Trail Running calendar near Davidson 2026-2027

Trail races held October 24-25, 2026 at Fonta Flora Brewery in Nebo NC offering a 50K with 2- and 3-person relays and a half marathon along Lake James State Park trails, with proceeds supporting local trail development.

Mountaineer Rumble at Kings Mountain State Park in Clover, SC offers looped trail races of 10 Mile, 50K, 100K and 100 Mile on a ten mile loop with about 650 feet elevation gain per loop. Aid stations and cabin lodging are available.

Experience an autumn trail tradition at the Anne Springs Close Greenway. Choose from a half marathon, 10K, or 5K Dog Jog where the whole family and their furry companions can race together.

Run for a cause at the UCSO Deputy Dash 5K Trail Run in Monroe. This event supports the UCSO Foundation and features a post-race expo with local vendors. Participants receive a finisher medal and race swag bag.

Experience an off road 5K cross country run in the Vein Mountain area of North Carolina. All finishers receive a medal and the first thirty participants to register receive an event t-shirt.

A 12 hour night trail event at the ASC Greenway in Fort Mill, SC. Runners complete laps of a 5K loop around Lake Haigler on the Saturday before Thanksgiving.

Celebrate Thanksgiving at the High Country Turkey Trot in Boone with a 5K or 10K trail race. This family friendly event features mixed terrain courses and a fully paved fun run plus medals for all timed finishers.

A low key 50K in Ellerbe, NC on November 28, 2026, run as three loops over rolling hills on asphalt and dirt. The event includes a community spaghetti lunch, requests pet food donations, and awards finishers and top local runners.

Experience a self timed ultra marathon through the wooded trails of a former military training base. Participants complete 5 km loops over 24 hours while contributing to a community style aid station in Spartanburg.

Trail races of roughly 50K and 25K take place at Hanging Rock State Park, featuring technical rocky trails, measured elevation gain, and aid stations for each distance.

A trail race at Lake Norman State Park offering 30K and 50K routes across single-track loops, stocked aid stations, finisher medals, and posted results. The event uses varied loops with about 1,600 feet of elevation gain.

A trail event at Crowders Mountain on December 12, 2026 offering 100M, 100K, 50M, marathon and half marathon routes with substantial elevation gain, four aid stations, and pacer rules for the ultra distances.

Experience a diverse 5 mile course featuring single track trails and gravel paths in Lenoir. This final event of the Foothills Run Series concludes with hot cocoa and a unique Dirty Santa style awards presentation.

Trail event at George Poston Park in Gastonia NC offering 50K, 10K, 5K and a separate 1 Mile paved route. Aid stations provide food and hydration and finishers receive unique pottery medals.

Trail races at Stone Mountain in Roaring Gap, NC with 8 Miler, 25K, and a 50K that includes a six-stone collection quest, on-course aid stations, and unique pottery finisher medals.

Trail races at Chimney Rock, NC with out and back routes that include waterfall views, a long stair climb, and distance options of 50K, 25K, and 10K. Aid stations and a 10 hour cutoff are provided.

Conquer mountain trails in the scenic Uwharrie Mountains of North Carolina. This chip timed fundraiser offers 5K and 10K distances featuring forest paths, mountain summits, and beautiful lake views to support local youth camp scholarships.