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 racing Sceni
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for October 24.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Greensboro, NC.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
