Trail Running calendar near Kings Mountain 2025-2026

Camp Croft invites runners to a weekend of looped trails at Croft State Park in Spartanburg, SC with distances from 10 miles up to 100 miles. Tackle a scenic 10 mile loop with aid stations, campsite options, and special finisher swag.

Mount Mitchell Heartbreaker in Old Fort NC offers 50 mile and 55K races on rugged, high elevation singletrack with big climbs and epic mountain views. Well stocked aid stations and campground support make this a rewarding challenge.

Run or hike a scenic 10K on the Palmetto Trail in Pomaria, South Carolina, finishing atop the Broad River Trestle. Proceeds support the Palmetto Trail and finishers receive a custom bottle opener medal.

Run the New South Trail Marathon at Charlotte Whitewater Center on April 4, 2026. Choose full or half distance and enjoy scenic natural surface trails, lively aid stations, and a rugged, rewarding trail experience.

Run the Lake James Races from Fonta Flora Brewery in Nebo, NC with a scenic 7 Miler or a fun 5k on trails, beach and fields. Registration includes a wooden finisher medal, commemorative shirt and a beer for 21+ runners.

Event Leatherwood Marathons is an ultrarunning event held at Leatherwood Resort in Ferguson, North Carolina. The course uses private horse-trail that circles the property and includes shaded tree-line sections and overlooks. The event offer..

Run the Seven Sisters 25k in Montreat NC, a scenic yet rugged ridge loop that traverses multiple peaks and overlooks. Technical trails and big climbing reward experienced runners with stunning views and a finisher award, prior trail experie..

The Knock On Woodstock Trail 13.1 will take place in Slater-Marietta on Saturday 18 April 2026. You can run between 10 and 13 miles.

Smoky Mountain Relay sends teams on just over 200 miles of road and trail through Pisgah National Forest near Brevard, NC. Teams rotate through marked legs and finish with a lively party featuring live music, food and drinks.

Run laps beneath waterfalls on a scenic 3 mile singletrack loop with 400 feet of climb per lap at the Firefly Trail Run. Choose 12 hour, 6 hour or 5K formats, enjoy stocked aid stations, camping, custom medals and a festival vibe.

Hellbender 100 is a 100 mile trail ultramarathon from Old Fort North Carolina into the Black Mountains including the summit of Mt Mitchell on May 8 2026. Expect huge climbing, rugged terrain and pacers allowed for this epic challenge.

Run the Devil Makes Three 50K or 10 Miler in Waxhaw, NC on May 16, 2026, tackling technical trails, prairie grass and scenic lake views on a looped course. Finishers earn medals and optional custom shirts are available.

Tackle steep, technical singletrack in Quest for the Crest, a point to point trail challenge finishing at the summit of Mt Mitchell. Choose from 11K, 25K or epic 50K with massive vertical gain, shuttle start and rugged high risk terrain.

Take on the Momentus BackYard Ultra at Williams Rushing Farm near Monroe, NC on May 30, 2026. Choose the signature hourly BackYard Ultra loop or a single loop Celebrity Fun Run on a rustic dirt course with camping and live music.

Ridge to Rails in Old Fort NC offers scenic, challenging trail races across the Old Fort Gateway Trail system with 50k, half marathon and 10k distances. Rugged loop and point to point courses reward runners with forest views and big elevati..

Cottonmouth 8 Mile & Beerlay at Lakewood Nature Preserve is four laps of a scenic two mile grassy loop through rolling, wooded hills. Bring your beers for a playful relay and post race party supporting the Upstate Running Club Youth Team.

Wicked Root 50K in Lowell NC on June 13 offers a bold 50K or fun 5K over rugged 10 mile loops with 1,400 ft climb per loop and a 10 hour cutoff. Aid stations are stocked and every finisher earns a unique handcrafted pottery medal.

Take on The Longest Day, an elimination style trail run at Lakewood Nature Preserve offering distances from a half marathon to 100k. Enjoy rolling grass trails, lively aid stations, finisher swag, and help the Upstate Running Club youth tea..

Join the Buck Creek Streak, a clothing optional trail run or walk through woods and meadows at Carolina Foothills Resort in Chesnee, South Carolina. Pick a timed 5K or take on the longer 7.3K challenge and earn a special finisher medal.

Run a charming farm race in Ellenboro NC with 50K, 25K or a short loop while every registration supports farm development. Enjoy a looped course with a stocked aid station and unique handmade pottery medals for finishers.