Trail Running calendar near Kannapolis 2025-2026
We have found 53 Trailruns within 80 miles of Kannapolis. See below where and when you can find the races.
We have found 53 Trailruns within 80 miles of Kannapolis. See below where and when you can find the races.
The Momentus BackYard Ultra is an endurance trail running event held at the scenic Williams Rushing Farm in Monroe, North Carolina. Participants tackle a challenging 4.167-mile loop every hour, on the hour, continuing until only one runner remains, testing both mental and physical limits. The course..
The Big Elkin Trail Relay, held in Elkin, North Carolina, is a team-based trail running event featuring 5K loops on a scenic course combining single-track trails and granite dust paths along the old E&A Railroad grade. The mostly shaded route offers views of waterfalls, Big Elkin Creek, and Elkin Re..
The Wicked Root 50K is an annual trail running event held in Lowell, North Carolina, celebrating its 10th year in 2025. The race features a challenging 10-mile loop course with an elevation gain of 1,400 feet per loop, marked by red ribbons and yellow arrows. Participants can choose to run a 50K on..
The Buck Creek Streak is an annual clothing-optional 5K trail run/walk held at Carolina Foothills Resort in Chesnee, South Carolina. Participants enjoy running through scenic woods, trails, and meadows, with an option to extend the race to a 7.3K distance known as the Mike Ward Challenge, honoring a..
The Vertical Mile Challenge will take place in Hiddenite on Saturday 21 June 2025.
The Inferno Endurance Run is an endurance running event held at Jesse Helms Park in Monroe, North Carolina. Participants run on a 3.7-mile loop featuring mixed terrain including paved walkways, gravel, grass paths, and some single-track sections. The course is mostly flat with about 250 feet of elev..
The Hollis Hills Farm Revival is a trail running event held in Ellenboro, North Carolina, featuring race distances of 50K, 25K, and a 5-mile run, including a 50K relay option. Set in a beautiful, largely untouched farm area, the course includes a 5-mile loop around the farm with a 400-foot elevation..
The Big Butt 50K is a USTAF-certified road race held annually in Lancaster, South Carolina, circling the historic Andrew Jackson Birthplaces near the NC/SC border. Established in 1993, the course consists of multiple loops on scenic country roads, offering a challenging yet enjoyable running experie..
The Moonlight Bootlegger 5K in Greensboro, NC, is a unique nighttime trail race held at Haw River State Park. Celebrating its 13th anniversary in 2025, this event combines running with a festive atmosphere featuring bluegrass music and moonshine cocktails or mocktails. The 5K course is a well-marked..
The Sweaty Backyard Cox Ultra is a challenging backyard ultra event held in the woods of Concord, North Carolina. The race features a 4.167-mile loop that participants must complete every hour, with the event continuing until only one runner remains. This open-ended format tests endurance and strate..
Hobby Trails to You! is an exciting running event scheduled for August 9, 2025, in Winston-Salem, NC. Participants can choose between a 5K and a 10K trail race, both featuring a challenging single-track course that begins with a cross-country start. The event promises ample parking, shaded areas, an..
The Petal to the Medal Endurance Event is an inclusive trail running challenge held at the Daniel Stowe Conservancy in Belmont, North Carolina. Participants have up to eight hours to complete as many 5K loops as they wish on a scenic trail course. Designed for both experienced trail runners and newc..
The Black Copperhead Sting 50K is an ultramarathon held annually at Rocky Branch Park in Belmont, North Carolina. Now in its sixth year, this event features a challenging 50K course along scenic trails including the Catawba Thread Trail, Beaver Run Trail, Eagle Trail, and Legacy Trail, with an eleva..
Not-A-Sprint Weekend is an endurance running event held annually in Forest City, North Carolina, featuring 3-hour, 6-hour, and 12-hour individual races, as well as 6-hour and 12-hour three-person relays. The course is an 8.35-mile paved loop along the Thermal Belt Rail Trail, with minimal elevation..
The Carpe Diem – Carpe Noctem Half Marathon and 10K, organized by Trivium Racing, takes place at Hagan-Stone Park in North Carolina. This unique trail running event offers both day and night races on well-groomed, clearly marked trails. Participants can choose a Half Marathon or 10K distance for eit..
The Cane Creek Mtn Trail Run, taking place in Snow Camp, NC, features both a 10K and a Half Marathon, showcasing stunning single-track trails and a challenging climb to an observation tower. This inaugural event is set in the scenic Cane Creek Mountain Natural Area, a 1000-acre park. Participants ca..
The Shining Hope Farms Salute Trail Run is an annual event held at Shining Hope Farms on Saint Peters Church Road in Conover, North Carolina. Scheduled for September 13, 2025, this 5th annual race offers participants a choice between a 5k or 10k trail run or walk across scenic trails on the farm's 1..
The Mountaineer Rumble 12 Hour Trail Run takes place at Kings Mountain State Park in Clover, South Carolina. This endurance event features a 4.5-mile loop course that showcases scenic trails including the National Recreation Trail, CCC Multi-Use Trail, Living History Farm, and Historic Farm Trail. R..
Flint's Fabulous 5K is a charitable running event held in Kannapolis, North Carolina, supporting Leashes of Valor, a nonprofit that provides no-cost service dogs to post-9/11 veterans. The 5K race offers participants the option to run or walk, with registration fees and additional donations directly..
The Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra is a challenging and scenic trail running event in North Carolina, taking place on September 20, 2025. Participants can choose from several race formats, including a 50-mile ultra, a 50K, a 50-mile relay, and virtual options for both distances. The race route..