Trail Running calendar near Lincolnton 2026-2027

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.

This event features a 5k lap on the Swamp Rabbit Trail, starting a new lap every hour. After each lap, enjoy games, raffles, vendors, and football. Proceeds support the OVC Kenya program for children.

Tackle the trails at Kings Mountain State Park on a challenging 10-mile loop course, with distances from 10 miles to 100 miles. All ultra finishers get awards, including a custom belt buckle for 100-mile runners. Cabin lodging is included f..

Experience beautiful single track trails in Fort Mill at the Springmaid Trail Race featuring a Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k. Dog owners can even bring their pups for the competitive Dog Jog or enjoy the 5k Hike Challenge.

Run for a cause at the UCSO Deputy Dash 5K Trail Run in Monroe. This event supports the UCSO Foundation and features a post-race expo with local vendors. Participants receive a finisher medal and race swag bag.

Experience an off road 5K cross country run in the Vein Mountain area of North Carolina. All finishers receive a medal and the first thirty participants to register receive an event t-shirt.

A 12 hour night trail event at the ASC Greenway in Fort Mill, SC. Runners complete laps of a 5K loop around Lake Haigler on the Saturday before Thanksgiving.

Celebrate Thanksgiving at the High Country Turkey Trot in Boone with a 5K or 10K trail race. This family friendly event features mixed terrain courses and a fully paved fun run plus medals for all timed finishers.

Experience a self timed ultra marathon through the wooded trails of a former military training base. Participants complete 5 km loops over 24 hours while contributing to a community style aid station in Spartanburg.

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..

Experience a diverse 5 mile course featuring single track trails and gravel paths in Lenoir. This final event of the Foothills Run Series concludes with hot cocoa and a unique Dirty Santa style awards presentation.

Test your endurance under the stars at the Lakewood Nature Preserve. Choose your distance from 10k to 50 miles and complete 1.5 mile loops through the night on wide grassy trails.

The Roy Abernathy Legacy Race honors a family legacy in Gastonia, NC. Runners can choose from trail distances like a 50K, 10K, or 5K, or a paved 1-mile. Each finisher receives a unique, handmade pottery medal.

Test your endurance at this backyard ultra in South Carolina. Run 4.167 mile laps every hour on the hour until only one participant remains at the Pleasant Ridge Camp and Retreat Center.

Answer the call of Stone Mountain on February 6, 2027. Choose from 50K, 25K, or 8 Miler distances on challenging, looped trails in Roaring Gap, NC. Collect sacred stones, face the 300 Stairs, and earn a unique pottery medal as your reward.

Experience a scenic out back race in Chimney Rock featuring a waterfall and 1,000 stairs. Choose from 50k, 25k, or 10k distances and earn a one of a kind handmade pottery medal.