Trail Running calendar near Black Mountain 2026-2027

Trail races at Kings Mountain State Park offering 10 Mile, 50K, 100K and 100 Mile options on a ten mile loop with roughly 650 feet of elevation gain and two aid stations per loop.

A single loop 100k trail race in Pisgah Forest with about 62 miles and 10,600 ft of climb, varied trail surfaces, nine aid stations, mandatory safety gear, and pacer and crew rules. Live tracking and post race amenities are provided.

A 24 hour challenge of six 5.2 mile legs totaling 50K, available in person in Damascus, Virginia, or virtually with flexible start times and completion between January 1 and December 30. Registration closes October 1.

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.

Seven Trails in Damascus uses a 7.7 mile out and back loop so runners can stack laps into distances from 25K to 100 miles over a 30 hour window. The event has no cutoffs, medals for all finishers, and live lap timing.

A dusk to dawn trail event at a farm in Enoree, South Carolina, where participants run repeated one mile loops through woods, creekside fields, and pastures. Night lighting, overnight camping, aid stations, photos, and a sunrise breakfast a..

Trail race in Brevard, NC offering 7.5 mile, 25K and 50K looped courses on technical single track with creek crossings and fern-lined sections. Aid stations appear every 7.5 miles and volunteers provide on-course support.

A Thanksgiving morning trail event in Boone offering 5K and 10K timed races and an untimed paved Fun Run/Walk. The 2026 course reduces elevation and improves footing, with finisher medals, shirts, awards, and a shirt-only option.

A looped endurance event on a 2.5 mile course where a new lap starts every 45 minutes. The running division ends when one runner remains and must finish a final solo lap; the 12 hour ruck division requires a 25 lb pack and continuous moveme..

Experience a self timed ultra marathon through the wooded trails of a former military training base. Participants complete 5 km loops over 24 hours while contributing to a community style aid station in Spartanburg.

Experience a free 17 mile trail run along the scenic Virginia Creeper Trail. Hosted by the State of Franklin Track Club, this cup less event features handmade mementos for select finishers and post race refreshments in Damascus.

A trail event at Crowders Mountain offering 5 distances from half marathon to 100 miles on looped routes with substantial elevation gain, four aid stations, trekking poles allowed, and specific pacer and cutoff rules for the ultramarathons.

A roughly 5-mile trail race in Lenoir on 12/12/2026 featuring single-track, gravel and short hardtop sections, part of the Foothills Run Series, with early packet pickup, post-race s'mores and awards including Dirty Santa gift selection.

Test your endurance under the stars at the Lakewood Nature Preserve. Choose your distance from 10k to 50 miles and complete 1.5 mile loops through the night on wide grassy trails.

A self-timed event at Bridgeway Station in Simpsonville on January 2, 2027 offering 3 hour, 6 hour, and 9 hour options on a scenic two-mile loop, with a mug and stone lap tradition, on-course aid, and post-run community food.

Multi distance trail event in Lake Lure NC on January 9 2027 offering 50 mile, 50K, 25 mile, 25K, 10K and 5K. Course is marked with orange reflective ribbon and yellow arrows, aid station supplies and unique handmade pottery medals.

Trail race at Gorges State Park with 50K, 25K, 10K and 5K on a 16 mile loop; 25K is one loop and 50K is two loops. Aid station support and unique handmade medals, with proceeds funding brain deterioration and learning disabilities research.

Test your endurance at this backyard ultra in South Carolina. Run 4.167 mile laps every hour on the hour until only one participant remains at the Pleasant Ridge Camp and Retreat Center.

A timed in-person run on the Clemson University campus plus a virtual eight day challenge, featuring distances from an 800 m kids run to 8 mile options. Proceeds support Clemson's military affiliated student organizations.

Experience a challenging mountain run over the summits of Pinnacle Mountain and Table Rock. Choose between a single loop 25k or a double loop 50k featuring significant elevation and rocky trails.