Tough as Trails Race Series

  • Date Sun 25th October 2026
  • Time 8:00AM EDT
  • Location Durham, North Carolina
  • Price Free
  • Races 1 race

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating adventure at the Tough as Trails Race Series, taking place on Sunday, October 25, 2026, in the scenic landscapes of Durham, Chatham! This off-road race series showcases some of the most challenging and breathtaking single-track trail runs in North Carolina, making it a must-attend event for trail running enthusiasts.

The series kicks off with the Eno River Run, offering participants the choice of 6 or 11 miles of stunning terrain. This is just the beginning, as the series continues with the Uwharrie Mountain Run on February 6, 2027, featuring distances of 8, 20, or 40 miles, and wraps up with the Mountains-to-Sea Trail Challenge on April 11, 2027, with options of 12 miles or a 50km trek. With varying distance options available for each race, participants can tailor their experience to match their goals and abilities. Join us for this exciting series and create unforgettable memories on the trailsβ€”happy running!

Organiser's Description

BULL CITY RUNNING CO. [http://www.bullcityrunning.com] PROUDLY PRESENTS TOUGH AS TRAILS OFF-ROAD RACE SERIES THAT FEATURES SOME OF THE MOST CHALLENGING, BEAUTIFUL SINGLE TRACK TRAIL RUNS IN NORTH CAROLINA.

The series is comprised of 3 races in 2026-2027:

Eno River Run [http://www.enoriverrun.com] (10/25/26): 6 or 11 miles

Uwharrie Mountain Run [http://www.uwharriemountainrun.com] (2/6/27): 8, 20, or 40 miles

Mountains-to-Sea Trail Challenge [http://www.bullcityrunning.com/our-races/mst/] (4/11/27):12 miles or 50km

ALL RACES HAVE DISTANCE OPTIONS, SO COST OF THE SERIES DEPENDS ON DISTANCE SELECTED FOR EACH RACE.

Series Rules:
Please ensure you read and understand all series rules before registration.
1. Participants must register for all 3 races during Tough as Trails series registration.
2. Participants must complete all races within series to be eligible for awards.
3. Series scoring and awards are based on total mileage completed, calculated by the ranges provided below. Final distance is calculated after last race in series.
4. No refunds will be issued for an adjustment to a reduced distance. Additional race fees may apply for an adjustment to increased distance.
5. A change in distance request must be made 1 month before race date to the series director at toughastrails@gmail.com. The Race Director has the discretion to approve or deny a distance transfer request based on individual race caps.
6. No refunds or participant transfers are permitted after registering for the series.

AWARDS:

All series finishers will receive a custom finishers award, in addition to receiving all benefits (i.e race t-shirts) and finisher prizes (if applicable) from each individual race in the series.

HAVE FUN! HAPPY TRAILS!

Races

  • Tough as Trails Series

    Incl. Hoodie

    Sun 25th October 2026 (8:00AM EDT)

    Free

    OPENS 15 JUL

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Location

Eno River State Park, Uwharrie National Forest, Mountains-to-Sea Trail, MULTIPLE LOCATIONS!, Durham, 27713, NC, United States

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