Trail Running calendar near Forest City 2026-2027

Test your endurance on the historic grounds of a former WWII training facility in South Carolina. Choose between 50k, 25k, or 8 mile technical trail courses at the rugged Croft State Park.

Run the gentle, rolling trails along Lake James at the Fonta Flora event. Choose from a 50K, half marathon, or a new 50K relay option, starting and finishing at a local brewery. A portion of proceeds supports trail development in the area.

Tackle the trails at Kings Mountain State Park on a challenging 10-mile loop course, with distances from 10 miles to 100 miles. All ultra finishers get awards, including a custom belt buckle for 100-mile runners. Cabin lodging is included f..

Experience beautiful single track trails in Fort Mill at the Springmaid Trail Race featuring a Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k. Dog owners can even bring their pups for the competitive Dog Jog or enjoy the 5k Hike Challenge.

Run for a cause at the UCSO Deputy Dash 5K Trail Run in Monroe. This event supports the UCSO Foundation and features a post-race expo with local vendors. Participants receive a finisher medal and race swag bag.

Looking Glass 100K Event The Looking Glass 100K is a running event that takes place near Pisgah Forest, North Carolina. It covers a distance of approximately 100 kilometers (62 miles). The course is a single large loop that starts and finis..

Celebrate Thanksgiving at the High Country Turkey Trot in Boone with a 5K or 10K trail race. This family friendly event features mixed terrain courses and a fully paved fun run plus medals for all timed finishers.

The Sawmill Gauntlet is a relentless last-runner-standing race on a 2.5-mile loop. A new lap starts every 45 minutes, and you must finish each one to stay in the running division. A separate 12-hour ruck division challenges participants to..

The Beast of the East 100 is a December trail challenge on Crowders Mountain in North Carolina. Choose from five distances, from a half marathon to a 100-mile ultra, all featuring significant elevation. The event includes full aid station s..

Experience a diverse 5 mile course featuring single track trails and gravel paths in Lenoir. This final event of the Foothills Run Series concludes with hot cocoa and a unique Dirty Santa style awards presentation.

Test your endurance under the stars at the Lakewood Nature Preserve. Choose your distance from 10k to 50 miles and complete 1.5 mile loops through the night on wide grassy trails.

The Roy Abernathy Legacy Race honors a family legacy in Gastonia, NC. Runners can choose from trail distances like a 50K, 10K, or 5K, or a paved 1-mile. Each finisher receives a unique, handmade pottery medal.

Experience a scenic out back race in Chimney Rock featuring a waterfall and 1,000 stairs. Choose from 50k, 25k, or 10k distances and earn a one of a kind handmade pottery medal.