

5 Mile Ruck5 Mile - Economy5 Mile +14

From $0 Open

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Eno River Run

Sun, Oct 25 · Durham, NC Durham

6-MILE11-MILE

From $45 Closed

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Tough as Trails Race Series

Sun, Oct 25 · Durham, NC Durham

Tough as Trails Series

From $0 Closed

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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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The Fuzzy Peach Trail Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

Kids 1-Mile Option (includes kids pack)5k OptionVirtual 5k +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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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 MileVirtual 7.5 Mile +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

5KVirtual 5K10K +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

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

From $25 Open

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

Sat, Dec 12 · Burlington, NC Burlington

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $55 Open Closing Soon

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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

Virtual Fun MileFun MileDoggie Dash 5K +7

From $5 Open

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Little River Trail Runs 2026

Sat, Jan 9 · Rougemont, NC Rougemont

Little River Trail Run 7kLittle River Trail Run 10mi

From $45 Closed

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Southern Tour Ultra

Fri, Jan 15 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

50 Mile Age Graded Relay50 Mile Individual50K +2

From $55 Open

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Tsali Ultra

Sat, Jan 16 · Bryson City, NC Bryson City

8K30K50K

From $75 Open 70 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 Relay +5

From $45 Open

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Frogman 5K Trail Run

Sat, Feb 20 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

5k *No Medal5k Trail Run OnlyVirtual 5k +4

From $0 Closed 61 spots left

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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 $50 Closed

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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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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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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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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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