Trail Running calendar near Concord 2025-2026

Start the new year on the trails at the 13th annual Gnome Run in Fort Mill on January 1, 2026. Choose a 10 mile ruck or run or a 5K family fun run, then enjoy a traditional New Year lunch while supporting the Baxter Trail Club.

Freedom Starts Here 10K, 5K, and 1-Mile Run is a Pinehurst, North Carolina charity race held at the Sandhills Community College Campus, running through Reservoir Park and the Whitehall Trail Network along a well-maintained course that start..

Run the South Mountains half marathon, 12.9 miles with about 2,600 ft of climbing and creek crossings in scenic State Park. Limited to 200 runners, the January 10, 2026 race offers big views and a true trail challenge.

Tackle the Frosty Cox six hour trail challenge in Concord NC by running as many 6.2 mile singletrack loops as you like. Expect big climbs, creek crossings and home baked aid plus finisher and top overall awards; entries are limited.

Join the Charlotte Running Company Trail Race on January 17, 2026 at Anne Springs Close Greenway for scenic 4 mile, 9 mile and 13 mile trail options plus virtual distances. Enjoy a Recover hoodie and finisher medal for in person finishers.

Run the Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Trail Half or 5 Mile at Northeast Park with scenic Reedy Fork River crossings, ruck divisions and virtual entries. Registration includes a custom hoodie, finisher medal, post race food and beer.

Honor Roy Abernathy in Gastonia on Jan 17, 2026 while supporting research into brain deterioration and learning disabilities. Choose 1 Mile 5K 10K or 50K on mixed paved and trail loops and earn a unique handmade pottery medal.

Run laps on a scenic singletrack loop through Haw River State Park, repeating a 3.2 mile trail lap for set times. Choose 3 Hour, 6 Hour, 12 Hour or a 12 Hour relay for a solo or team endurance challenge.

Test yourself on rocky, rooty trails and waterfalls at Hanging Rock State Park in the HAROC challenge. Choose a technical 50k or 25k with aid stations and scenic views; register by Jan 28 for the Jan 31 race.

Run scenic but rugged trails around Stone Mountain in Roaring Gap, NC with 50K, 25K and 8 Miler options. The 50K features a carryable Protection Stone and every finisher earns a unique handcrafted pottery medal.

Run the Mill Stone 50K at ASC Greenway in Fort Mill SC, a rugged scenic trail with creek crossings and technical single track. Pick the 50K three loop ultra or the 10M one loop and enjoy race swag, shirts and a custom 50K finisher medal.

Join the 35th Uwharrie Mountain Run Feb 7 2026 in Uwharrie National Forest. Choose 40 mile, 20 mile or 8 mile single track courses with rocky roots, creek crossings and aid stations, and earn handcrafted pottery finisher awards.

Tackle the 25K Pilot Mountain Salamander Scamper in Pinnacle NC for a scenic trail challenge around the iconic pinnacle. Limited field, fully stocked aid stations, hot post race meal and a finisher medallion await.

Run as many 4.3 mile loops as you can in 24 hours at Cheraw State Park. Scenic pine and oak trails, limited campsites, on course aid, and a 100 mile buckle for those who keep going.

Run through scenic countryside at the Ellerbe Marathon and Half Marathon, a USATF certified loop that brings you back to town for a festive finish. Finishers get a custom medal, pottery wine cup, race shirt and a post race meal.

Miles 4 Moore in Pinehurst offers marathon, half and 5K options to raise funds for gym memberships, coaching and nutrition for low income families and local high school athletes. Enjoy scenic Sandhills trails, aid stations and food trucks.

Run scenic trails around Lake Brandt and Lake Townsend in Greensboro with 5, 10 and 17 mile options for runners, ruckers and hikers. Part of the North Carolina Trail Mega Medal Series, finishers earn connectable medals.

Tackle the Naked Mountain Ultra at Morrow Mountain State Park NC, with 50, 25 and 10 mile courses that climb four park peaks across extensive singletrack. Aid stations and pacers for the 50 mile keep the trail energy high.

Perennial is a time based endurance run at Daniel Stowe Conservancy with 3, 6 and 10 hour lap races on a scenic mostly trail 5K loop. Limited to 150 runners, it blends supportive aid, sustainable practices, and charity spirit.

Tackle scenic, technical trails at the Whitewater Center in Charlotte with your choice of a 13.1 or 26.2 mile course. Enjoy varied natural surfaces, friendly aid stations, and finisher swag for early registrants.