Trail Running calendar near Huntersville 2026-2027

Run the rolling trails along the scenic shores of Lake James in North Carolina. The event features a 50K and Half Marathon, starting and finishing at Fonta Flora Brewery's Whippoorwill Farm. Enjoy lake and mountain views on a course of most..

Trail races at Kings Mountain State Park with 10 Mile, 50K, 100K and 100 Mile options on a ten-mile loop with about 650 ft gain per loop; staffed aid stations, crew access at start/finish, and finisher awards including a 100 Mile buckle.

Run the trails at the Anne Springs Close Greenway in this fall tradition. Choose from a half marathon, 10K, 5K, or a 5K hike, with a special Dog Jog option. The event supports the local dog park and offers finisher medals for the half marat..

A random-distance trail race at Reedy Creek Nature Preserve where the distance is set by a dice roll shortly before the start. Laps are 2.25 mile on flat gravel and single track with an aid station at the pavilion.

A 5K trail run in Monroe, NC with an in person event on November 14, 2026 and a virtual 5K through November 21. The weekend features a vendor and food truck expo, raffle prizes, race swag, and proceeds benefit the UCSO Foundation.

A Thanksgiving morning event in Boone with timed 5K and 10K trail races plus an untimed paved Fun Run/Walk; proceeds benefit Hospitality House of Northwest N.C.

A simple 50K in Ellerbe, NC run over three loops totaling 31.5 miles on asphalt and dirt, with a community pasta lunch for runners, a pet food drive, and awards for finishers. Registration closes November 25 or when full.

Trail runs at Hanging Rock State Park in Danbury, NC on Dec 5, 2026, with a 50K and a 25K. Both courses feature technical singletrack, substantial climbing, and multiple aid stations.

Trail races at Crowders Mountain on December 12, 2026, offer 100 mile, 100K, 50 mile, marathon and half marathon distances on repeated looped routes with aid stations, specified elevation gains, and pacer rules.

Quest of the White Wolf offers a scenic 50K, 25K, and 10K on an out-and-back course featuring a waterfall and hundreds of stairs. Finishers receive unique handmade pottery medals. The event welcomes runners and walkers alike to tackle the v..

A trail fundraiser at Camp Caraway in Sophia NC offering a 5K and a new 10K that climb local ridges and pass through hardwood forest. The event supports camper scholarships and includes chip timing, medals for all, and awards for top finish..