Trail Running calendar near Lenoir 2026-2027

A trail event at Croft State Park on October 24, 2026 offering 50K, 25K and 8 mile options on a figure eight course with aid at the Activity Center, finisher medals, and awards across age groups.

Run the gentle, rolling trails along Lake James at the Fonta Flora event. Choose from a 50K, half marathon, or a new 50K relay option, starting and finishing at a local brewery. A portion of proceeds supports trail development in the area.

Trail races at Kings Mountain State Park with 10 Mile, 50K, 100K and 100 Mile options on a ten-mile loop with about 650 ft gain per loop; staffed aid stations, crew access at start/finish, and finisher awards including a 100 Mile buckle.

Run the trails at the Anne Springs Close Greenway in this fall tradition. Choose from a half marathon, 10K, 5K, or a 5K hike, with a special Dog Jog option. The event supports the local dog park and offers finisher medals for the half marat..

Looking Glass 100K The Looking Glass 100K is a trail run that tours the Pisgah area around Looking Glass Rock. The route passes through various ecosystems, including hardwood forests and high-elevation mountain balds. Key features along the..

The Yeti Ultra 24 Hour Challenge is a unique endurance event. Participants run 5.2 miles every four hours, completing six rounds for a total of 50K. It can be done virtually anywhere or in person in Damascus, Virginia.

A Thanksgiving morning event in Boone with timed 5K and 10K trail races plus an untimed paved Fun Run/Walk; proceeds benefit Hospitality House of Northwest N.C.

Free 17 mile run on the Virginia Creeper Trail in Damascus in December 2026. The event is cup-less with collapsible cups available at packet pickup and aid stations; hot drinks and snacks are provided at the finish.

The Beast of the East 100 is a December trail challenge on Crowders Mountain in North Carolina. Choose from five distances, from a half marathon to a 100-mile ultra, all featuring significant elevation. The event includes full aid station s..

The Dirty Santa Trail Run will take place in Lenoir on Saturday 12 December 2026. You can run 5 miles.

The Pilot Mountain Goat will take place in Pilot Mountain on Saturday 19 December 2026. You can run 7 miles.

The The Roy Abernathy Legacy Race will take place in Gastonia on Saturday 9 January 2027. You can run between 5 and 50 kilometers.

The Stone Mountain Massacre will take place in Roaring Gap on Saturday 6 February 2027. You can run between 8 and 50 kilometers.

Quest of the White Wolf offers a scenic 50K, 25K, and 10K on an out-and-back course featuring a waterfall and hundreds of stairs. Finishers receive unique handmade pottery medals. The event welcomes runners and walkers alike to tackle the v..