Triple Lakes Trail Race

Triple Lakes Trail Race

Race Date

Oct 24, 2026

Location

Greensboro, NC

The Experience

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) Highlights of Triple Lakes Trail Race 20 years of proven excellence in North Carolina trail racingScenic watershed trails winding around Lake Brandt, Lake Townsend, and Lake JeanetteExtremely well-marked course, allowing runners to focus on racing, not navigationWell-stocked aid stations positioned throughout the courseVery generous cutoffs, supporting a wide range of paces and experience levelsUltra and relay options, perfect for those chasing big miles or sharing the challenge with teammatesIdeal progression race, from half marathon to marathon to ultra distanceStrong trail community atmosphere, with experienced volunteers and enthusiastic supportPost-race celebration, making the finish line just as memorable as the miles leading to itUnique finisher medal, which is part of the Trivium Trail Mega Medal Series A racing option for all levels 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.

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, October 24, 2026

Start Time

8:30 AM

Giveaway

T-Shirt-(Shirts are gender specific size)

Start Location

Bur Mil Park, Greensboro, NC, 27410

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Also Offers

13.1 Miles26.2 Miles40 MilesPacer

Historical Performance

Median Finish

3:54:34

17:54/mi

Winning Time

2:35:04

11:50/mi

Finishers (2025)

9

States Represented

1 / 50

Gender Split

33% Female67% Male

Finish Time Distribution

3:153:15

FASTER 25%

3:48:36

MEDIAN

3:54:34

SLOWER 25%

4:09:10

Average runner age: 46

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

48°

Afternoon (High)

69°

Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish

0.0"

Precipitation

10 mph

Wind

65%

Humidity

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