Trail Run races in Raleigh–Durham, NC

Looking for trail races near you in Raleigh–Durham, NC? There are 13 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 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
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
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

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Quick answers

When is the next trail race in Raleigh–Durham?

The next Trail Run in Raleigh–Durham, NC 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 Raleigh–Durham?

There are currently 13 upcoming trail races listed in Raleigh–Durham, NC, each with a date, venue, and direct registration link.

What's the cheapest Trail Run in Raleigh–Durham?

The lowest listed entry right now is Deerfly Trail Race at from $17. Registration prices usually rise as race day nears, so early entry is cheapest.