Beautiful, Beginner-Friendly Spring Trail Race!

Hit the spring trails with us on Saturday, March 8th for one of the most beautiful trail races in Piedmont. Northern Trails is a North Carolina tradition! This is a great beginner race for new trail runners, a fantastic prep race for those gearing up for an ultra, and a perfect goal race for those looking for a fast time! This race is also part of the North Carolina Trail Mega Medal Series where 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. 

What's Included in Registration?

Registration includes

Custom race shirt 
Northern Trails Finishers Medal 
Chip Timing with live results
Post Race food and a beer
Race photos
+ much more

This race offers Economy & Virtual registration. Click here for more details.

2025 Swag

Stay tuned for 2025 swag

2025 NC Trail Mega Medal Series

This race is part of the NC Trail Mega Medal Series. The races included in this series:

1. Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Half Marathon and 5 Mile - January 18th
2. Northern Trails Trail Race - March 8th
3. Owls Roost Rumble Half Marathon and 4 Mile - April 26th
4. Triple Lakes Trail Race 40 Mile, Marathon, and Half Marathon - October 25th  

2025 Mega Medal

Stay tuned for 2025 Mega Medal