Trail Running calendar near Davidson 2026-2027

A multi-distance trail event at Rocky Branch Park in Belmont, NC offering 50K, 25K and 5K options. The looped course is 3.24 miles per lap with 293 ft gain per loop, marked by red ribbons and supported by stocked aid stations.

Experience a unique trail race through the rolling hills and meadows of the Tryon International Equestrian Center. Choose between several distances on a scenic loop course featuring a mix of dirt paths and single track trails.

Experience a technical mountain race at Grandfather Mountain featuring fixed ropes and ladders. This 14 mile course climbs the highest peak in the Blue Ridge Range twice for a true Appalachian trail adventure.

Experience a women only 5K mud run featuring over 18 obstacles at Porter Farms in Charlotte. Focus on teamwork and empowerment in a non competitive environment open to all women and girls from age 7.

Event Overview The Carpe Diem Carpe Noctem Half Marathon & 10K is a trail running event. It takes place at Hagan-Stone Park in Pleasant Garden, North Carolina, on September 12, 2026. Race Format The event offers participants the opportu..

Experience a muddy obstacle course at the Jerry Long Family YMCA featuring a 5K and a 1 Mile Fun Run. This eighth annual event supports community health programs while challenging your strength and agility.

The XC Experience is a 5k cross-country run on the R-S Central High School course. The two-lap route features dirt trails, grass, and paved sections, finishing on the track. It offers awards for all ages and is part of a local race series.

A trail ultramarathon near Morganton, NC offering a 50K that reaches Table Rock summit and a 30K that turns after the second aid station, featuring technical single-track, creek crossings, staffed aid stations, and primitive camping at Stee..

A roughly five mile untimed ascent in West Jefferson NC with about 1,600 feet of elevation gain reaching over 4,600 feet. The loop uses Mountain Ridge, Summit, Rhododendron and Lost Province trails and finishers receive custom bells.

A 24 hour loop race at Hinson Lake in Rockingham, North Carolina, run on a USATF certified 1.5032 mile inner loop with wooded sand and gravel trail and more than 16 wooden foot bridges. Pacers must be registered and entries are limited.

A community trail event in Wilkesboro on September 26, 2026 offering 5K and 10K timed runs, a 5K untimed walk, and a virtual option, with chip timing and proceeds supporting the American Cancer Society.

Run or walk in Kannapolis to support Leashes of Valor, a non profit providing service dogs to veterans. This dog friendly 5K event is part of the Run Kannapolis Race Series.

Test your endurance on the technical hills of the Palmetto Trail during this 13.1 mile run or hike. Enjoy a custom medal and a full breakfast after finishing this scenic course through the Croft Passage.

The Last Wolf in Kings Mountain, NC uses repeating 3.1 mile loops with a shifting cutoff cycle of 40 45 50 55 and 60 minutes. Missing a cutoff eliminates a runner and the final solo loop within the time limit decides the winner.

This trail event features a certified 5K run and a 2K walk across a 50-acre horse ranch in Gastonia, NC. A short Half-Pint run for kids 7 and under is also on the schedule. It's planned as a rain or shine event, with registration available..

The Zombie Run 5K in Morganton adds a thrilling twist to a standard race. Participants must navigate the course while keeping their flags away from roaming Zombies. A separate Family Fun Run and a festive after party with food and drinks co..

A trail endurance event in Uwharrie National Forest on October 17-18, 2026 featuring a 20.5 mile figure eight loop; 100 mile runners complete five laps and 100K runners three, with a 36 hour cutoff and a 150 runner limit.

A 100 mile looped trail event in Hickory, NC on October 17 to 18, 2026 for solo runners and teams of 2 to 10, featuring about 70 percent trails, significant elevation, stocked aid stations, night running rules, and pacer and crew provisions..

Experience an iconic North Carolina trail race at Bur Mil Park featuring scenic watershed trails around three lakes. Choose from half marathon, marathon, or forty mile distances with solo, relay, and rucking categories available.

Test your endurance on the historic grounds of a former WWII training facility in South Carolina. Choose between 50k, 25k, or 8 mile technical trail courses at the rugged Croft State Park.