Triple Lakes Trail Race
About this race
Celebrating 20 years of racing, the Triple Lakes Trail Race is one of the most iconic and established trail races in North Carolina. Held each fall in Greensboro, this premier trail racing event is centered around Lake Brandt, Lake Townsend, and Lake Jeanette, taking runners through miles of scenic watershed trails at Bur-Mil Park. With distance options including a Half Marathon, Marathon, and 40-Mile Ultra, plus relay options, Triple Lakes offers an unforgettable experience for trail runners of all levels. The course is extremely well marked, well aided, and features very generous cutoffs, making it an ideal race for first-time trail racers, marathoners stepping up in distance, and seasoned ultra runners alike. This race is part of the North Carolina Trail Mega Medal Series!
Race Distances- Half Marathon (trail run)
- Marathon (individual or relay)
- 40-Mile Ultra (individual or relay)
- 20 years of proven excellence in North Carolina trail racing
- Scenic watershed trails winding around Lake Brandt, Lake Townsend, and Lake Jeanette
- Extremely well-marked course, allowing runners to focus on racing, not navigation
- Well-stocked aid stations positioned throughout the course
- Very generous cutoffs, supporting a wide range of paces and experience levels
- Ultra and relay options, perfect for those chasing big miles or sharing the challenge with teammates
- Ideal progression race, from half marathon to marathon to ultra distance
- Strong trail community atmosphere, with experienced volunteers and enthusiastic support
- Post-race celebration, making the finish line just as memorable as the miles leading to it
- Unique finisher medal, which is part of the Trivium Trail Mega Medal Series
Whether you are tackling your first trail half marathon, stepping up to a trail marathon, or taking on the challenge of a 40-mile ultra, the Triple Lakes Trail Race is designed to help you succeed. Relay options make the marathon and 40-mile distances accessible for teams, while the course layout and support make this race both challenging and achievable.
If you’re looking for a North Carolina trail race with history, community, outstanding organization, and unforgettable scenery, the Triple Lakes Trail Race delivers year after year.
Pick your distance
Trail running
1/2 Marathon
1/2 Marathon - Economy Option
This option is for those that want a great race, but not a race shirt or finisher's medal.
Marathon
Marathon - Economy Option
This option is for those that want a great race, but not a race shirt or finisher's medal.
40 Mile
40 Mile - Economy Option
This option is for those that want a great race, but not a race shirt or finisher's medal.
Marathon Relay
(teams can range from 2-4 runners)
40 Mile Relay
(teams can range from 2-8 runners)
Running
1/2 Marathon Ruck
Ruckers are hiking with a weighted ruck sack or weight plate carrier and will be weighed prior to the race.
Marathon Ruck
Ruckers are hiking with a weighted ruck sack or weight plate carrier and will be weighed prior to the race.
Half Marathon - Virtual
Want to complete the whole Mega Medal, but you're going to miss one of the races? Select the Virtual Race option and complete the race distance on your own time. Submit your finish time on our results page and we will have your race packet (shirt and medal) available for pick up after race day!
Marathon - Virtual
Want to complete the whole Mega Medal, but you're going to miss one of the races? Select the Virtual Race option and complete the race distance on your own time. Submit your finish time on our results page and we will have your race packet (shirt and medal) available for pick up after race day!
40 Mile - Virtual
Want to complete the whole Mega Medal, but you're going to miss one of the races? Select the Virtual Race option and complete the race distance on your own time. Submit your finish time on our results page and we will have your race packet (shirt and medal) available for pick up after race day!
Typical race-day weather
Based on 12 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Greensboro, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:34 AM and sets at 6:32 PM local time (EDT) in Greensboro on October 24, 2026 — 10h 57m of daylight.
Course
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 52 Greensboro events
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