Northern Trails 5 Mile, 10, Mile, & 17 Mile
Traverse the trails in the Piedmont on Saturday, March 8, 2025. For 2025, we've updated the distance options to include a 5 Mile, 10 Mile, and 17 Mile. These options are great for those not ready for a trail half marathon and trail full marathon. No matter what distance you choose - you'll enjoy traversing these trails in the spring.
Register NowBeautiful, 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! Runners and ruckers can choose to race the 5 Mile, 10 Mile, or the 17 Mile option. 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.
5 Mile Ruck
17 Mile - Economy Package
10 Miler - Economy Package
5 Miler - Economy Package
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:
- Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Half Marathon and 5 Mile - January 18th
- Northern Trails Trail Race - March 8th
- Owls Roost Rumble Half Marathon and 4 Mile - April 26th
- Triple Lakes Trail Race 40 Mile, Marathon, and Half Marathon - October 25th
2025 Finisher Medal
