Trail Running calendar near Burnsville 2026-2027

Run the 35th Uwharrie Mountain Run on February 7, 2026 and tackle hilly, chilly single track in Uwharrie National Forest near Ophir NC. Enjoy hearty aid stations, a long sleeve race shirt and handmade pottery awards.

Tackle the Mill Stone 50K at ASC Greenway in Fort Mill SC on Feb 7, 2026, with 50K and 10M options. Technical single track, creek crossings and mud promise a rugged, rewarding day; aid stations on course, bring a water bottle.

Brave the chill at the Freakin Freezin 5K at Jamison Park in Winston Salem on Sunday Feb 15, 2026 for a scenic, chip timed course with water stations and a festive finish. Run in person or virtually and earn a finisher medal and long sleeve..

Challenge yourself at the Ellerbe Marathon or Half on a scenic certified countryside loop that starts and finishes in downtown Ellerbe. Finishers get custom medals and pottery wine cups amid the race's longtime hometown charm.

Perennial is a time based endurance run through the scenic trails at Daniel Stowe Conservancy, with 3 hour, 6 hour and 10 hour options on March 7, 2026. Run repeated 5K loops on mostly trail and crushed gravel while chasing distance goals a..

Tackle rugged trails and four scenic peaks at the Naked Mountain Ultra in Morrow Mountain State Park, Albemarle NC. Choose 10, 25 or 50 mile routes with generous aid, product sampling, and a true mountain trail experience.

Run, ruck or hike scenic trails around Lake Brandt and Lake Townsend in Greensboro with 17, 10 and 5 mile options. Entries include shirt, finisher medal, post race food and beer and virtual options.

Run for a cause in the Miles 4 Moore Trail Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K in Southern Pines. Enjoy scenic Reservoir Park trails, on course aid, finisher medals, and support fitness programs for local families and students.

Trail races and adventure courses at Anne Springs Close Greenway near Lake Haigler, including 5K, 10K, hiking challenge, family adventure, and timed solo or team navigation races.

A six hour trail challenge where runners complete a 5K on the hour each hour for up to six laps. Completion awards patches and a medal and top finishers are recorded on a national leaderboard with prize opportunities.

Enjoy a scenic 3.3 mile trail run at YMCA Camp Frontier through wooded single track with rolling hills, rocky outcrops, and creek crossings. Proceeds benefit Snow Camp Fire & Rescue for a fun, community spirited challenge.

The fifth annual Charlotte's Dog Jog is a 5K at McAlpine Creek Park on March 21, 2026, run on the Larry McAfee cross-country course. The event features adoptable dogs, coffee and doughnuts, and cash prizes for top finishers in both dog and..

Run the New South Trail Marathon at the scenic Whitewater Center in Charlotte, NC. Choose a half or full distance and tackle marked natural surface trails with aid stations and race day support for a rewarding trail running experience.

Choose 25K or 50K on sandy, rooty trails beneath longleaf pines at Weymouth Woods in Southern Pines NC. Enjoy a chip timed race, tech shirt and finisher medal while supporting Friends of Weymouth Woods.

Join I Run for the Gospel in Monroe on April 8, 2026 for a joyful run celebrating faith, community, and healthy living. Proceeds support outreach and programs that expand worship, service, and culinary education for those in need.

Uforea offers day and night 50K races and a combined 100K on scenic Uwharrie and Dutchman's Creek trails near Troy NC. The same two loop course is run in opposite directions for a unique day and night challenge. Register by April 11.

Join the 10th annual Rise & Run 5K in Southern Pines for a scenic trail run with a 1 mile kids race, live music, and food trucks. Proceeds support Friend to Friend, empowering survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking.

Challenge yourself at the Owls Roost Rumble in Bur Mil Park with a scenic half marathon loop around Lake Brandt or a 4 mile, available on site or virtually. Trail singletrack, rolling terrain, a Mega Medal finisher token, shirts and chip ti..

Join the Iredell Rise & Shine 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run at Jennings Park for a family friendly morning of exercise on scenic nature trails. Enjoy food trucks, vendor booths, and activities as the community celebrates parks and healthy living.

Run the Moonlight Bootlegger 5K at Hagan Stone Park under glowing LED tea lights with live bluegrass near the finish. Bring a headlamp for rooty, rolling trails and enjoy a custom shirt, post race food and a moonshine mason jar.