Trail Running calendar near Concord 2026-2027

Six midweek trail races at Anne Springs Close Greenway from May to August offering three to five mile courses on single track and gravel. Full-series registrants receive commemorative swag and a points based awards system with raffles and p..

Two single-circuit trail hikes at Kings Mountain State Park near Blacksburg, SC, offering 20 mile and 30 mile routes that showcase the eastern Blue Ridge foothills and pass CCC-built lakes and a Revolutionary War historic site.

Obstacle course races on rolling motocross terrain in Morganton NC, featuring creek and pond crossings, a dirt bike track, and distances from 1 to 6 miles, plus elite, open, and youth Cub Crawl divisions.

A trail event in Waxhaw NC offering a 50K (three laps of a 10+ mile loop) and a 10 mile race, with a single main aid station, cupless policy, finisher medal, optional shirt, and set time limits for each distance.

Mad Dash at Treetop Adventures on Lake Hickory pairs a 300 m swim, obstacle course and a 5K run with a separate 5K and a kids fun run. Proceeds support Camp David and a local boarding academy.

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.

A 24 hour lap-based trail relay at the Whitewater Center in Charlotte where teams of 2 to 12 score points by completing laps and bonus challenges. Camping and meals are included and awards are given by division.

Momentus Back Yard Ultra runs repeated 4.167 mile loops on private farmland near Monroe NC, with a last-runner-standing Ultra and a single-loop Celebrity option. The event is self-supported, features on-course music and limited on-site park..

Six midweek trail races at Anne Springs Close Greenway from May to August offering three to five mile courses on single track and gravel. Full-series registrants receive commemorative swag and a points based awards system with raffles and p..

A community cross-country event in Kernersville with two timed 5K heats and an untimed 1-mile fun run; combined age-group awards and a portion of proceeds support Good Works Engine.

A USATF certified 5K road run in Downtown Clover on June 6, 2026 that raises funds for underprivileged children and Veterans. The event includes a children s fun run, age group awards, a free race shirt, and post race refreshments.

The 16th Annual Marine Corps League Mud Run in Pinnacle, NC features 5K obstacle waves for individuals and teams plus a 1200 m kids race. The course includes mud pits, hill climbs and fire hose obstacles, with competitive and open wave opti..

A first annual trail event at Restoration Church featuring a chip timed 5K, a 1 mile kids run with medals, and an untimed 5K walk, with proceeds supporting a local family and a community gathering after the races.

Experience a unique clothing optional trail race through the scenic woods and meadows of the Carolina Foothills Resort. Choose between a 5k or a 7.3k chip timed run followed by a resort lunch and day pass access.

A mountain loop event in Hiddenite, NC on June 20, 2026 featuring two races over steep rock-face trails with aid stations at base and top and limited entry to the first 175 registrants.

A trail event in Ellenboro, NC with 5K, 25K and 50K options run on a five mile loop. Proceeds support farm development; camping and a Friday bonfire are part of the weekend.

A multi-race event on 06/27/2026 at Bob Sosnik Track in Winston Salem combining four track races and a 5K cross country. Completing all five events earns a finishing score, a t-shirt and a 4.91 decal.

A mud-run 5K at Porter Farms in Charlotte on July 18, 2026 featuring obstacles, waist-deep mud pits, a pre-party and an after-party with music, food trucks, and beer. Registration includes standard and VIP package options.

A night 5K at Northwestern High School on July 18 that raises funds for the Northwestern Cross Country Team, featuring glow sticks, Christmas lights, costume encouragement, chip timing, and age group awards.

A backyard ultra in Concord, NC running a 4.167 mile loop repeated every hour until one runner remains. The event is open ended and records distance covered for all participants.