Trail Run races in North Carolina

Looking for trail races near you in North Carolina? There are 19 upcoming trail races listed here. The next one is 82nd Airborne Division Association's 3rd Annual 9/11 Run to Remember 5K (Run, Ruck, or Walk) on Fri, Sep 11, 2026 at Carver's Creek- Sandhills Access 995 McCloskey Road — see the full list below for dates, venues, and registration links, and browse trail races in other cities.

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Fri, Sep 11, 2026 82nd Airborne Division Association's 3rd Annual 9/11 Run to Remember 5K (Run, Ruck, or Walk) Carver's Creek- Sandhills Access 995 McCloskey Road · Fayetteville, NC · From $35 5KTrail Run Trail
Sat, Sep 12, 2026 Cane Creek Mtn Trail Run 5075 Bass Mountain Road · Snow Camp, NC · From $60 5K10KHalf MarathonTrail Run Trail
Sat, Oct 3, 2026 To The Good Times Trail Run Rocky Branch Park · Belmont, NC · From $30 5K10KTrail Run Trail
Sat, Oct 3, 2026 Braille Trail Walk for Independence ⠠⠇⠊⠕⠝⠎⠀⠠⠎⠻⠧⠊⠉⠑⠎ Lions Services Inc. 4600 North Tryon Street Charlotte, NC 28213 · From $25 Trail Run Trail
Sat, Oct 10, 2026 Bit of Hope Ranch 5K Trail Run, 2K Walk, & Half-Pint Run 5001 CR Wood Road · Gastonia, NC · From $15 5KTrail Run Trail
Sat, Oct 10, 2026 Three Little Pigs 5K Trail Run 7236 NC Hwy 87 N · Pittsboro, NC · From $30 5KTrail Run Trail
Sat, Oct 17, 2026 Deerfly Trail Race Carvers Creek State Park - Sandhills Access · Fayetteville, NC · From $17 Trail Run Trail
Sat, Oct 17, 2026 Rootrock Trail Run - 5K/10K/Half Marathon 161 Salt Cedar Lane · Chapel Hill, NC · From $45 5K10KHalf MarathonTrail Run Trail
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 Soles for Souls 5k Trail Run 1601 Forney Creek Pkwy · Denver, NC · From $35 5KTrail Run Trail
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 Warlick Family YMCA Trick or Trail 5 K and 1 Mile Fun Run Warlick Family YMCA · Gastonia, NC · From $20 5KTrail Run Trail
Sun, Oct 25, 2026 Tough as Trails Race Series Eno River State Park, Uwharrie National Forest, Mountains-to-Sea Trail · Durham, NC Trail Run Trail
Sat, Nov 14, 2026 Union County Sheriff’s Office (UCSO) Deputy Dash 5K Trail Run Presented by Echo Sierra Tactical The Simpson Event Center · Monroe, NC · From $25 5KTrail Run Trail
Thu, Nov 26, 2026 Birds of a Feather Trail Trot 161 Salt Cedar Lane · Chapel Hill, NC · From $32 5K10KTrail Run Trail
Sat, Nov 28, 2026 Leftovers Trail Run 161 Salt Cedar Lane · Chapel Hill, NC · From $38 5K10KTrail Run Trail
Sat, Jan 9, 2027 Little River Trail Runs 2026 301 Little River Parkway · Rougemont, NC · From $45 Trail Run Trail
Sat, Mar 6, 2027 Holly Springs Race Against the Sun Grigsby Avenue · Holly Springs, NC · From $65 Trail Run Trail
Sat, Mar 13, 2027 Run Stubborn 25k and 50k 995 McCloskey Road · Fayetteville, NC · From $50 5KTrail Run Trail
Sat, Apr 10, 2027 Run to the Rhythm Trail 5k & 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk 310 Northwood High School Road · Pittsboro, NC · From $20 5KTrail Run Trail
Sun, Apr 11, 2027 Mountains-to-Sea Trail 13M & 50K Challenge Riverside High School · Durham, NC · From $50 Trail Run Trail

Quick answers

When is the next trail race in North Carolina?

The next Trail Run in North Carolina is 82nd Airborne Division Association's 3rd Annual 9/11 Run to Remember 5K (Run, Ruck, or Walk) on Fri, Sep 11, 2026 at Carver's Creek- Sandhills Access 995 McCloskey Road.

How many trail races are coming up near me in North Carolina?

There are currently 19 upcoming trail races listed in North Carolina, each with a date, venue, and direct registration link.

What's the cheapest Trail Run in North Carolina?

The lowest listed entry right now is Bit of Hope Ranch 5K Trail Run, 2K Walk, & Half-Pint Run at from $15. Registration prices usually rise as race day nears, so early entry is cheapest.