Trail Running calendar near Hiddenite 2026-2027

This trail half marathon in Tennessee's Steele Creek Park covers 13.1 miles of technical single track with over 2,000 feet of climbing. The challenging course features roots, rocks, and creek crossings through Appalachian woodlands. All pro..

Run laps on a scenic 1-mile loop in Damascus Town Park. Choose from 3, 6, or 12-hour timed events, with overnight camping, live music, and food trucks creating a festival atmosphere.

A trail running event at Rocky Branch Park with on-site and virtual 5K and 10K options; timing uses bib chips, participants receive a branded T-shirt and sticker, and proceeds support the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.

A USATF certified 100 miles on the Virginia Creeper Trail in Abingdon, VA on October 9, 2026. The race features crew access, staffed aid stations, and professional chip timing and is part of the From Start to Heart series.

The Last Wolf in Kings Mountain NC runs repeated 3.1 mile loops with time limits that cycle through 40, 45, 50, 55 and 60 minutes. Runners are eliminated for missing cutoffs and the final winner must complete a solo loop within the limit.

A multi-distance trail race weekend on the New River Trail in Max Meadows, VA offering 100 mile, 50 mile, 50k and 25k courses with frequent aid stations, minimal elevation change, camping and on-trail views of rapids and trestles.

This trail event features a certified 5K run and a 2K walk across a 50-acre horse ranch in Gastonia, NC. A short Half-Pint run for kids 7 and under is also on the schedule. It's planned as a rain or shine event, with registration available..

The Zombie Run 5K in Morganton adds a thrilling twist to a standard race. Participants must navigate the course while keeping their flags away from roaming Zombies. A separate Family Fun Run and a festive after party with food and drinks co..

Trail ultramarathon in Uwharrie National Forest near Troy, NC on a 20.5 mile figure 8 loop; 100M is five loops, 100K is three. Field limited to 150 runners with a 36 hour cutoff and a 50-mile qualifying requirement for the 100M.

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..

Experience an iconic North Carolina trail race at Bur Mil Park featuring scenic watershed trails around three lakes. Choose from half marathon, marathon, or forty mile distances with solo, relay, and rucking categories available.

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.

Trail races on and around Lake James with a 50K, relays, and a half marathon, starting and finishing at Fonta Flora Brewery's Whippoorwill Farm. Portions of proceeds support local trail development.

The Froggy's Freaky Friday will take place in Galax from Saturday 31 October 2026 to Sunday 1 November 2026. You can run between 50 and 50 miles.

A 25 hour timed trail event at Camp Grier in Old Fort NC on a scenic 3.6 mile loop with roughly 600 feet of climb per lap. Free tent camping, stocked aid stations, milestone awards, and chip timing are provided.

A multi-distance trail event at Kings Mountain State Park featuring a ten mile loop with about 650 feet elevation gain per loop, stocked aid stations, time limits for each distance, and awards including a custom buckle for 100 Mile finisher..

Trail races at Anne Springs Close Greenway on November 7, 2026 include a half marathon, 10K, 5K with a dog jog, and a 5K hike challenge, with age group awards, half marathon finisher medals, and an optional refund protection plan.

The Unforeseen at Reedy Creek Nature Preserve is a trail event where a dice roll decides a random race distance shortly before the start, and a six hour option lets participants complete as many 2.25 mile laps as possible.

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.

Run 5.2 miles every four hours for 24 hours to total 50K. The event offers an in person edition in Damascus, Virginia and a virtual edition that can be completed any time between Jan 1 and Dec 30.