Trail Running calendar near Elkin 2025-2026

The Black Copperhead Sting 50K is an ultramarathon held at Rocky Branch Park in Belmont, North Carolina, organized by Dirty Wolf Racing, LLC. Now in its 7th year, it is the only ultra race in the city, featuring a scenic 3-mile loop course that includes the Catawba Thread Trail, Beaver Run Trail, Ea..

The Back in the Day 5K is a nostalgic running event held at East Davidson High School in Thomasville, North Carolina. The race features a relatively flat, two-loop cross country course starting and ending at the East Davidson Football Stadium, with 80% paved surfaces and the remainder on grass and c..

The Friday Night Lights - Elon Opener is a cross country running event held in Elon, North Carolina, serving as the season opener for Elon's cross country team. The race features a men's 6k and a women's 4k, with women running four laps and men six laps of a 1000-meter course. This evening race offe..

Iron Mountain Trail Run is a USATF-sanctioned trail race in Damascus, Virginia, starting and finishing at the Damascus Town Park. Four distances are offered: 16, 30, 40, and 50 miles. The course mostly follows the Iron Mountain ridgeline through the Jefferson National Forest, combining Virginia Cree..

The Small Team Challenge is a running event held in McLeansville, North Carolina, at Keeley Park. It features multiple races catering to different age groups and skill levels, including an Elementary Mixed 2K, Middle School Girls and Boys 3K, and High School/Open Girls and Boys 5K races. The event e..

The Mount Jefferson Ascent is a challenging 5-mile trail run and hike located in West Jefferson, North Carolina, featuring approximately 1,600 feet of elevation gain and reaching heights over 4,600 feet. The course begins with a road climb, then follows a series of trails including Mountain Ridge, S..

Carpe Diem – Carpe Noctem Half Marathon and 10K, staged by Trivium Racing, brings Michigan’s favorite format to Hagan-Stone Park in Pleasant Garden, North Carolina. The event offers a Half Marathon and 10K in both daytime and nighttime editions, with a Double option that pairs day and night races on..

Springmaid Splash is a trail running event held at Springmaid Mountain Resort in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, featuring 5K and 10K races through scenic, lush trails on a 400-acre property. The course includes a unique splash crossing of the North Toe River, offering a true mountain running experienc..

The Shining Hope Farms Salute Trail Run is an annual event held at Shining Hope Farms on Saint Peters Church Road in Conover, North Carolina. Scheduled for September 13, 2025, this 5th annual run offers participants a choice between 5k and 10k trail distances through scenic trails on a sprawling 120..

Run the Rock | Mount Airy is an exciting 5K trail race held at the active Luck Stone quarry in Mount Airy, North Carolina. Scheduled for September 20, 2025, this unique event offers runners an adrenaline-pumping experience through a gravel course within a working rock quarry. Open to all ages up to..

Flint's Fabulous 5K is a dog-friendly run in Kannapolis, NC, at 150 North Research Campus Drive. The race benefits Leashes of Valor, which provides no-cost service dogs to post-9/11 veterans. The 2nd annual event is part of the Run Kannapolis Race Series, with a 25% discount for registering all eigh..

Table Rock Ultras is a challenging trail running event held in Morganton, North Carolina, featuring 50K and 30K race options. The 50K course includes a summit climb of Table Rock Mountain, with approximately 5,700 feet of vertical ascent and 11,000 feet of total vertical change, traversing single-tr..

Psychoactive: A Last Runner Standing is a unique running event held at Blackberry Ridge Farm in Huntersville, North Carolina, just minutes from Charlotte. The race features a 1.25 to 1.5-mile loop course that traverses gravel roads, trails, rolling fields, and active wildflower and produce farm rows..

Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra is a scenic, challenging trail ultrarun in North Carolina. The race runs from Pilot Mountain State Park to Hanging Rock State Park, offering options of a 50-mile, a 50K, a 50-mile relay, plus virtual versions. It’s touted as one of the Southeast’s most beautiful..

The Yeti 100 Mile Endurance Run is a challenging ultramarathon held annually on the Virginia Creeper Trail, starting in Whitetop Station and finishing in Abingdon, Virginia. This USATF-certified 100-mile course offers a scenic rails-to-trails route through the Appalachian Mountains, known for its ac..

The Chad Lovette Memorial Trail Run is an annual event held at Cub Creek Park in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. The 10th edition, scheduled for September 27, 2025, offers multiple options including a 5K and 10K timed trail run, a 5K untimed trail walk, and a virtual run/walk. The race features chip tim..

The Salem Lake Trail Run in Winston Salem, NC, offers three race distances: 30K (18.6 miles), 7 miles, and 5K (3.1 miles). Set on a beautiful, mostly shaded, wooded trail around Salem Lake, the course is recognized as one of America's best running trails. This well-organized event serves as an excel..

The JJ5K is an annual trail running event held in Stanley, North Carolina, at Common Ground. This beginner-friendly race features a 5K timed trail run primarily on grass and dirt paths, making it suitable for both adults and children. In addition to the timed 5K run, participants can join a 1-mile w..

The 2025 Track Attack 5k is a timed trail run/walk event held in Denver, North Carolina, at Rescue Squad Park near Lincoln Charter School's Denver campus. Scheduled for October 3, 2025, the race features four divisions based on grade levels and age: 4th or 5th grade, 6th through 8th grade, 9th throu..

The Last Wolf is a trail-running event by Dirty Wolf Racing in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. It features Last Man Standing-style options with 50K, 25K, and a 5K race. The course is described as an easy gravel trail, roughly a mile out before turning back, with occasional gains to add some challeng..