Trail Running calendar near Hickory 2026-2027

Trail races at Grayson Highlands State Park on May 2-3, 2026 offer four distances across mountain terrain with wild ponies and published aid station details. Distances include 50 mile, 50k, 25k, and 8 mile with climb and cutoff information.

A trail running event at Bailes Ridge near Fort Mill, SC offering 8 hour and 4 hour formats on a 1.4 mile nontechnical loop with organic aid station food and handmade finisher awards.

A four hour timed trail race at Rob Wallace Park in Midland, NC using repeated 2 mile laps around the park and quarry lake. The event supports the Greater Charlotte SPCA and includes an adoption presence at the start finish area.

Test your endurance on a scenic farmland trail loop at the Soggy Bottoms Back Yard Ultra. Choose your distance every 30 minutes in this family friendly event where entry is a donation to a local cause.

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..

A 100-mile trail event in the Black Mountains near Old Fort, NC, reaching Mt. Mitchell with extensive elevation gain. The nonprofit race enforces strict qualifying standards, mandatory safety gear, a 39-hour cutoff, and volunteer requiremen..

The MammothMarch South Carolina will take place in Clover on Saturday 9 May 2026. You can run between 20 and 30 miles.

Mountain point-to-point trail races in Burnsville, NC offering 50K and 25K with large vertical gain, technical terrain that can require scrambling and ropes, mandatory start shuttles, and event swag including a pint glass and hat.

Experience a community focused obstacle course race at a motocross training facility in North Carolina. Navigate a dirt bike track, creek runs, and pond crossings across distances ranging from 1 to 6 miles.

Trail races in Waxhaw, NC on May 16, 2026 with a 50k run made of three 10+ mile laps and a single 10 mile loop, cupless aid station, finishers medal, and limited t shirt availability.

Join this community trail race in Black Mountain to support cancer patients. Choose between an in person 5k through mountain trails or a virtual option to participate from anywhere.

Mad Dash in Conover features a 5K, a tri-sport challenge with a swim and obstacle course, and a kids' fun run. It's held at the Treetop Adventures park on Lake Hickory. The event supports local adventure initiatives and includes live music.

Run the new Trail Days Half Marathon on the scenic Virginia Creeper Trail during the Appalachian Trail Days Festival. Enjoy a professionally timed event with a shirt and finisher award, followed by a festive afternoon in Damascus Town Park.

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.

A last runner standing Back Yard Ultra on a private farm with a repeated 4.167 mile loop, plus a separate 4.167 mile Celebrity Fun Run. The course is intermediate trail, self supported, with limited on-site parking and campsite options.

Trail races at Doe Mountain Recreation Area near Mountain City, TN with 50K, 25K, 13K distances and a free one mile kids run. USATF sanctioned event with aid stations, finisher award, and access to a 60-foot fire tower for 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.

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..

A weekend trail event on the Virginia Creeper Trail offering 55K, a USATF-certified 50 mile, and a 25K Pepsi Challenge. The crushed-gravel rails-to-trails course is cupless and passes trestles, farms, and streams.

Trail races at Camp Grier in Old Fort NC featuring a 50k loop, a net downhill half that loses about 2,500 ft, and a 10k loop on new and classic trails with multiple aid stations.