Beautiful, Beginner-Friendly Spring Trail Race! Hit the spring trails with us on Saturday, March 7th for one of the most beautiful trail races in Piedmont. Northern Trails is a North Carolina tradition! This is a great beginner race for new trail runners, a fantastic prep race for those gearing up for an ultra, and a perfect goal race for those looking for a fast time! Runners and ruckers can choose to race the 5 Mile, 10 Mile, or the 17 Mile option