Trail Running calendar near Concord 2026-2027

A 5K trail run in Monroe, NC with an in person event on November 14, 2026 and a virtual 5K through November 21. The weekend features a vendor and food truck expo, raffle prizes, race swag, and proceeds benefit the UCSO Foundation.

Trail races at Cane Creek Mountains Natural Area in Snow Camp, NC on Friday after Thanksgiving. Half marathon and 7.5 mile options include run, ruck, economy and virtual entries with marked single track and aid stations.

A simple 50K in Ellerbe, NC run over three loops totaling 31.5 miles on asphalt and dirt, with a community pasta lunch for runners, a pet food drive, and awards for finishers. Registration closes November 25 or when full.

Trail runs at Hanging Rock State Park in Danbury, NC on Dec 5, 2026, with a 50K and a 25K. Both courses feature technical singletrack, substantial climbing, and multiple aid stations.

Trail races at Crowders Mountain on December 12, 2026, offer 100 mile, 100K, 50 mile, marathon and half marathon distances on repeated looped routes with aid stations, specified elevation gains, and pacer rules.

A trail fundraiser at Camp Caraway in Sophia NC offering a 5K and a new 10K that climb local ridges and pass through hardwood forest. The event supports camper scholarships and includes chip timing, medals for all, and awards for top finish..