Trail Running calendar near Kings Mountain 2026-2027

Trail races in Kings Mountain, NC on March 28, 2026 offering a 5K and a 10M over gravel and trail routes. Packet pick-up is available Friday and race day, with water stations and trophies for top three men and women in each race.

Trail races of two distances start and finish at Fonta Flora Whippoorwill Farm in Nebo NC and run through Lake James State Park on single track trails with aid stations. Registration includes a finisher medal, race shirt, beer and a donatio..

A trail-running event at the Whitewater Center in Charlotte offering full and half marathon distances on marked natural-surface trails, with aid stations, packet pick-up, participant waivers, and age-group awards.

A 5k in Valdese, NC on April 4, 2026 supporting awareness for humane treatment of incarcerated people. The course features a slope, rock stairs, a suspension bridge near 0.5 miles and an out and back on the Valdese greenway.

Join I Run for the Gospel in Monroe on April 8, 2026 for a joyful run celebrating faith, community, and healthy living. Proceeds support outreach and programs that expand worship, service, and culinary education for those in need.

Leatherwood Marathons in Ferguson, NC (April 11, 2026) uses a 12 mile loop with 3,050 ft gain per loop. Distances range from 25K to 100 miles and aid stations are placed three times per loop.

A demanding 25K trail race in the Montreat Wilderness with about 4,000 ft of climbing and a five hour limit. Required trail experience and mandatory safety gear are enforced.

Event Details The Red Horse Inn Trail Run / Walk is a trail event held in Landrum, South Carolina. It offers separate courses for runners and walkers. Course Information The trail course includes dirt trails, gravel sections, hills, twists,..

The Gamble is a variable-distance loop race in Hendersonville, NC. A dice roll before the start determines how many 1.67 mile laps each competitor runs, with cupless aid at the loop and a course that mixes singletrack, paths, stairs and pos..

A team relay covering about 208 miles from Brevard to Bryson City on April 24 25 2026. Teams of 6 9 or 12 share 36 legs across trails forest roads and paved sections.

Trail half marathon and 10K at Camp Spearhead in Pleasant Ridge County Park on April 25, 2026. Entry includes a finisher medal, chip timing, aid station snacks, and proceeds support Camp Spearhead and local youth programs.

Join the Iredell Rise & Shine 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run at Jennings Park for a family friendly morning of exercise on scenic nature trails. Enjoy food trucks, vendor booths, and activities as the community celebrates parks and healthy living.

Join the Lakeside Park 8k Run/Walk on May 3 for a scenic trail run around Piedmont Lake supporting the Upstate Running Club Youth Team. Enjoy chip timing, a finisher medal, free race photos, post race pancakes and a lively post race hangout..

A 100 mile trail race in Old Fort, North Carolina that traverses the Black Mountains and reaches Mt Mitchell. The race is a Hardrock and Western States qualifier and enforces strict gear and qualification rules.

MammothMarch returns to Kings Mountain State Park on May 9, 2026 for long distance hikes through the Blue Ridge foothills. Pick 20 or 30 mile routes that pass historic Revolutionary War sites and scenic lakes for a memorable outdoor challen..

A series of point-to-point mountain trail races in Burnsville, NC with steep, technical climbs to Mt Mitchell. Distances include 50K, 25K, and a new 11K, featuring large vertical gain, rocky terrain, and summit finishes.

Event Overview The Devil Makes Three 50k and 10 Mile is a trail running event. It takes place in Waxhaw, North Carolina. The course consists of a single loop that is over 10 miles long. Participants running the 50k distance complete this lo..

Hit the trails in Black Mountain, NC for the Cancer Active Trail Race 5k on May 16, 2026. This event supports programs for cancer patients through active lifestyles. A virtual 5k option is also available.

A private-farm trail event in Monroe NC offering the backyard ultra format with repeated 4.167 mile loops and a single-loop fun run, an intermediate trail with varied terrain, self-supported rules, camping, music, and crew limits.

An 8 mile trail event at Lakewood Nature Preserve that combines four 2 mile loops with a BYOB mystery beer before each lap. Solo runners or teams of 2 to 4 compete, followed by post race games, food, music and awards.