Trail Running calendar near Belmont 2025-2026

The Momentus BackYard Ultra is an endurance trail running event held at the scenic Williams Rushing Farm in Monroe, North Carolina. Participants tackle a challenging 4.167-mile loop every hour, on the hour, continuing until only one runner remains, testing both mental and physical limits. The course..

The Ridge to Rails event in Old Fort, NC offers three trail running races: a 50k, a half marathon, and a 10k. The 50k is a challenging loop featuring a mix of smooth and technical terrain with about 5,700 feet of elevation gain and loss, running through scenic trails like Star Gap, Bernard Mountain,..

The Black Mountain Monster is an endurance running event held in Black Mountain, North Carolina, featuring 6, 12, and 24-hour race options. Set on a 3.25-mile loop through the wooded trails of Montreat College's White Oak Estate, the course includes grassy paths, single-track trails, fields, a woode..

The Big Elkin Trail Relay, held in Elkin, North Carolina, is a team-based trail running event featuring 5K loops on a scenic course combining single-track trails and granite dust paths along the old E&A Railroad grade. The mostly shaded route offers views of waterfalls, Big Elkin Creek, and Elkin Re..

The Wicked Root 50K is an annual trail running event held in Lowell, North Carolina, celebrating its 10th year in 2025. The race features a challenging 10-mile loop course with an elevation gain of 1,400 feet per loop, marked by red ribbons and yellow arrows. Participants can choose to run a 50K on..

The Buck Creek Streak is an annual clothing-optional 5K trail run/walk held at Carolina Foothills Resort in Chesnee, South Carolina. Participants enjoy running through scenic woods, trails, and meadows, with an option to extend the race to a 7.3K distance known as the Mike Ward Challenge, honoring a..

The Vertical Mile Challenge will take place in Hiddenite on Saturday 21 June 2025.

The Inferno Endurance Run is an endurance running event held at Jesse Helms Park in Monroe, North Carolina. Participants run on a 3.7-mile loop featuring mixed terrain including paved walkways, gravel, grass paths, and some single-track sections. The course is mostly flat with about 250 feet of elev..

The Hollis Hills Farm Revival is a trail running event held in Ellenboro, North Carolina, featuring race distances of 50K, 25K, and a 5-mile run, including a 50K relay option. Set in a beautiful, largely untouched farm area, the course includes a 5-mile loop around the farm with a 400-foot elevation..

The Big Butt 50K is a USTAF-certified road race held annually in Lancaster, South Carolina, circling the historic Andrew Jackson Birthplaces near the NC/SC border. Established in 1993, the course consists of multiple loops on scenic country roads, offering a challenging yet enjoyable running experie..

The Sweaty Backyard Cox Ultra is a challenging backyard ultra event held in the woods of Concord, North Carolina. The race features a 4.167-mile loop that participants must complete every hour, with the event continuing until only one runner remains. This open-ended format tests endurance and strate..

Hobby Trails to You! is an exciting running event scheduled for August 9, 2025, in Winston-Salem, NC. Participants can choose between a 5K and a 10K trail race, both featuring a challenging single-track course that begins with a cross-country start. The event promises ample parking, shaded areas, an..

The Petal to the Medal Endurance Event is an inclusive trail running challenge held at the Daniel Stowe Conservancy in Belmont, North Carolina. Participants have up to eight hours to complete as many 5K loops as they wish on a scenic trail course. Designed for both experienced trail runners and newc..

The Old Fort 50 is a challenging endurance race held in Old Fort, North Carolina, featuring a 30.4-mile course on rugged, legendary mountain bike trails and newer paths by the G5 Trail Collective. Participants face 4,874 feet of elevation gain and descent over fast, technical terrain including the G..

The Black Copperhead Sting 50K is an ultramarathon held annually at Rocky Branch Park in Belmont, North Carolina. Now in its sixth year, this event features a challenging 50K course along scenic trails including the Catawba Thread Trail, Beaver Run Trail, Eagle Trail, and Legacy Trail, with an eleva..

The Dark Horse Trail Series features a range of running events, including a marathon, half marathon, and 10k, set in the scenic Tryon International Equestrian Center in Mill Spring, North Carolina. Scheduled for August 23, 2025, this event invites both seasoned and novice runners to experience the b..

Not-A-Sprint Weekend is an endurance running event held annually in Forest City, North Carolina, featuring 3-hour, 6-hour, and 12-hour individual races, as well as 6-hour and 12-hour three-person relays. The course is an 8.35-mile paved loop along the Thermal Belt Rail Trail, with minimal elevation..

Chasing Trails Ultras is a trail running event held in Old Fort, North Carolina, featuring timed races of 3, 6, and 12 hours, plus a 5k option. The course consists of a challenging yet beginner-friendly 3.2-mile loop with about 380 feet of elevation gain, winding through the scenic Gateway Trail sys..

Springmaid Splash is a trail running event held at Springmaid Mountain Resort in Spruce Pine, North Carolina. The race offers 5K and 10K distances that wind through scenic trails on a 400-acre property, including a unique splash crossing of the North Toe River, providing an authentic mountain runnin..

The Shining Hope Farms Salute Trail Run is an annual event held at Shining Hope Farms on Saint Peters Church Road in Conover, North Carolina. Scheduled for September 13, 2025, this 5th annual race offers participants a choice between a 5k or 10k trail run or walk across scenic trails on the farm's 1..