
Tough as Trails Race Series is a trail running and running race on October 25, 2026 in Durham, NC.
From the Organizer
Bull City Running Co. 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 (10/25/26): 6 or 11 miles
Uwharrie Mountain Run (2/6/27): 8, 20, or 40 miles
Mountains-to-Sea Trail Challenge (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!
Events
Weather
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
70°
Typical Low
46°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Raleigh Durham Intl Ap, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
288,465
as of 2023
City Elevation
335 ft
Nearest Airport
RDU
Raleigh-Durham International Airport · 11 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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From Endurance Grid
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Running off-road — dirt, singletrack, and mountain paths — from 5Ks to ultras. The terrain makes for an exciting twist and adventure in your running journey.
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
Rootrock Trail Run - 5K/10K/Half Marathon
12 miles away
Eno River Run
8 miles away
Birds of a Feather Trail Trot
8 miles away
Leftovers Trail Run
8 miles away
Plan your trip
Coming from out of town? There's more to Durham than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Tough as Trails Race Series
Oct 25, 2026