Trail Running calendar near Burnsville 2026-2027

Regional cross country meet in Charlotte on November 28, 2026, with multiple 5K and 3K races for high school and youth divisions. Top 10 boys and girls in the championship race advance to the national championships in San Diego.

Experience a trail running festival in Pittsboro featuring 40 mile and 40K distances alongside a unique age-graded team relay. Enjoy a weekend of cross-country racing, live music, and camping in the scenic Shakori Hills.

A lap based endurance event in Florence with 2 hour and 4 hour run and ruck divisions on a 2.5 mile loop; finisher coins, prizes, and proceeds support local trails and parks.

Trail races of 30K and 50K at Lake Norman State Park with single-track loops, aid stations, finisher medals, and a 9 hour cut-off.

Night Owl at Anne Springs Close Greenway is a nighttime trail event at Lake Haigler with a timed 5K, an untimed 5K Hike Challenge, and a 1 mile Fun Run plus firepits.

A multi-distance trail race at Crowders Mountain near Kings Mountain NC with 100 mile, 100K, 50 mile, marathon and half marathon options plus aid stations and set time limits.

A weekend of trail races at Salem Lake offering a night 5K, looped 12.5K courses up to a 50K, and a four-person 50K relay, with water stops on looped courses, a seven hour cap for the 50K, finishers swag, and post-race food and beer.

A January trail event in Gibsonville, NC offering a 13.1 mile half with two river crossings, a 5 mile race, ruck divisions and virtual options. The race includes chip timing, on-course support, a hoodie and finisher medal.

A six hour trail event in Concord, NC on private singletrack featuring a 6.2 mile loop, significant elevation gain, aid station provisions, and finisher awards.

Rebranded Millstone Trail Races feature a 50K on two 15.5 mile loops at Anne Springs Close Greenway with technical single-track terrain plus 25K and 10K options.

Winter single track trail races of 8, 20 and 40 miles in Uwharrie National Forest on February 6, 2027. Aid stations, finish food, pottery awards, shirts, parking and shuttles are provided.

Trail races at Carver's Creek State Park near Fayetteville offering 25K and a 50K run over two laps of a 16 mile loop; the 50K has a hard cutoff for the second lap and a nine hour finish limit.

An outdoor obstacle-course weekend at Porter Farms, Concord, NC, featuring Sprint and Super races, kids events, and 4- and 12-hour Hurricane Heat formats.

A full and half marathon on the Whitewater Center trails in Charlotte on April 10, 2027, with aid stations, marked courses and pre-registration deadlines for shirts and medals.

A community trail event at Northwood High School in Pittsboro, NC featuring a 5K trail race and a 1 Mile fun run or walk. Leashed dogs are allowed and registered participants receive a T shirt and goodie bag.

A USATF certified community 5K in Downtown Clover that raises funds for underprivileged children and Veterans in York County, with family activities and awards.

A long-distance hiking event at Kings Mountain on April 17, 2027 offering 20 miles in 8 hours and 30 miles in 12 hours on single-circuit routes with finisher medals.

Multi-distance Spartan obstacle races at McCormick Farms near Fayetteville on May 1 and 2 2027, featuring forest, quarry and riverbank terrain plus kids races.

A 24 hour trail running relay in Charlotte where teams of 2 to 12 score points by completing laps and bonus challenges, with team camping and meals included.

Trail event in Lowell, NC with looped 50K, 25K and 5K courses, steep climbs, staffed aid stations and a ten hour cutoff.