Trail Running calendar near Black Mountain 2025-2026

The Longest Night is an overnight trail and ultra at Lakewood Nature Preserve in Greenville with lap based distances for all levels. Run rolling grassy loops, enjoy warm aid station fare, swag, and support local youth runners.

Event overview The Resolution Run/Walk is a timed loop event held on January 3, 2026. It is presented by Upstate Race Series with donations and race proceeds supporting the Upstate Running Club Youth Team. The event uses a scenic 2-mile loo..

Godzilla Thrilla 30 Hour Endurance Run (Bell Lap) The event is a 30 hour endurance run held on Saturday January 10 to Sunday January 11, 2026, in Anderson, SC (1615 West Market St, 29624). Participants may run as little or as long as they l..

Tackle a rugged 12.9 mile half marathon through South Mountains State Park on January 10, 2026, featuring big climbs, creek crossings, and scenic single track. Limited to 200 runners, this Tanawha Adventures event supports the Foothills Con..

Located in Gastonia, North Carolina, the legacy race is a trail event at George Poston Park offering 50K, 10K, 5K, and 1-mile distances. Courses feature a mountain-bike style trail with a 3-mile trail loop, and a separate paved 1-mile loop;..

The Pleasant Ridge Backyard Ultra is an endurance running event held at Pleasant Ridge Camp and Retreat Center in Marietta, South Carolina. This unique race challenges participants to run 4.167-mile laps every hour on the hour, continuing u..

Event overview The 2026 Land and Lakes Relay is the fourth edition of a point-to-point team relay that starts at Warren Wilson College in East Asheville and finishes at Fonta Flora Brewery-Whippoorwhill Farm in Nebo near Lake James. The rac..

Enjoy the Catawba Falls 15k in Old Fort NC, a riverside start that climbs into technical trails with staircases, creek crossings and waterfall views. Race proceeds support local trail conservation and finishers get partner provided post rac..

Tackle steep rocky trails and summit Pinnacle Mountain and Table Rock at Conquer the Rock, a scenic trail challenge with 25k and 50k options. Expect rocky climbs, big views, and a race that benefits the Upstate Running Club Youth Team.

Sufferfest 26: Last Man Standing Race or Ruck on March 7, 2026 in Williamston, SC. Run or ruck repeated 1 mile loops with a 20 minute cutoff and a 30 lb pack as you battle to be the last one standing for charity.

Perennial at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden on March 7, 2026 is a time based endurance run with 3, 6 and 10 hour options on a roughly 5K trail loop. Limited to 150 spots and benefiting Daniel Stowe Conservancy.

Event overview The Llama Experience Ultra takes place on March 14, 2026 near Lake Toxaway, NC at Earthshine Lodge private property (1600 Golden Rd). The event offers timed loop formats: 12 Hour 6 Hour 3 Hour The trail route follows privat..

Camp Croft invites runners to a weekend of looped trails at Croft State Park in Spartanburg, SC with distances from 10 miles up to 100 miles. Tackle a scenic 10 mile loop with aid stations, campsite options, and special finisher swag.

Mount Mitchell Heartbreaker in Old Fort NC offers 50 mile and 55K races on rugged, high elevation singletrack with big climbs and epic mountain views. Well stocked aid stations and campground support make this a rewarding challenge.

Run the Lake James Races from Fonta Flora Brewery in Nebo, NC with a scenic 7 Miler or a fun 5k on trails, beach and fields. Registration includes a wooden finisher medal, commemorative shirt and a beer for 21+ runners.

Event Leatherwood Marathons is an ultrarunning event held at Leatherwood Resort in Ferguson, North Carolina. The course uses private horse-trail that circles the property and includes shaded tree-line sections and overlooks. The event offer..

Run the Seven Sisters 25k in Montreat NC, a scenic yet rugged ridge loop that traverses multiple peaks and overlooks. Technical trails and big climbing reward experienced runners with stunning views and a finisher award, prior trail experie..

The Knock On Woodstock Trail 13.1 will take place in Slater-Marietta on Saturday 18 April 2026. You can run between 10 and 13 miles.

Smoky Mountain Relay sends teams on just over 200 miles of road and trail through Pisgah National Forest near Brevard, NC. Teams rotate through marked legs and finish with a lively party featuring live music, food and drinks.

Run laps beneath waterfalls on a scenic 3 mile singletrack loop with 400 feet of climb per lap at the Firefly Trail Run. Choose 12 hour, 6 hour or 5K formats, enjoy stocked aid stations, camping, custom medals and a festival vibe.