Conover
Trail Running Calendar near Conover 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Conover for 2026-2027! We've gathered 14 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
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 Halloween-themed day in downtown Morganton featuring a 5K flag-capture Zombie Run and a one-mile family fun run, followed by food trucks, a photo booth, and an after party.
Timed 3, 6 and 12 hour events on a roughly 3 mile loop near Lake Rhodhiss, featuring trail and crushed cinder greenway plus on-site tents and food.
A 100 miles ultra trail in Hickory, NC for solo runners and teams of 2 to 10 on a 4 mile loop with over 17,230 feet of elevation, mostly on trails.
A timed 5K run/walk in Lincolnton along the Marcia H. Cloninger Rail Trail that benefits United Way of Lincoln County and links to the Apple Festival.
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
Trail half marathon in Connelly Springs NC with about 12.9 miles and 2,600 ft of climbing on South Mountains State Park trails, organized by Tanawha Adventures.
April 2027
Elimination style one mile races at Statesville Soccer Complex where finish-time limits drop by 30 seconds each round until a final runner remains.
A point-to-point 50K (31 miles) trail race from Crowders Mountain State Park NC to Kings Mountain State Park SC on April 24, 2027, with 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
A one mile family mud course in Morganton NC with 16 obstacles, a lazy river and free event photos, held on a private motocross compound.