NORTH CAROLINA TRAIL EVENTS

Throughout North Carolina, there are many events, including guided hikes, rides, or paddles, celebrations, ribbon cuttings, workdays, and more. This page is the only statewide resource just for trail event information! Here, you can find an event near you or explore trail events throughout the Great Trails State.

Wherever you are, and no matter how you choose to get out on a trail, be sure to follow Outdoor NC’s Leave No Trace Principles.
Preserving the beauty of trails and minimizing impacts keeps things great for generations to come!

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  • Camp Chestnut Ridge Trail Race

    4300 Camp Chestnut Ridge Rd, Efland, NC 27243 4300 Camp Chestnut Ridge Rd, Efland, North Carolina, United States

    The Camp Chestnut Ridge Trail Race will be held on Saturday, November 22, at Camp Chestnut Ridge in Efland. Participants can choose between four-mile and eight-mile races on single-track trails […]

  • Birds of a Feather Trail Trot

    161 Salt Cedar Ln, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 161 Salt Cedar Ln, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

    The Birds of a Feather Trail Trot at Briar Chapel in Chapel Hill takes place on Thanksgiving Day, November 27. Participants can choose between a mellow two-mile course (mostly paved […]

  • Leftovers Trail Run

    161 Salt Cedar Ln, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 161 Salt Cedar Ln, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

    The Leftovers Trail Run is an eco-friendly 5K and 10K event held two days after Thanksgiving on Saturday, November 29, at Briar Chapel in Chapel Hill. Participants receive a vintage […]

  • Into the Woods: Winter 2025–26 Trail Training Program

    Carrboro, NC 27510 US Carrboro, NC, United States

    The Into the Woods Winter Trail Training Program is an eight-week course designed to prepare runners for the Occoneechee Mountain Challenge. An informational session will be held on November 20, […]

  • Shakori 40 Running Festival

    Shakori Hills Community Art Center 1439 Henderson Tanyard Rd, Pittsboro, NC, United States

    The Shakori 40 Running Festival will take place on December 5 and 6 at the Shakori Hills Community Art Center in Pittsboro. The two-day celebration includes a 40-mile ultramarathon, a […]