Beautiful, Beginner-Friendly Spring Trail Race!

This early spring trail race is one of the most beautiful trail races in the Piedmont, and is a great beginner race for trail runners, an awesome prep race for those preparing for an ultra, and a perfect goal race for those looking to hit the trails hard for a fast time. In 2023, this race is part of the North Carolina Trail Mega Medal Series. Four races in the local area have finisher medals that will connect to form a Mega Medal. The first race is in January with the option to join in-person or virtually. Learn more about the series here. 

2023 Northern Trails Shirt

What's Included in Registration?

• Custom Northern Trails shirt
• Finisher medals: This race is the second race in the NC Trail Mega Medal series of 2023!  All medals will connect to make one giant medal
• Aid stations along the course
• Post-race food and beverages
• Race day photos are available for download for free
• And more!

Awards

• Awards to the top 3 overall males and females in the trail marathon and ten miler
• Marathon: Awards to the top 3 males and females in the following age groups : 19 and under, 20- 29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+.
• Ten Miler: Awards to the top 3 males and females in the following age groups: 19 and under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69,70-74, 75-79, 80+
• Ruck (both distances): Top 3 overall male and female Ruckers
  • Ruckers will be pre-weighed prior to the race.
  • Ruckers Under 150 lbs must have a backpack with 20 lbs
  • Ruckers Over 150 Lbs must have a backpack with 30 lbs

These custom Northern Trails Marathon & 10 Miler insulated mugs also double as a koozie and were gifted to 2022 award winners! 2023 awards coming soon.