Conover
Trail Running Calendar near Conover 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Conover for 2026-2027! We've gathered 16 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
Lap based Last Runner Standing event on Sept 19, 2026 at Historic Rural Hill near Charlotte, with 1.75 mile mixed surface loops and eco focused practices.
First annual Patriot 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run in Morganton, NC features a 5K on the Freedom Cross Country trail and a 1 mile Fun Run on the Freedom Park track.
A trail 5K and walk at Common Ground in Stanley NC supporting a $2,000 scholarship for an East Gaston High School senior.
October 2026
A community 5K trail run/walk at Rescue Squad Park on October 9, 2026 with timed divisions for grades 4–12 and adults; registration closes Oct 2.
A themed 5K with flag-capture zombies plus a one mile family fun run in downtown Morganton on October 10, 2026, with food trucks and a fall after party.
Timed trail event in Valdese, NC where participants cover miles on a roughly 3 mile loop across trail and crushed cinder greenway.
A 100-mile ultra in Hickory using a 4-mile mixed-surface loop, open to solo runners and teams of 2 to 10, featuring about 70% trail, over 15,500 feet of elevation, and marked signage for night running.
December 2026
A roughly 5-mile trail race in Lenoir on 12/12/2026 featuring single-track, gravel and short hardtop sections, part of the Foothills Run Series, with early packet pickup, post-race s'mores and awards including Dirty Santa gift selection.
January 2027
A January 9, 2027 trail half marathon in South Mountains State Park near Connelly Springs NC with about 2,600 feet of gain, two creek crossings and one aid station.
April 2027
A 31 mile point to point trail race from Crowders Mountain State Park to Kings Mountain State Park with marked course, stocked aid stations, and an 11 hour cutoff.
May 2027
The Bear Crawl OCR is a locally operated obstacle course event in Morganton, North Carolina, held at a motocross training facility. It offers one- to six-mile courses with rolling terrain, a dirt bike track, creek and pond crossings, and several obst..
August 2027
Ohana Mud Run in Morganton on August 7, 2027 features a 1 mile course with 16 obstacles, giant sprinklers, a lazy river and extensive mud.