Trail Running calendar near Bakersville 2026-2027

Trail races at Fonta Flora Whippoorwill Farm in Nebo, NC with 7 mile and 5K courses on Lake James State Park trails. Events are chip timed and include a race shirt, finisher medal, and a post race beer for participants 21 and older.

A 5k in Valdese, NC on April 4, 2026 supporting awareness for humane treatment of incarcerated people. The course features a slope, rock stairs, a suspension bridge near 0.5 miles and an out and back on the Valdese greenway.

Test your endurance in the Pisgah National Forest with a 26 mile trek featuring over 5600 feet of elevation gain. Carry a 20lb pack through the North Carolina wilderness in this physical event organized by Green Beret Fitness.

This unique event challenges runners with successive one-mile loops at the Statesville Soccer Complex. Each round, the required finishing time gets shorter. It's part of a larger championship series where runners can earn points and compete..

Leatherwood Marathons in Ferguson NC runs a 12 mile loop with 3,050 feet of gain per loop. Events range from 25K to 100 Mile, with aid stations each loop and a dusk pacer requirement for the 100 Mile.

A mountain trail race in Montreat, NC covering 25K with about 4,000 ft of elevation gain across East and West ridges, passing several peaks. Prior trail experience and required safety gear are mandatory.

Experience the annual Union Half Marathon and Relay across two scenic trails in Big Stone Gap. Run through historic train tunnels on a USATF certified course while supporting local cross country and youth medical research.

A trail run and walk at the Red Horse Inn in Landrum, South Carolina on April 12, 2026, with separate courses of about 4 miles for runners and about 2 miles for walkers. Tickets include one glass of wine or beer and the event is 21 and over..

Experience a premier gravel cycling event through the rugged Wilson Creek Gorge and Grandfather Ranger District with scenic 58 and 85 mile routes starting in downtown Lenoir.

A variable-distance loop race in Hendersonville where a dice roll at the start decides how many ~1.67 mile laps runners complete. The cupless aid station sits at the loop start and the figure-8 route includes singletrack, paved paths, stair..

A team relay across over 200 miles of the Blue Ridge Mountains from Pisgah National Forest near Brevard to the Nantahala Outdoor Center in Bryson City. Teams of 6, 9, or 12 split 36 legs over trails, gravel and paved roads.

Trail weekend in Bristol VA featuring riverside trails, swinging bridges and a short climb to a fire tower; distances include 50K, 25K and a 3 mile walk with chip timing and aid stations.

Experience a rhythmic trail run through the shaded woods of Pleasant Ridge County Park. Choose between 10K and Half Marathon distances while supporting an inclusive community camp for children and adults with disabilities.

A timed trail event at Wag Valley Farm near Hendersonville NC on April 25, 2026 featuring an about 3 mile loop with roughly 400 feet of climb per lap. Options include a single-loop 5K or continuous 6 hour and 12 hour formats with an aid sta..

Experience the nature trails of Jennings Park at this community 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run in Statesville. Enjoy food trucks, vendor booths, and a stroller friendly course perfect for all fitness levels.

Course Details The event takes place at Wag Valley Farm. The course is a loop of approximately 3.1 miles. It begins on a flat section through a field with views of mountains before entering woods on a single-track trail. The trail features..

Multi-distance trail races at Grayson Highlands State Park near Mouth of Wilson, VA, on May 2-3, 2026. Distances include 50 mile, 50k, 25k and 8 mile, with elevation gain and cutoffs; finishers receive a hat or beanie and a medal.

Test your endurance on a scenic farmland trail loop at the Soggy Bottoms Back Yard Ultra. Choose your distance every 30 minutes in this family friendly event where entry is a donation to a local cause.

A 100-mile trail event in the Black Mountains near Old Fort, NC, reaching Mt. Mitchell with extensive elevation gain. The nonprofit race enforces strict qualifying standards, mandatory safety gear, a 39-hour cutoff, and volunteer requiremen..

Mountain point-to-point trail races in Burnsville, NC offering 50K and 25K with large vertical gain, technical terrain that can require scrambling and ropes, mandatory start shuttles, and event swag including a pint glass and hat.