From the Organizer
Let's hit the Trails with the Fleet Feet Carrboro & Durham's Fall 2025 Trail Running Program - Into The Woods! Whether you are a seasoned trail runner looking for a new challenge or have never set foot on a trail, join us for 8 weeks of exploring some of our favorite local running trails. For our fall season we'll be focusing on Trail Training Techniques as well as building our endurance. This group will meet once a week on Sunday mornings at 8 am at different trail heads to get you ready to tackle the Rootrock Trail Runs on October 18th. You will have the option of a 5K, 10K or Half Marathon distance.
Program Details:
- Information Session & Gear Up Night: August 28th at Fleet Feet Durham Southpoint
- Program Starts: August 31st, Carolina North Forest
- Program Ends: October 18th, 2025 with the Rootrock Trail Runs
- We'll explore local trails at Carolina North Forest, Eno River State Park, Umstead State Park, Wilson Park, Briar Chapel, and more
- Runs are every Sundays at 8 am. These will be held at various trails around the triangle that will help expand your knowledge and comfort level of running in the area
- We'll have options for beginners and more seasoned trail runners, and we have a hiking group. Your training plan can help accommodate any race distance (5K, 10K or Half Marathon) you're interested in.
- This is a very beginner friendly trail season! For any questions or concerns about your eligibility please email nora.ayers@fleetfeet.com.
Cost: $100 and we will share a discount code to register for the race!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
87°
Typical Low
67°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Chapel Hill 2 W, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Carrboro, NC
Population
21,170
as of 2023
City Elevation
404 ft
Nearest Airport
RDU
Raleigh-Durham International Airport · 17 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Into the Woods: Trail Training Program, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Into the Woods: Trail Training Program
- Date
- August 23 – October 17, 2026
- Location
- 310 E Main St, Carrboro, NC
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Into the Woods: Trail Training Program?
- Into the Woods: Trail Training Program is a running race held in Carrboro, North Carolina on August 23, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Into the Woods: Trail Training Program?
- Sunday, August 23, 2026 in Carrboro, North Carolina at 310 E Main St. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Into the Woods: Trail Training Program?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Into the Woods: Trail Training Program
Aug 23, 2026