Trail Running calendar near Conover 2026-2027

A 12 hour trail run at Kings Mountain State Park in Clover SC featuring a 4.5 mile loop, lap-based racing, on-course aid and drop bag access, and views of Lake Crawford.

Chip-timed 5k and 10k trail races on a 120-acre Conover farm on September 12, 2026, honoring veterans and supporting the Saddles and Salutes program.

A family-focused 5K and 1 Mile on the Ecusta Trail in Hendersonville with shirts, medals, chip timing and virtual options.

Experience a scenic 10 mile run or hike around the shores of Lake Summit on packed gravel roads. Enjoy mountain views and a pancake breakfast at the finish line in the heart of the Southern Appalachian Mountains.

XC Experience is a two lap 5k on the R S Central High School cross country course in Rutherfordton NC. The route uses packed dirt, grass and some pavement and finishes on the stadium track with multiple spectator viewing points.

Point to point trail race between Pilot Mountain State Park and Hanging Rock State Park in North Carolina, offering 50 Mile and 50K options, a 50 Mile Relay, ruck and virtual races with substantial climbing.

Trail 50K and 30K races in Morganton NC with summit terrain, creek crossings, aid stations, and camping at Steele Creek Park.

A roughly 5 mile, 1,600 foot ascent trail event in West Jefferson NC with summit music, custom bells for finishers, and a portion of fees donated to trail construction.

A lap based elimination run at Historic Rural Hill near Charlotte where runners repeat a roughly 1.75 mile trail and gravel loop until one runner remains, with on site amenities, prizes, and recycling initiatives.

Chad Lovette Memorial Trail Run/Walk at Cub Creek Park offers timed 5K and 10K trail races, a 5K untimed walk, and a virtual run or walk option, with proceeds benefiting a Relay for Life team.

Upstate Strut for Childhood Cancer on September 26, 2026 at Milliken Arboretum features a 5K and a 1 mile fun run to raise funds for children with cancer. The event includes race shirts, team competitions, and age group awards.

Trail races at Salem Lake Marina feature a 30K, a 7-mile loop, and a 5K on a mostly shaded wooded trail, with water stops, packet pickup, post-race food and beer, and proceeds benefiting the Salem Lake Trail System.

A timed loop running festival in Damascus Town Park offering 3 hour, 6 hour and 12 hour races on a scenic one mile loop, with camping for registered runners, live music, food trucks, aid stations, and awards.

A 13.1 mile half marathon on the Croft Passage of the Palmetto Trail in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The technical course has some hills, a four hour cutoff and a field limited to 250 runners.

A trail running event at Rocky Branch Park with on-site and virtual 5K and 10K options; timing uses bib chips, participants receive a branded T-shirt and sticker, and proceeds support the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.

A Last Man Standing race in Kings Mountain, NC featuring 3.1 mile loops with shifting time cutoffs and elimination until a solo final loop is completed.

A certified 5K trail run on a 50 acre horse ranch near Gastonia, NC, accompanied by a 2K walk, a Half Pint race for ages 7 and under, and a virtual 5K option. The event runs rain or sunshine and will be canceled for lightning.

A family-friendly event on October 10, 2026 in Morganton featuring a 5K Zombie Run with flag-capture rules and awards, plus a one mile costume fun run and an after party with food trucks and activities.

Multi-hour trail event in Valdese, NC on October 10, 2026 offering 3, 6 and 12 hour options on a three mile loop.

A trail ultramarathon in Uwharrie National Forest using a 20.5-mile figure 8 loop, offering 100M and 100K distances with a 150-runner limit.