North Carolina Trail Running Calendar 2025-2026

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Explore the best trail runs in North Carolina for 2025-2026! Our updated list features 389 exciting races across the region. Find your next race in North Carolina below and join the running community at these great events!

May 2026
May
17
Sunday

Biltmore Kiwanis Classic 15k

5 km 15 km
May
30
Saturday

Triangle Sprint

Triathlon
May
30
Saturday

Running of the Bulls 8K

8 km
May
30
Saturday

Stomp the Stigma 5K

5 km
June 2026
Jun
6-7
Sa - Su

Lake Norman Forest Run

5 km 13 mi
Jun
13
Saturday

Alzheimer's Charity Race 5k/1 Mile Walk presented by Albemarle Rotary Club

5 km
Jun
13
Saturday

Wicked Root 50k

Trail Run 5 km 50 km
Jun
14
Sunday

Rad Half Marathon

10 km 13 mi
Jun
27
Saturday

Hollis Hills Farm Revival

Trail Run 5 mi 25 km 50 km
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