Trail Running calendar near Firestone 2026-2027

A night 5K at Northwestern High School on July 18 that raises funds for the Northwestern Cross Country Team, featuring glow sticks, Christmas lights, costume encouragement, chip timing, and age group awards.

An evening run at Daniel Stowe Conservancy on July 18, 2026 offering a 5K and a one mile route through gardens, trails and paved paths. Participants receive exclusive after race access to the Gardens and 5K awards by age and overall.

A 10 km trail race at Bays Mountain Park presented by Fleet Feet Kingsport/Johnson City, starting on the park's floating bridge and routing through singletrack, ridgelines, climbs, and mixed runnable and technical terrain. Tuesday evening e..

Backyard Ultra in Concord, NC on July 25, 2026 with repeated 4.167 mile loops and an open ended format. Each loop must be completed within an hour and the last runner to finish a loop is declared the winner.

Races and a hike at Hungry Mother State Park on July 25, 2026 include a one lap 15 mile mountain race plus 8 mile options along lakefront trails. Post-event awards, refreshments, live music and games are planned.

A 5K out and back run and walk on the Creeper Trail in Damascus, Virginia, on July 25, 2026. Organized by the Penny F. Garrett Sarcoma Foundation, with proceeds directed to rare cancer research at MD Anderson.

At Tryon International Equestrian Center, the Asheville Spartan Event Weekend stages trail obstacle races across red clay hills, creek beds, and horse trails. Races include Sprint, Super, a kids race, plus an obstacle workshop and spectator..

A 7K trail race at Paris Mountain held alongside the USATF South Carolina Open and Masters Cross-Country Championships, with a commemorative patch for finishers, age group and overall prizes, and USATFSC awards for eligible members.

A six race trail series at Anne Springs Close Greenway in Fort Mill running Wednesdays from May 6 to August 5, 2026. Courses are between three and five miles on single track and gravel with series scoring, prizes, and door prizes.

A three day guided trail running retreat in Roaring Gap, North Carolina, with daily guided routes, lodge accommodation, meals, and trailhead transportation. Routes range from about 7 to 10 miles with optional extra miles on the final day.

A family mud and obstacle event in Morganton NC with a one mile course, 16 obstacles, giant sprinklers, inflatables and a lazy river. Registration includes a shirt and medal, photos are free and parking is $10 per car.

Experience trail running near the Blue Ridge Mountains with 15K and 5K races at Table Rock State Park. Navigate creek crossings and climbs toward Pinnacle Mountain to earn finisher awards and enjoy mountain views.

An evening trail race at Kanuga Conference Center in Hendersonville, NC, the Twilight Trail 5K features a 5K course on mixed surfaces with gentle climbs and offers onsite and virtual options. A Weekend Challenge links it to the Kanuga Triat..

Community 5K at Easley High School with a kids mile for sixth grade and below, t-shirt guarantee for early registrants, and proceeds supporting the school cross country and track program.

Join this student led 5K at McAlpine Creek Park to support local food banks. Run or walk through scenic regional championship trails to help provide meals for families in North Carolina.

Old Fort Fifty takes place in Old Fort, North Carolina on August 8, 2026, with an event schedule and course maps available. Results may be posted automatically to Twitter when participants connect their accounts.

A trail endurance event at Daniel Stowe Conservancy where participants complete as many 5K laps as they wish within an eight hour window. Registration is tiered by date and the event supports fundraising for the conservancy.

A trail event at Rocky Branch Park in Belmont NC on August 15, 2026 offering 50K, 25K and 5K options. The course uses marked loops, has aid stations with varied food, allows trekking poles, and awards handmade pottery finisher medals.

A trail race day at Tryon International Equestrian Center offering marathon, half and 10K distances on a 6.5-mile loop through packed paths, single-track and meadows, with one cup-less aid station and on-site camping.

Experience a technical mountain race at Grandfather Mountain featuring fixed ropes and ladders. This 14 mile course climbs the highest peak in the Blue Ridge Range twice for a true Appalachian trail adventure.