Trail Running calendar near Black Mountain 2026-2027

A 10 miles out and back trail race on the VA Creeper rail to trail in Abingdon, VA, mostly dirt and gravel with two road crossings. Registration has a $20 fee and awards are given by overall place and multiple age groups.

A grassroots trail half marathon in Sky Valley, Georgia on May 31, 2026. The event offers only timing results, no swag or awards, allows day of cash registration for a fee, and does not permit refunds or transfers.

A weekend trail event on the Virginia Creeper Trail offering 55K, a USATF-certified 50 mile, and a 25K Pepsi Challenge. The crushed-gravel rails-to-trails course is cupless and passes trestles, farms, and streams.

An 8 mile trail event at Lakewood Nature Preserve combining four 2 mile laps into solo or relay formats with a BYOB beer challenge before each lap. Post-race activities include giveaways, a hot dog bar and Beer Olympics.

Trail races at Camp Grier in Old Fort NC featuring a 50k loop, a net downhill half that loses about 2,500 ft, and a 10k loop on new and classic trails with multiple aid stations.

This family friendly 5K in Clover supports the local community, with all runner fees going to aid underprivileged children and veterans. The event includes a scenic run, a kids' fun run, and a festive atmosphere with a DJ and activities in..

Experience a unique clothing optional trail race through the scenic woods and meadows of the Carolina Foothills Resort. Choose between a 5k or a 7.3k chip timed run followed by a resort lunch and day pass access.

Test your endurance at The Preserve at Lakewood in a unique elimination race. Complete two mile laps on rolling grass trails as the time limit grows shorter with every loop from sunrise to sunset.

A hill-focused loop race at Rocky Face Mountain Recreational Area on June 20, 2026 offering an eight-lap Vertical Mile and a four-lap Half Vertical Mile with aid stations, limited registration, and timed course records.

Experience a 6 mile out and back trail race along a scenic logging road in Rocky Fork State Park. Run alongside the creek to support park improvements as part of the State of Franklin Track Club Trail Series.

Hollis Hills Farm Revival in Ellenboro, NC offers 50K, 25K and a 5 mile loop course run in multiple laps. Registrations are donations and proceeds support farm development with camping and other options available at checkout.

A trail event in Enoree SC featuring a simple 5K loop that begins every 50 minutes for ten chances. Runners choose how many laps to complete, with no eliminations and no central podium focus.

Test your endurance at the Riverwest Nature Preserve with a looped course challenge featuring a 45 minute lap limit and distances ranging from 5 miles to a 50k ultra.

Obstacle course weekend at Tryon International Equestrian Center on Aug 01 and 02, 2026 featuring Sprint, Super and Kids races plus workshops and spectator options on trails, clay climbs and creek beds.

A one mile obstacle mud run with 16 obstacles, giant sprinklers and a lazy river at the Bennick Compound in Morganton, NC. The event focuses on mud and water course features within a short, obstacle centered layout.

Experience trail running near the Blue Ridge Mountains with 15K and 5K races at Table Rock State Park. Navigate creek crossings and climbs toward Pinnacle Mountain to earn finisher awards and enjoy mountain views.

Twilight Trail 5K in Kanuga near Hendersonville North Carolina on August 8 2026 is a single loop trail run through shaded forest with chip timing, finisher medals and a virtual option, paired with the Kanuga Weekend Challenge.

Trail races at Rocky Branch Park in Belmont, NC offer 50K, 25K, and 5K on a 3.24 miles loop with 293 feet gain per loop. Aid stations provide food and drink, trekking poles are allowed, and finishers receive handmade pottery medals.

Experience a unique trail race through the rolling hills and meadows of the Tryon International Equestrian Center. Choose between several distances on a scenic loop course featuring a mix of dirt paths and single track trails.

Experience a technical mountain race at Grandfather Mountain featuring fixed ropes and ladders. This 14 mile course climbs the highest peak in the Blue Ridge Range twice for a true Appalachian trail adventure.