Kings Mountain
Trail Running Calendar near Kings Mountain 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Kings Mountain for 2026-2027! We've gathered 38 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
A trail 5K and walk at Common Ground in Stanley NC supporting a $2,000 scholarship for an East Gaston High School senior.
October 2026
A community 5K trail run/walk at Rescue Squad Park on October 9, 2026 with timed divisions for grades 4–12 and adults; registration closes Oct 2.
Last Man Standing race in Kings Mountain NC with repeated 3.1 mile loops and shifting time limits that cycle 40, 45, 50, 55, 60 minutes until one runner finishes.
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.
A Last Person Standing race on a 4.167 mile loop at Westminster Park in Rock Hill, SC, with hourly loops, a pavilion aid station, crew spots, and handmade awards.
A timed 5K run/walk in Lincolnton along the Marcia H. Cloninger Rail Trail that benefits United Way of Lincoln County and links to the Apple Festival.
A fall trail event at Warlick Family YMCA with a 5K and a 1 mile Fun Run plus a family party zone of games, bounce houses, music, and a mascot race.
A community 5K at Shelby Middle School on October 31, 2026 raising funds and awareness for youth mental health with booths, food trucks, costumes, and awards.
Trail half marathon and 5K at the Whitewater Center in Charlotte on singletrack with over 1,000 ft of elevation gain.
November 2026
Trail races at Kings Mountain State Park near Blacksburg SC offering 10 Mile 50K 100K and 100 Miler on a repeated ten mile loop with aid stations and cabin lodging.
Trail races on November 7, 2026 at Anne Springs Close Greenway Lake Haigler Entrance with half marathon, 10K, 5K and a Dog Jog.
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 the Whitewater Center in Charlotte with 5K, 10K and half marathon options; headlamps required and hydration-only aid stations on course.
Random-distance trail event at Reedy Creek Nature Preserve in Charlotte with a six hour option and 2.25 mile laps.
A 12 hour loop race at ASC Greenway around Lake Haigler in Fort Mill, SC with a 5K lap, limited field, and an aid station at the loop start and finish.
December 2026