Trail Running calendar near Hiddenite 2026-2027

A trail event in Bristol, Virginia offering 50K, 25K, and a 3 mile walk along river trails with swinging bridges and a short climb to a fire tower. Five aid stations, cupless rules with a required reusable cup, and electronic lap tracking.

Experience the scenic watershed trails of Greensboro at this versatile event offering half marathon and 4 mile distances. Participants can run, ruck, or hike through rolling singletrack terrain surrounding Lake Brandt.

Experience the nature trails of Jennings Park at this community 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run in Statesville. Enjoy food trucks, vendor booths, and a stroller friendly course perfect for all fitness levels.

Multi-distance trail races at Grayson Highlands State Park near Mouth of Wilson, VA, on May 2-3, 2026. Distances include 50 mile, 50k, 25k and 8 mile, with elevation gain and cutoffs; finishers receive a hat or beanie and a medal.

Run a 5k under the stars at Hagan-Stone Park, guided by hundreds of LED tea lights and live bluegrass music. This night trail race includes a custom shirt, a commemorative mason jar, and two post-race cocktails or mocktails. A headlamp is r..

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.

A six-race trail series at Anne Springs Close Greenway in Fort Mill, SC, held Wednesdays from May 6 to August 5, 2026. Courses are about 3 to 5 miles on single track and gravel, with raffles, place awards, and a points based series champion..

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 running relay at the Whitewater Center where teams of 2 to 12 score points for laps and difficulty, take part in on-site mini-competitions, and use designated team campsites during the event.

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.