Trail Running calendar near Denton 2026-2027

A Last Person Standing race at Westminster Park in Rock Hill, SC, run on a repeatable 4.167 mile loop with about 400 feet of elevation gain per loop. The event uses hourly starts, a pavilion aid station, crew areas, and custom finisher awar..

Part of Stuart's annual Apple Dumpling Festival, this 5K follows the paved Mayo River Rail Trail through downtown. Pre-registered runners are guaranteed a shirt and all participants receive a finisher medal plus refreshments, awards and doo..

Trail races around three Greensboro lakes at Bur Mil Park mark 20 years with half marathon, marathon, and 40 mile options plus relays, ruck and virtual choices. The course uses marked watershed trails with aid stations and generous cutoffs.

On October 24, 2026 at Golden Road Vineyards in State Road, NC, a Halloween themed event offers a 5K, a 1.5 mile Sip & Stroll and a virtual 5K. Participants receive a finisher medal, a race shirt and a mimosa and age group awards start at 1..

A family-friendly autumn event at the Warlick Family YMCA featuring a 5K trail run and a noncompetitive 1 mile fun run on the Sytz Family Trail System. A free Party Zone offers bounce houses, games, music, and a mascot race.

A three race off road trail series across North Carolina with multiple distance options per event. Series scoring totals mileage across all races and finishers receive a custom finisher award.

A 24 hour loop event at Mint Hill Park in North Carolina offering individual and relay entries. The 1.35 mile loop mixes crushed gravel, singletrack and grass and features an aid station, parking, crew space and distance based awards.

Terror Trails Ultra runs on the trails of Cane Creek Park in Waxhaw, NC on October 31, 2026, offering 4M, 8M, 25K and 50K options with a single $45 entry fee and on-course aid stations.

Trail races at Anne Springs Close Greenway on November 7, 2026, with half marathon, 10K, 5K, a dog jog and a 5K hike challenge. Awards are given by overall and age groups and refund protection is available at registration.

A community 5k trail run and walk on November 7, 2026 at Westminster Park in Rock Hill, SC, focused on raising awareness about the local foster and adoption system with interactive stations and age and gender race divisions.

A community run along the Yadkin River in Jonesville, NC on November 7, 2026 featuring a 5K and a 1 mile fun run; proceeds will help provide Christmas ham dinners for local families.

The Unforeseen at Reedy Creek Nature Preserve in Charlotte, NC features a dice-determined random distance from 4.5 to 27 miles and a separate 6 hour option to complete 2.25 mile laps on gravel and single-track trails.

A 5K trail run with a virtual 5K option on November 14, 2026 at The Simpson Event Center in Monroe, NC, featuring an expo, vendor food trucks, participant giveaways, and proceeds benefiting the UCSO Foundation.

A 12 hour timed race on a 5K loop around Lake Haigler in Fort Mill, SC. The event has very limited capacity, an aid station at the loop start and finish, and no camping after the race.

A community Turkey Trot in Danville with a 400 yard children's run and 5K run and walk along the Dan River, raising funds for Danville Public Schools programs and scholarships.

Celebrate Thanksgiving at Briar Chapel with a variety of trail races ranging from 2 miles to 10K. Enjoy smooth paths or technical single track trails followed by post race pie and festive awards.

Trail races on Black Friday in Snow Camp North Carolina with a 13.1 mile and a 7.5 mile course, offering run, ruck, economy and virtual options on marked single track trails with aid stations.

A holiday weekend trail run in Briar Chapel on November 28, 2026 offering 5K and 10K courses, repurposed vintage tees and medals, a post race party, and a free kids race with prizes.

Experience a low key no frills 50k run through the rolling hills of North Carolina. Enjoy a community pasta lunch and support local animal advocates while completing this three loop course on asphalt and dirt roads.

Join this trail race at William B. Umstead State Park with 5 km, 10 km, and 13.1 mile distances. Enjoy organized transport from Harrison Square and earn finisher medals and winter gear at this Cary event.