2026 Northern Trails Trail Race

The 2026 Northern Trails Trail Race will take place on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Northern Guilford High School, located at 7101 Spencer Dixon Rd., Greensboro, NC US 27455. The event is expected to occur in mild spring conditions, with temperatures ranging between 45°F and 60°F. Participants can anticipate a scenic trail experience through the Piedmont region of North Carolina, featuring natural singletrack and forested paths. The course is designed to be accessible for beginners while still providing a challenge for more experienced trail runners. The race offers multiple distances and ruck versions, with opportunities to collect finisher medals as part of the North Carolina Trail Mega Medal Series.

What distances are available for this event?

• →5 Mile Trail
• →10 Mile Trail
• →17 Mile Trail
• →Ruck versions available for all distances

What is the schedule for the event?

• →17 Mile: 8:00 AM EST
• →10 Mile: 8:40 AM EST
• →5 Mile: 9:00 AM EST – 2:00 PM EST (flexible window)
• →17 Mile Ruck: 7:30 AM EST

How much does registration cost?

• →17 Mile: $90
• →10 Mile: $71
• →5 Mile: $57
• →Ruck options priced identically
• →Economy ("No Frills") packages available at reduced rates ($65 for 17M, $55 for 10M)

What is the registration deadline for the event?

• →Registration deadline is March 7, 2026
• →Same-day cutoffs vary by distance: 8:30 AM for 17M, 8:50 AM for 10M/5M

What is included in the registration?

• →Custom 2026 race shirt
• →Northern Trails Finishers Medal
• →Chip timing with live results
• →Post-race food and beer
• →Race photos
• →Entry into the North Carolina Trail Mega Medal Series (4 connected finisher medals)

Are there any special packages available?

• →Economy ("No Frills") packages available at reduced rates
• →Economy package excludes some premium perks (shirt/medal details may vary)

What is the Northern Trails Trail Mega Medal Series?

• →Participants can collect medals from 4 local races to assemble a Mega Medal
• →The event is part of the North Carolina Trail Mega Medal Series

Are there any virtual registration options available?

• →Yes, virtual registration is available

What course maps or GPX routes are available for the event?

• →17 miles: View Route ↗
• →10 miles: View Route ↗
• →5 miles: View Route ↗

What community resources are available for participants?

• →Northern Trails Facebook Page
• →Northern Trails Instagram Page
• →Trivium North Carolina Strava Club