Trail Running calendar near Kings Mountain 2025-2026

Join the Sweaty Backyard Cox Ultra in Concord on July 25, 2026, a last person standing loop challenge with hourly laps. This Bronze qualifier sends the winner to the 2026 Capital Backyard Ultra with entry paid.

Tackle scenic loop trails at Rocky Branch Park in Belmont NC with 50K, 25K, or 5K options on Saturday August 15 2026. Stocked aid, a 10 hour cutoff, and a unique handmade pottery medal by BlueGill Pottery await finishers.

Run the Dark Horse Trail Series at Tryon Equestrian Center on August 22, 2026 with marathon, half and 10k options. Enjoy scenic single track, meadow views, finisher medals and live timing on a friendly trail loop.

Not A Sprint Ultra Races in Forest City NC features three, six and twelve hour individual events and three person relays on a scenic paved rail trail. Aid stations are well stocked and 50 mile finishers earn a belt buckle.

Run the Jones Gap Trail Half Marathon Sept 12, 2026, a scenic 13.1 mile single track through Jones Gap State Park with waterfalls. Chip timing, a finisher medal and pancakes after the race, with proceeds supporting youth running.

Enjoy a scenic 5k on the R S Central High School cross country course in Rutherfordton as part of the ROC Race Series. Two wooded laps finish on the track for a spectator friendly community event for all ages.

Run or walk a scenic 8k at Lake Conestee Nature Park with soft single track, wooden boardwalks over wetlands, and 285 feet of climbing. Finish with a finisher medal, pro photos and pancakes at the pavilion for a fun community race day.