Kings Mountain
Trail Running Calendar near Kings Mountain 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Kings Mountain for 2026-2027! We've gathered 24 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
September 2026
A 12 hour trail run at Kings Mountain State Park in Clover SC on a 4.5 mile loop with lake views, varied trails, an on course aid station, and provided drinks.
October 2026
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 Last Man Standing race in Kings Mountain NC with repeated 3.1 mile loops and cycling time limits that increase then reset, eliminating runners who miss cutoffs.
A certified 5K trail run on a 50 acre horse ranch near Gastonia, NC, accompanied by a 2K walk, a Half Pint race for ages 7 and under, and a virtual 5K option. The event runs rain or sunshine and will be canceled for lightning.
Last Person Standing on a 4.167 mile loop at Westminster Park in Rock Hill SC, repeated hourly until one runner remains, with crew spots and on-course aid.
A fall event at Warlick Family YMCA with a 5K trail run and a 1 mile fun run on the Sytz Family Trail System plus a family friendly party zone.
November 2026
Multi-loop trail event at Kings Mountain State Park offering 10 Mile, 50K, 100K and 100 Mile distances with aid stations and cabin lodging.
Trail races at Anne Springs Close Greenway on November 7, 2026 offering half marathon, 10K, 5K and a dog jog with age-group awards and finisher medals.
A community 5k trail run and walk on November 7, 2026 at Westminster Park in Rock Hill, SC, focused on raising awareness about the local foster and adoption system with interactive stations and age and gender race divisions.
Night trail running at Whitewater Center in Charlotte with 5K, 10K and half marathon options; headlamps required and packet pick-up before the race.
Trail event at Reedy Creek Nature Preserve offering a dice-determined distance from 4.5 to 27 miles or a six hour lap challenge.
A 12 hour timed race on a 5K loop around Lake Haigler at ASC Greenway in Fort Mill, SC, with an aid station and limited field capacity.
Regional cross country meet in Charlotte on November 28, 2026, with multiple 5K and 3K races for high school and youth divisions. Top 10 boys and girls in the championship race advance to the national championships in San Diego.
December 2026
Trail race at Crowders Mountain, Kings Mountain NC offering distances from half marathon to 100 miles with multi-lap routes, aid stations, elevation gains and time limits.
January 2027
5K and 10K trail races in Charlotte followed by a plunge into the Deep Water Solo pool, with pre-registration options and age group awards.
February 2027
April 2027
A USATF certified community 5K in Downtown Clover that raises funds for underprivileged children and Veterans in York County, with family activities and awards.