Trail Running calendar near Concord 2026-2027

The Naked Mountain Ultra offers trail races through Morrow Mountain State Park. Choose from a 10, 25, or 50 mile course featuring rugged terrain and scenic singletrack. Aid stations and drop bag services provide support along the beautiful..

Experience the scenic trails of Lake Brandt and Lake Townsend at the Northern Trails Trail Race. Choose from 5, 10, or 17-mile distances for running or rucking. Each finisher gets a spring-themed medal that's part of the NC Trail Mega Medal..

This charity trail run in Pinehurst, NC supports local wellness programs. Choose from a marathon, half marathon, or 5K on scenic trails around Reservoir Park. The community event features aid stations, participant medals, and activities for..

The Blue Star Blitz at Anne Springs Close Greenway offers a mix of trail running and adventure racing. Choose from a scenic 5K or 10K, a family-friendly adventure race, or challenging timed adventure races on foot and bike. It's a day of ou..

Outlast Charlotte is a 6-hour endurance challenge where runners face a 5K trail lap every hour. Stay in the game by finishing each lap on time, aiming for six laps to earn the premium medal. This event tests pacing and grit on natural terra..

The HA Haw Hustle is a trail race at Haw River State Park supporting Harvest Academy. Choose from a timed 5k or a 1-mile fun run on the scenic Great Blue Heron Trail. Enjoy chip timing, a family discount, and a chance to donate old sneakers..

A 3.3-mile trail run on a wooded single-track loop through the Cane Creek Mountains Natural Area. The course winds through rolling hills, rocky sections, and creeks. This second annual event supports Snow Camp Fire & Rescue.

Join the fifth annual Charlotte's Dog Jog for a 5K run on a famous cross-country course. Participate with or without your dog, meet adoptable pups, and enjoy post-run treats. It's a community event with cash prizes for top finishers.

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 trail running event at Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve on April 4, 2026 offering 25K and 50K distances. The course runs on sandy, root strewn trails under longleaf pines and includes an aid station, timing, shirts and finisher me..

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.

I Run for the Gospel brings people together in Monroe, NC for a community event focused on wellness and faith. The run raises funds to support the Created for Worship TV Mission and related charitable programs.

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 strenuous hike or run through Hanging Rock State Park reaching five high elevations. Choose between 5 or 11 mile routes that summit mountain peaks and explore scenic rock outcrops to support park conservation.

Join the 10th annual Rise & Run 5K for a scenic trail run in Southern Pines featuring live music and food trucks to benefit survivors in the community.

Trail race at Bur-Mil Park in Greensboro on April 25, 2026. Options include a half marathon or four mile run, plus ruck and virtual entries, with technical shirts and a finisher medal that links to the NC Trail Mega Medal Series.

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..