Trail Running calendar near Ferguson 2026-2027

A mountain marathon in Black Mountain, NC on April 3, 2027, with a marathon and a longer Mt Mitchell Challenge that may reach the 6,684 foot summit for the first 250 eligible runners. The course includes paved sections, single track, and mu..

A full and half marathon on the Whitewater Center trails in Charlotte on April 10, 2027, with aid stations, marked courses and pre-registration deadlines for shirts and medals.

Flat, 100% dirt out-and-back trail races on the New River Trail in Fries VA offering 100k, 50k, 25k, 10k and a free untimed 5k with stocked aid stations and a cupless policy.

Trail 5k and 7 mile races start and finish at Fonta Flora Whippoorwill Farm in Nebo NC, run Lake James State Park trails with chip timing, medals, shirts, and a beer.

A USATF certified community 5K in Downtown Clover that raises funds for underprivileged children and Veterans in York County, with family activities and awards.

A mountain 25K trail race in Montreat, NC on April 17, 2027 with about 4,000 ft of climb, mandatory trail experience, and required safety gear.

Trail races at Grayson Highlands State Park on May 1 to 2, 2027 offering 50M, 50K, 25K and 8M courses with mountain views and wild ponies.

Hellbender 100 on May 7, 2027 in Old Fort NC is a 100 mile mountain trail race across the Black Mountains to Mt Mitchell with about 48,000+ ft of elevation gain.

The Bear Crawl OCR is a locally operated obstacle course event in Morganton, North Carolina, held at a motocross training facility. It offers one- to six-mile courses with rolling terrain, a dirt bike track, creek and pond crossings, and se..

Trail races near Burnsville, NC with 50K, 25K, and 11K point to point courses featuring major climbs and detailed course maps and aid station info.

A 24 hour trail running relay in Charlotte where teams of 2 to 12 score points by completing laps and bonus challenges, with team camping and meals included.

An organized trail event in Lowell, NC on May 22, 2027 with 50K, 25K and 5K distances. The course uses repeated three mile loops with steep climbs, marked with orange ribbon and yellow arrows, and has a ten hour cutoff.

Three nights of camping and three guided mountain runs in Mouth of Wilson, VA from May 29 to 31, 2027 with tent and tiny cabin lodging options.

Annual Marine Corps League Mud Run at Jomeokee Campground in Pinnacle NC features a muddy obstacle-course and community charity support, held each first Saturday in June.

Trail races of 50K, 25K, and 13K at Doe Mountain Recreation Area near Mountain City TN, with significant climbing and access to a 60 foot fire tower offering panoramic three state views.

Mainly downhill ultras on the Virginia Creeper Trail finishing at Sweetbay Brewing Co.; includes a 50 mile, a 55K and a Pepsi Challenge 25K.

Multi-duration time trials at Hollis Hills Farm in Ellenboro on a 3-mile loop, with unique handmade pottery medals and proceeds supporting farm development.

A clothing optional trail event at Carolina Foothills Resort with a 5K and optional 7.3K challenge, chip timing, tiered early registration, awards, lunch, and a day pass.

A 6 Miles trail race at Rocky Fork State Park on June 19, 2027. The 3 mile out and back logging road course supports the Friends of Rocky Fork and counts toward the Trail Series.