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Sizzling Soles Half-marathon
Cary, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21 km10 km5 km
Nature & Off-RoadCity Run
USTrail Running · North Carolina · 7 Events · 11 Races
Trail Running in North Carolina
7 verified events with 11 individual races (0 confirmed dates) in North Carolina complete with route maps and elevation profiles.
Events70 confirmed dates
Competitions11Races & courses
Distances2 - 21 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+546 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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River Jam Run - Race Edition (July)
Charlotte, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
10 km5 km
Nature & Off-RoadLakes & Ponds+1
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Run the Beech Race Series
Beech Mountain, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
5 km2 km
MountainNature & Off-Road+2
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Sugar Mountain Resort’s annual Summit Crawl
Sugar Mountain, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
2 km
MountainNature & Off-Road+3
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Moonlight Bootlegger Greensboro
Greensboro, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
5 km
Night RunFestive+2
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Petal to the Medal Endurance Race
Belmont, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
8 h
Public ParkNature & Off-Road
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Lightning Bug Boogie 5K Night Trail Run
Hickory, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
5 km
Night RunLakes & Ponds+1
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Sizzling Soles Half-marathon | Cary, North Carolina, US | Trail Running | 21 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | River Jam Run - Race Edition (July) | Charlotte, North Carolina, US | Trail Running | 10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Run the Beech Race Series | Beech Mountain, North Carolina, US | Trail Running | 5 km2 km |
| Date to be announced | Sugar Mountain Resort’s annual Summit Crawl | Sugar Mountain, North Carolina, US | Trail Running | 2 km |
| Date to be announced | Moonlight Bootlegger Greensboro | Greensboro, North Carolina, US | Trail Running | 5 km |
| Date to be announced | Petal to the Medal Endurance Race | Belmont, North Carolina, US | Trail Running | 8 h |
| Date to be announced | Lightning Bug Boogie 5K Night Trail Run | Hickory, North Carolina, US | Trail Running | 5 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
Off-road running on singletrack, forest paths, and alpine ridges, spanning short discovery trails to high-mountain ultra-trails. Trail running is defined by elevation gain, technical terrain, and natural landscapes across forest singletrack, coastal cliffs, and mountain passes. In this Trail Running in North Carolina directory, RunningCompass curates 7 events comprising 11 individual races, including 0 events with confirmed upcoming dates.
Courses span distances ranging from 2 km to 21 km and elevation gains up to +546 m. Key host locations include Cary, Charlotte, Beech Mountain, Sugar Mountain. Notable events in this selection include Sizzling Soles Half-marathon, River Jam Run - Race Edition (July), Run the Beech Race Series.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many events and races are listed under Trail Running in North Carolina?
This overview currently includes 7 verified events featuring 11 individual races. Of these, 0 events have confirmed upcoming dates on the calendar, while 7 events await next edition date confirmation from the organizer.
What race distances and elevation profiles are included in Trail Running in North Carolina?
Races in this selection span distances of 2 km to 21 km. The most demanding courses reach up to +546 m of positive elevation gain. Featured disciplines include Trail Running.
Which host cities and flagship events stand out in Trail Running in North Carolina?
Top host locations include Cary, Charlotte, Beech Mountain, Sugar Mountain, Greensboro. Representative events in the catalog include Sizzling Soles Half-marathon, River Jam Run - Race Edition (July), Run the Beech Race Series, Sugar Mountain Resort’s annual Summit Crawl. Off-road running on singletrack, forest paths, and alpine ridges, spanning short discovery trails to high-mountain ultra-trails.
How can I inspect route maps, elevation charts, and date filters for Trail Running in North Carolina?
Every event profile provides an interactive route map, a detailed elevation chart across all 11 races, and a GPX track download. You can also switch directly to the interactive map explorer to filter by date range and distance.