Trail Running calendar near Forest City 2026-2027

Run the Hollis Hills Farm Revival in Ellenboro NC with 5K, 25K, and 50K looped courses around the farm and hunter's cabin. All fees support farm development and finishers earn unique handmade pottery medals; camping is available.

Run the Carolina Reaper Challenge on July 18, 2026 at Riverwest Preserve in Greenville to support the Upstate Running Club youth team. Choose from multiple distances and a team relay, enjoy medals, swag and live chip timing.

Rudolph's Revenge is a Christmas in July night 5K in Rock Hill benefiting the Northwestern High cross country team. Run a glow lit grass and track loop in costume, with chip timing, music, snacks and awards.

Tackle scenic single track trails at Table Rock State Park with a fun 5k or a challenging 15k that climbs to Pinnacle Mountain and drops through overlooks and creek crossings. Enjoy postrace food, drinks and finisher awards.

Hit twisty trails and climbs at Black Copperhead Sting in Belmont NC on August 15, 2026, with 50K, 25K or 5K loop options. Aid stations offer savory and sweet fuel and finishers earn a one of a kind handmade pottery medal.

Run the Dark Horse Trail Series at Tryon Equestrian Center on Aug 22, 2026. Choose marathon, half or 10K over scenic 6.5 mile loops with rolling climbs and packed dirt trails, then enjoy stables tours, camping, swag and live results.

Push your limits on the Thermal Belt Rail Trail at Not A Sprint Ultra Races, a multi hour timed event offering 3, 6 and 12 hour races. Well stocked aid and a 50 mile belt buckle for 12 hour finishers make this a sunny late summer challenge.

Tackle a scenic 13.1 mile trail through Jones Gap with waterfalls, river views and 2,000 feet of climbing. Enjoy a finisher medal, post race pancakes and a lively finish while supporting the Upstate Running Club Youth Team.

Run Quest of the White Wolf in Chimney Rock offering 50K, 25K and 10K on the Four Seasons Trail to a waterfall and back. Expect a fierce climb with 1,000 stairs one way, shifting weather, solid aid, and a handmade pottery medal.

Join the XC Experience 5K in Rutherfordton NC for a two lap cross country course through woods, fields and a stadium finish. Part of the ROC Race Series, this spectator friendly event offers awards and a lively course for runners.

Run the Lake Conestee Nature Park 8k in Greenville for a scenic loop of trails, boardwalks and wetlands. Proceeds support the Upstate Running Club youth team and finishers enjoy pancakes and race swag.

Hit the scenic trails in Wilkesboro at the Chad Lovette Memorial Trail Run, with 5K and 10K timed options plus a 5K walk and virtual choice. Race in September to support the American Cancer Society and Relay for Life.

Tackle the True to the Brew Trail Run/Hike Half Marathon on the scenic Palmetto Trail Croft Passage in Spartanburg. This technical 13.1 mile trail has rolling hills, a small capped field, and postrace brews and breakfast.

Take on a backyard ultra style challenge on a 3.1 mile gravel loop with rising time limits each cycle that eliminates runners until one finishes solo. Choose Last Man Standing, 50K, 25K or 5K and enjoy aid station snacks plus a unique finis..

Hit the Paris Mountain Half Marathon at Paris Mountain State Park in Greenville SC. This scenic 13.1 mile trail loop climbs about 2,300 feet past lakes and waterfalls, with proceeds helping the Upstate Running Club Youth Team.

Run a certified 5K on a scenic 50 acre horse ranch in southern Gaston County on Saturday, October 10, with a 2K walk, a Half Pint kids run and a virtual 5K option. Family friendly event continues rain or shine with race day packet pick up.

Papertown Trail Races returns to Chestnut Mountain Nature Park on October 10, 2026, with a 6.2 mile short race and an about 9 mile long race, chip timing, one on-course water station, post-race snacks, and awards for top finishers.

A 100 mile looped trail event in Hickory, NC on October 17 to 18, 2026 for solo runners and teams of 2 to 10, featuring about 70 percent trails, significant elevation, stocked aid stations, night running rules, and pacer and crew provisions..

A family-friendly run and walk in downtown Hendersonville on October 24, 2026 with 5K and 1 Mile options, costume prizes, shirts and a 5K finisher medal, plus a post-race festival near the farmers market.

Tackle rugged singletrack at Croft State Park on October 24 with the Prisoner of War Trail Race offering ultra and shorter trail distances. Expect technical roots and rocks, a central aid station, finisher medals and a dog friendly course.