Trail Running calendar near Charlotte 2026-2027

Test your endurance on the historic grounds of a former WWII training facility in South Carolina. Choose between 50k, 25k, or 8 mile technical trail courses at the rugged Croft State Park.

Trail races at Lake James State Park near Nebo, NC including a 50K, two and three person relays, and a half marathon. The event finishes at Fonta Flora Brewery and supports local trail development.

On October 24, 2026 at Golden Road Vineyards in State Road, NC, a Halloween themed event offers a 5K, a 1.5 mile Sip & Stroll and a virtual 5K. Participants receive a finisher medal, a race shirt and a mimosa and age group awards start at 1..

A 5K run/walk at Enoree River Vineyards with a grassy cross country course, one-lap option, race swag, and a wine pour at the finish; proceeds support the Newberry County Humane Society.

A 24 hour loop event at Mint Hill Park in North Carolina offering individual and team relay formats. The 1.35 mile course mixes crushed gravel, singletrack and grass and includes an aid station, crew areas, and awards for 100K and 100 miles..

Trail races at Cane Creek Park in Waxhaw, NC on October 31, 2026 with 4 Mile, 8 Mile, 25K and 50K options, one flat entry fee of $45, stocked aid stations and a participant cookout.

A multi distance trail event at Kings Mountain State Park in Clover, SC featuring a roughly ten mile loop on the CCC Multi Use Trail. Options include 10 mile, 50K, 100K and 100 mile races with on course aid stations and cabin lodging.

Trail races at Anne Springs Close Greenway on November 7, 2026, with half marathon, 10K, 5K, a dog jog and a 5K hike challenge. Awards are given by overall and age groups and refund protection is available at registration.

A community 5k trail run and walk on November 7, 2026 at Westminster Park in Rock Hill, SC, focused on raising awareness about the local foster and adoption system with interactive stations and age and gender race divisions.

A random-distance trail event at Reedy Creek Nature Preserve in Charlotte where a dice roll sets the race distance and laps are 2.25 miles; a 6-Hour option lets participants complete as many laps as possible.

A 5K trail run with a virtual 5K option on November 14, 2026 at The Simpson Event Center in Monroe, NC, featuring an expo, vendor food trucks, participant giveaways, and proceeds benefiting the UCSO Foundation.

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.

Carolinas Spartan Trifecta Weekend brings Sprint, Super, Beast, Ultra and kids obstacle races to Johnson Family Farm in Newberry, South Carolina on Nov 21 to 22, 2026. Courses run through wooded trails with creek crossings and varied obstac..

A dusk to dawn trail event in Enoree, SC with repeated laps on a one mile off road loop. Night running requires personal lights while on course aid and overnight camping space are available.

A 12 hour endurance event on November 21, 2026 at the ASC Greenway in Fort Mill, SC, run on a 5K loop around Lake Haigler with an aid station at the loop start and finish and limited capacity.

Experience a low key no frills 50k run through the rolling hills of North Carolina. Enjoy a community pasta lunch and support local animal advocates while completing this three loop course on asphalt and dirt roads.

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 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.

Trail race at Lake Norman State Park offering 30K and 50K courses with a 9-hour cutoff, stocked aid stations, and a finisher medal for completers. Courses use single-track loops with no repeat sections.

A trail event at Crowders Mountain near Kings Mountain NC offering races from a half marathon to a 100 miler on looped routes with aid stations, elevation profiles, and rules for poles and pacers.