Bakersville
Trail Running Calendar near Bakersville 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Bakersville for 2026-2027! We've gathered 14 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
First annual Patriot 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run in Morganton, NC features a 5K on the Freedom Cross Country trail and a 1 mile Fun Run on the Freedom Park track.
October 2026
Experience the rolling lakeside trails of Lake James State Park with 50k, relay, and half marathon races finishing at a local craft brewery in Nebo, North Carolina.
Test your limits at Camp Grier during a 25 hour endurance race on a scenic 3.6 mile trail loop with lakeside camping and milestone awards.
November 2026
Experience an off road 5K cross country run in the Vein Mountain area of North Carolina. All finishers receive a medal and the first thirty participants to register receive an event t-shirt.
February 2027
A roughly 10 mile out and back race from Lookout Brewing Company in Black Mountain, NC combining road, greenway and technical trail sections with a Lookout Mountain loop.
A mixed road and trail 15k at Foothills Watershed that reaches Lower and Upper Catawba Falls, featuring paved river sections, steep stair climbs, and two on-course aid stations.
March 2027
April 2027
A trail marathon and a 36 mile Mount Mitchell Challenge in Black Mountain NC on April 3, 2027 featuring summit access, stocked aid stations, and limited 250-runner fields.
A technical trail race in Montreat, NC covering about 14.5 miles and 4,000 feet of ascent over steep, rocky singletrack with two aid stations.
May 2027
A 100 mile mountain trail race in Old Fort NC that reaches Mt Mitchell, with strict mandatory gear, a 39 hour cutoff, and qualification for Hardrock and Western States.
Trail races near Burnsville, NC with 50K, 25K, and 11K point to point courses featuring major climbs and detailed course maps and aid station info.
June 2027
A 6 Miles trail race at Rocky Fork State Park on June 19, 2027. The 3 mile out and back logging road course supports the Friends of Rocky Fork and counts toward the Trail Series.