Trail Running calendar near Ferguson 2026-2027

A 100 mile trail race in Old Fort, North Carolina on May 8, 2026, routed through the Black Mountains and Mt. Mitchell with about 48,000+ feet of elevation change. The event includes strict mandatory gear, aid stations, a 39 hour cutoff, and..

Two single-circuit trail hikes at Kings Mountain State Park near Blacksburg, SC, offering 20 mile and 30 mile routes that showcase the eastern Blue Ridge foothills and pass CCC-built lakes and a Revolutionary War historic site.

Mountain trail races in Burnsville, NC offering 50K and 25K courses with significant climbing and revised routes after Hurricane Helene. The event includes mandatory shuttle service, race swag, free photos, and a strict warning that it is n..

Obstacle course races on rolling motocross terrain in Morganton NC, featuring creek and pond crossings, a dirt bike track, and distances from 1 to 6 miles, plus elite, open, and youth Cub Crawl divisions.

A community 3 to 4 mile hike at Rainbow Mountain Trail in Montreat, NC, presented by Cancer Active. The route features steady to steep climbs and supports patient focused projects run by the Cancer Active nonprofit.

Mad Dash at Treetop Adventures on Lake Hickory pairs a 300 m swim, obstacle course and a 5K run with a separate 5K and a kids fun run. Proceeds support Camp David and a local boarding academy.

Trail Days Half Marathon is a 13.1-mile out-and-back on the Virginia Creeper Trail in Damascus, Virginia. The race has a 3-hour time limit, an early-start option for slower runners, professional timing, shirts and finisher awards.

A 24 hour lap-based trail relay at the Whitewater Center in Charlotte where teams of 2 to 12 score points by completing laps and bonus challenges. Camping and meals are included and awards are given by division.

Trail event at Doe Mountain Recreation Area near Mountain City TN offering 50K, 25K, 13K and a free kids mile. Courses feature significant elevation and a 60 foot fire tower with panoramic views.

A 10 miles out and back trail race on the VA Creeper rail to trail in Abingdon, VA, mostly dirt and gravel with two road crossings. Registration has a $20 fee and awards are given by overall place and multiple age groups.

A 5.5K trail race in Saint Paul, Virginia on May 30, 2026, featuring a steep opening climb, downhill and level trail sections, and a riverside finish. The race is part of the SFTC Trail Racing Series with online entry and set registration d..

Six midweek trail races at Anne Springs Close Greenway from May to August offering three to five mile courses on single track and gravel. Full-series registrants receive commemorative swag and a points based awards system with raffles and p..

Trail races near Abingdon, VA offering a 50 mile, a 55K and a separate Pepsi Challenge 25K the following day. The routes include long downhill forest sections, a famous broken Pepsi machine on course, crew access points and a cupless policy..

Trail races in Old Fort NC featuring a 50k loop, a net downhill half marathon, and a 10k on new and classic singletrack with aid stations, shuttle for the half, and parking at Camp Grier.

A community cross-country event in Kernersville with two timed 5K heats and an untimed 1-mile fun run; combined age-group awards and a portion of proceeds support Good Works Engine.

A USATF certified 5K road run in Downtown Clover on June 6, 2026 that raises funds for underprivileged children and Veterans. The event includes a children s fun run, age group awards, a free race shirt, and post race refreshments.

The 16th Annual Marine Corps League Mud Run in Pinnacle, NC features 5K obstacle waves for individuals and teams plus a 1200 m kids race. The course includes mud pits, hill climbs and fire hose obstacles, with competitive and open wave opti..

A first annual trail event at Restoration Church featuring a chip timed 5K, a 1 mile kids run with medals, and an untimed 5K walk, with proceeds supporting a local family and a community gathering after the races.

Experience a unique clothing optional trail race through the scenic woods and meadows of the Carolina Foothills Resort. Choose between a 5k or a 7.3k chip timed run followed by a resort lunch and day pass access.

A loop ultramarathon held on private property near Galax VA with one mile loops and about 500 feet of gain per loop. Runners can choose 50 mile or 100 mile distances with aid and hot food at the start and finish.