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North Carolina Obstacle Race Calendar 2026-2027
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Explore the best obstacle runs in North Carolina for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 19 exciting races across the region. Find your next race in North Carolina below and join the running community at these great events!
April 2026
Experience a rugged obstacle course at Porter Farms featuring mud and creek crossings near Charlotte. Choose from 5K and 10K distances or endurance challenges in a classic farm setting.
Test your endurance in the Pisgah National Forest with a 26 mile trek featuring over 5600 feet of elevation gain. Carry a 20lb pack through the North Carolina wilderness in this physical event organized by Green Beret Fitness.
May 2026
Experience an outdoor adventure in Raleigh featuring a two mile obstacle course with mud and a giant slip and slide. This family friendly event is open to all ages and includes a finisher medal for everyone.
Discover an intense obstacle course weekend at McCormick Farms featuring distances from 5K to 50K. Navigate dense forests and a deep quarry during this comprehensive Spartan Trifecta event in North Carolina.
Experience a 5K obstacle course featuring a mud pit and over 20 obstacles at the Rocky Mount Sports Complex. This community event supports local college scholarships and includes distances for both adults and children.
Experience a community focused obstacle course race at a motocross training facility in North Carolina. Navigate a dirt bike track, creek runs, and pond crossings across distances ranging from 1 to 6 miles.
Mad Dash in Conover features a 5K, a tri-sport challenge with a swim and obstacle course, and a kids' fun run. It's held at the Treetop Adventures park on Lake Hickory. The event supports local adventure initiatives and includes live music.
Experience the 16th annual Marine Corps League Mud Run in Pinnacle featuring a 5k course with mud pits and obstacles. Choose between individual and team waves or the Pollywog Kids Race at Jomeokee Park and Campground.
July 2026
Experience a mile long course of mud pits and obstacles at Porter Farms in Concord. Enjoy a non competitive atmosphere with slides, crawl zones, and a post race festival for participants and spectators alike.
Muddy Princess Virginia Beach is a women only 5k obstacle mud run at Historic Greenbrier Farms. Join a community focused on empowerment and fun while supporting the fight against breast cancer.
August 2026
Experience an obstacle course race at the Tryon International Equestrian Center featuring horse trails and red clay hills. Choose from 5K and 10K distances or children’s races in a world class sporting venue.
Get muddy with family at the Ohana Mud Run in Morganton on August 8, 2026. This one mile course packs 16 playful obstacles, giant sprinklers and a lazy river for a fun, well organized day that often sells out.
Test your strength and endurance at the Raleigh Convention Center with 10 functional fitness zones and a 5 km run. Choose from individual elite heats, team challenges, or the high intensity Ultra format.
Experience a fun and supportive women only 5k obstacle mud run near Raleigh. Navigate mud pits and obstacles at your own pace while enjoying a day of climbing, sliding, and teamwork with friends or family.
Experience a women only 5K mud run featuring over 18 obstacles at Porter Farms in Charlotte. Focus on teamwork and empowerment in a non competitive environment open to all women and girls from age 7.
September 2026
Experience a muddy challenge at the Jerry Long Family YMCA with a 5K obstacle course or a 1 Mile Fun Run supporting local health programs for chronic disease survivors.
Experience an obstacle course run featuring a 5k course through woodlands and shallow water at Camp Albemarle. Choose between a timed competitive heat or a flexible untimed race with over 20 strength and agility stations.
October 2026
The Zombie Run 5K in Morganton adds a thrilling twist to a standard race. Participants must navigate the course while keeping their flags away from roaming Zombies. A separate Family Fun Run and a festive after party with food and drinks complete the..