Trail Running calendar near Lenoir 2026-2027

Test your speed on a mountain trail adventure at the Catawba Falls 15k in Old Fort, NC. The course mixes a smooth riverside start with a challenging loop featuring waterfalls, stairs, and technical trails. Your run contributes to local land..

Two timed races at the Union Mills Learning Center in Union Mills NC, offering a 5K and a 10K that run through campus paths, Hudlow Road and Box Creek. Proceeds support building upgrades and educational programs.

A community trail 5K in Clover, SC on February 28, 2026 that begins and ends at the New Centre Park Splash Pad. The fundraiser supports the Clover Rotary Club's college scholarship for Clover High School graduates.

Trail races of 5K and 10 miles along the Broad River Greenway in Shelby, NC on February 28, 2026. Both events use chip timing and follow natural surface trails through a 1500 acre preserve.

The Blue Star Blitz at Anne Springs Close Greenway offers a mix of trail running and adventure racing. Choose from a scenic 5K or 10K, a family-friendly adventure race, or challenging timed adventure races on foot and bike. It's a day of ou..

Outlast Charlotte is a 6-hour endurance challenge where runners face a 5K trail lap every hour. Stay in the game by finishing each lap on time, aiming for six laps to earn the premium medal. This event tests pacing and grit on natural terra..

Trail runners take on loops through Croft State Park's mixed terrain. Distances range from a 10-mile race to a 100-mile ultramarathon with specific time limits. Finisher awards include medals and a custom buckle, with camping included for l..

Tackle high-altitude trails near Mount Mitchell in this 50-mile or 55 km ultra. The course features massive climbs, singletrack, and stunning views in Western North Carolina. Runners must be prepared for variable weather and carry mandatory..

Join the fifth annual Charlotte's Dog Jog for a 5K run on a famous cross-country course. Participate with or without your dog, meet adoptable pups, and enjoy post-run treats. It's a community event with cash prizes for top finishers.

Holston Creek CROSS Country 5K in Inman South Carolina is a 5K run and walk on March 21 2026 that raises funds for youth missions. Runners carry a 4 foot 2x4 across their back for the final quarter mile and place it at the Cross at the fini..

An annual cross country 5K at the Roger Milliken Research and Customer Center in Spartanburg, SC. The mostly grass course runs through the Milliken Arboretum and the event is part of the Greenville Track Club Corporate Shield with capped on..

Event Overview The Kings Mountain Gateway Trail 5K/10M is a trail running event taking place on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. It features two race distances: a 5K and a 10-mile run. Both races use a gun start..

Event Overview The Lake James 7 Miler & 5k is a trail running event held on April 4, 2026. It takes place at Fonta Flora Brewery's Whippoorwill Farm in Nebo, North Carolina. The courses utilize the trails of nearby Lake James State Park..

The New South Trail Marathon offers full and half marathon distances on the trails of the Whitewater Center in Charlotte. Runners will find aid stations with hydration and food along the course. Unique finisher medals are guaranteed for ear..

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.

Run a flat, scenic trail along the New River. This event offers four distances from 10k to 100k, all on a dirt out-and-back course. 100k finishers earn a buckle, and early registration secures a race shirt.

Confront the steep, rugged loops of the Leatherwood Mountains. This trail event offers distances from 10 miles to 100 miles, each with significant elevation gain on private trails. Aid stations provide essential fuel, and the 100-miler requ..

The Seven Sisters 25k is a demanding mountain trail run in Montreat, NC, on April 11, 2026. Covering about 14.5 miles with 4,000 feet of climb, it traverses steep, technical ridges. Prior trail experience and mandatory safety gear are requi..

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,..

Test your endurance at the Froggy Mountain Sweet Sixteen 50k on a challenging looped course near Galax, VA. With a 16-hour limit, fully stocked aid stations every mile, and hot meals, it's a well-supported ultramarathon. Free camping is ava..