Trail Running calendar near Hickory 2026-2027

A backyard ultra in Concord, NC running a 4.167 mile loop repeated every hour until one runner remains. The event is open ended and records distance covered for all participants.

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 trail race at McAlpine Park on July 25, 2026, run on the Larry McAfee XC course. Prizes go to overall and age group winners, and to the team with the most participants; registration runs April 30 to July 11, fee $40.

Obstacle-course races at Tryon International Equestrian Center on Aug 01–02, 2026 feature horse-trail terrain, red clay hill climbs, creek beds, multiple obstacles, a pre-race workshop, kids races, and spectator access.

A trail run near Danbury, North Carolina of about 11 miles with 1600 ft of climb, two rock scrambles and a third of a mile river crossing. The route begins at the lake and finishes at the Green Heron Ale House with several aid stations on c..

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 three-day trail running retreat in Roaring Gap, North Carolina, with guided daily runs, lodge meals, and shuttle service. Accommodation options range from king suites to shared bunks and pricing varies by room type.

A one mile obstacle mud run with 16 obstacles, giant sprinklers and a lazy river at the Bennick Compound in Morganton, NC. The event focuses on mud and water course features within a short, obstacle centered layout.

An evening trail 5K at Kanuga Conference Center in Hendersonville, NC featuring a mixed-surface course with gentle climbs, options for in-person or virtual participation, post-race food and a community atmosphere. A weekend challenge pairs..

A looped trail event at Rocky Branch Park in Belmont, NC offering 50K, 25K and 5K options. Laps are 3.24 miles with about 293 feet of climb each, marked on singletrack with staffed aid stations and a handmade pottery finisher medal.

Experience a unique trail race through the rolling hills and meadows of the Tryon International Equestrian Center. Choose between several distances on a scenic loop course featuring a mix of dirt paths and single track trails.

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.

A themed 5K and a 500 m kids run on August 22, 2026 at East Davidson High School in Thomasville, NC. The event uses a campus cross country course, encourages decade attire, and includes an award for best dressed.

A women-only 5K obstacle mud run in Charlotte on August 30, 2026, held at Porter Farms in Concord. The course features 18+ obstacles and welcomes participants aged 7 and older who may run, jog, or walk.

Trail race in Damascus, VA with 16, 30, 40 and 50 mile options along the Iron Mountain ridgeline through the Jefferson National Forest. Routes mix open forest roads and technical single track with significant climbing.

Timed 3, 6, and 12 hour events on an 8.34 mile out and back paved loop in Forest City, NC, with aid stations, mileage counting points, awards, and a 50 mile buckle for 50 mile finishers.

An obstacle mud run at the Jerry Long Family YMCA with a 3.1-mile 5K for ages 7+ and a 1-mile Fun Run for all ages, supporting YMCA health programs and offering new medals for 2026.

A 12 hour trail run at Kings Mountain State Park near Clover, SC, using a repeated 4.5 mile loop on marked trails. The course offers on-loop aid and drop bag access and highlights lakes, historic farm areas, and park trail sections.

A 5k and 10k chip-timed trail run at Shining Hope Farms in Conover on September 12, 2026. The event includes a shirt, post-race food and music, and raises funds for Saddles & Salutes scholarships.

The inaugural Ecusta Trail Races in Hendersonville, North Carolina mark a community celebration of the new 19 mile Ecusta Trail, featuring short and mid distance races; final details are pending government approval.