Bakersville
Trail Running Calendar near Bakersville 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Bakersville for 2026-2027! We've gathered 15 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
Old Fort Fifty takes place in Old Fort, North Carolina on August 8, 2026, with an event schedule and course maps available. Results may be posted automatically to Twitter when participants connect their accounts.
A roughly 14-mile mountain race that climbs Grandfather Mountain twice over technical singletrack with about 4,200 ft of gain and a 200-runner field.
A community tribute on August 23 featuring a 5K with digital timing, a 1 mile fun walk, a family mud run with obstacles, and a virtual 5K; proceeds support the P.H.I.L. Foundation.
October 2026
Trail races at Lake James State Park near Nebo NC featuring a 50K, relay options, and a half marathon with proceeds supporting local trail development.
A 25 hour timed trail run at Camp Grier in Old Fort NC on Oct 31 2026, run on a 3.6 mile loop with aid stations, free tent camping and awards for top finishers.
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 15k trail race in Old Fort, NC with a riverside start, a 3.5 mile loop to Catawba Falls, and partnerships supporting local trail conservation.
March 2027
April 2027
A trail event in Black Mountain NC offering a 36-mile summit challenge and a marathon, with stocked aid stations, required emergency gear, and prize awards.
A mountain 25K trail race in Montreat, NC on April 17, 2027 with about 4,000 ft of climb, mandatory trail experience, and required safety gear.
May 2027
Hellbender 100 in Old Fort NC is a 100 mile mountain trail race through the Black Mountains with roughly 48,000 ft of elevation change and a 39 hour cutoff.
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.