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 experience at the Tough as Trails Race Series, taking place on Sunday, October 25, 2026, in the scenic city of Durham, Chatham, North Carolina! This off-road race series features some of the most challenging and breathtaking single-track trail runs in the region. Participants can choose from two distance options in the first race, the Eno River Run, with challenging courses of 6 or 11 miles.
The series continues into 2027 with the Uwharrie Mountain Run on February 6, offering distances of 8, 20, or 40 miles, and culminates in the Mountains-to-Sea Trail Challenge on April 11, featuring 13 miles or a tough 50km option. This series is perfect for trail running enthusiasts looking to push their limits while enjoying the stunning natural beauty of North Carolina. Join fellow runners for an unforgettable adventure, earn custom finishers awards, and make lasting memories on the trails! Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to challenge yourself and embrace the spirit of outdoor running!
The series continues into 2027 with the Uwharrie Mountain Run on February 6, offering distances of 8, 20, or 40 miles, and culminates in the Mountains-to-Sea Trail Challenge on April 11, featuring 13 miles or a tough 50km option. This series is perfect for trail running enthusiasts looking to push their limits while enjoying the stunning natural beauty of North Carolina. Join fellow runners for an unforgettable adventure, earn custom finishers awards, and make lasting memories on the trails! Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to challenge yourself and embrace the spirit of outdoor 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 [https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Durham/EnoRiverRun] (10/25/26): 6 or 11 miles
Uwharrie Mountain Run [https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Ophir/UwharrieMountainRun] (2/6/27): 8, 20, or 40 miles
Mountains-to-Sea Trail Challenge [https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Durham/MountainstoSeaTrail12M50KChallenge] (4/11/27):13 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!
The series is comprised of 3 races in 2026-2027:
Eno River Run [https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Durham/EnoRiverRun] (10/25/26): 6 or 11 miles
Uwharrie Mountain Run [https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Ophir/UwharrieMountainRun] (2/6/27): 8, 20, or 40 miles
Mountains-to-Sea Trail Challenge [https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Durham/MountainstoSeaTrail12M50KChallenge] (4/11/27):13 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!
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Tough as Trails Series
Incl. Hoodie
Sun 25th October 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
Free
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