Trail Running calendar near Charlotte 2026-2027

Trail runners take on loops through Croft State Park's mixed terrain. Distances range from a 10-mile race to a 100-mile ultramarathon with specific time limits. Finisher awards include medals and a custom buckle, with camping included for l..

Join the fifth annual 5K run at McAlpine Creek Park on a famous cross country course. This community event features cash prizes for top finishers and the opportunity to meet adoptable dogs from a local rescue partner.

Experience a unique cross country 5K in Inman where participants carry a length of lumber for the final quarter mile to support youth missions.

Experience a 5k cross country run through the scenic Milliken Arboretum in Spartanburg. This grass course has hosted prestigious collegiate championships and offers a professional racing environment for up to 600 participants.

Experience the scenic Peak to Prosperity Passage on the Palmetto Trail followed by an epic finish line celebration on the Broad River Trestle featuring live music and breakfast.

Event Overview The Kings Mountain Gateway Trail 5K/10M is a trail running event taking place on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. It features two race distances: a 5K and a 10-mile run. Both races use a gun start..

Event Overview The Lake James 7 Miler & 5k is a trail running event held on April 4, 2026. It takes place at Fonta Flora Brewery's Whippoorwill Farm in Nebo, North Carolina. The courses utilize the trails of nearby Lake James State Park..

The New South Trail Marathon offers full and half marathon distances on the trails of the Whitewater Center in Charlotte. Runners will find aid stations with hydration and food along the course. Unique finisher medals are guaranteed for ear..

A 5k in Valdese, NC on April 4, 2026 supporting awareness for humane treatment of incarcerated people. The course features a slope, rock stairs, a suspension bridge near 0.5 miles and an out and back on the Valdese greenway.

Confront the steep, rugged loops of the Leatherwood Mountains. This trail event offers distances from 10 miles to 100 miles, each with significant elevation gain on private trails. Aid stations provide essential fuel, and the 100-miler requ..

Experience a scenic 4 mile trail run or 2 mile walk through the dirt and gravel paths of Landrum. This 21 plus event features a post race beverage and welcomes leashed dogs for a journey focused on the scenery.

Experience a premier gravel cycling event through the rugged Wilson Creek Gorge and Grandfather Ranger District with scenic 58 and 85 mile routes starting in downtown Lenoir.

Experience the nature trails of Jennings Park at this community 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run in Statesville. Enjoy food trucks, vendor booths, and a stroller friendly course perfect for all fitness levels.

Run a 5k under the stars at Hagan-Stone Park, guided by hundreds of LED tea lights and live bluegrass music. This night trail race includes a custom shirt, a commemorative mason jar, and two post-race cocktails or mocktails. A headlamp is r..

Enjoy a six race trail series held on Wednesday evenings at the Anne Springs Close Greenway. Run or hike through three to five miles of single track and gravel paths as the sun sets.

The MammothMarch South Carolina will take place in Clover on Saturday 9 May 2026. You can run between 20 and 30 miles.

The Clock of Doom 50K breaks the distance into ten timed segments. Before each part, a random "Doom Time" countdown is set, and runners must finish before the clock hits zero or face elimination. The event features a flat greenway course an..

Run a scenic, mixed-terrain loop in Waxhaw, NC, for the Devil Makes Three 50K or 10 Miler. The course features technical trails, prairie grass, and lake views. Bring your own hydration for this cup-less event and enjoy a low entry fee.

Experience a unique 50K event featuring ten consecutive 5K runs starting every hour on a natural surface course. Bring your own supplies and enjoy a social atmosphere with fellow runners during the scheduled breaks between laps.

The Momentus Back Yard Ultra presents a unique endurance challenge on a private farm. Runners can test their limits in a last-runner-standing format or enjoy a single scenic loop. The trail course mixes terrain over a 4.167-mile lap repeate..