Trail Running calendar near Linville 2026-2027

Run the Stone Mountain Massacre in Roaring Gap NC on Feb 7, choose 50K, 25K or 8 Miler on rugged red ribbon trails with a 300 step climb. Expect mud and ice, aid stations with quirky tokens, and a handmade pottery finisher medal.

Celebrate Valentine's Day with a scenic 5K through Golden Road Vineyards on Feb 14, with options to run, Sip & Stroll, or join virtually. All finishers get a custom medal and a complimentary mimosa on a grass and cross country course.

Froggy Mountain Warrior 100 is a winter 100 mile group run near Galax VA on Feb 21 benefiting veterans group 22toomany. Ten 10 mile loops with big climbing on slick Feb terrain demand self sufficiency, plus a low key buckle for finishers.

Run the Land and Lakes Relay, a scenic team race from Warren Wilson to Fonta Flora Brewery near Lake James. Teams of 4 or 6 run legs from 2.7 to 8.7 miles through scenic lakeside country, finishing at the brewery with a post race party.

Run the Catawba Falls 15k in Old Fort North Carolina, starting along the Catawba River before a rugged trail loop past waterfalls and creek crossings. Race proceeds support local conservation and the finish features food from nearby partner..

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.

The Love to Luck 5K will take place in Clover on Saturday 28 February 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

A time based endurance run at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden on March 7, 2026 offering 3 Hour, 6 Hour, and 10 Hour categories on an about 5K waterfront loop where runners complete as many laps as possible for prizes and rankings.

Run the BigFoot Tech Trek 5K on March 7, 2026 in Marion, NC, a scenic campus route along the Tech Trail and around a pond with views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. A welcoming course for runners and walkers alike.

Camp Croft race weekend at Croft State Park in Spartanburg SC offers looped trail races from 10 Mile to 100 Mile with on site camping for multi loop entrants. Smooth single track, rolling hills and stocked aid stations welcome ultrarunners.

A mountain trail ultramarathon near Old Fort, NC offering ~50 mile and 55 km options over technical singletrack and large elevation gain, with aid stations every 4 to 7 miles and mandatory safety gear requirements.

The Kings Mountain Gateway Trail 10M will take place in Kings Mountain on Saturday 28 March 2026. You can run between 3 and 10 miles.

Trail races of two distances start and finish at Fonta Flora Whippoorwill Farm in Nebo NC and run through Lake James State Park on single track trails with aid stations. Registration includes a finisher medal, race shirt, beer and a donatio..

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.

Flat, dirt courses along the New River and Chestnut Creek in New River Trail State Park on April 11, 2026. Multiple distances from 10K to 100k, stocked aid stations, cupless race rules, and awards with age group categories.

Leatherwood Marathons in Ferguson, NC (April 11, 2026) uses a 12 mile loop with 3,050 ft gain per loop. Distances range from 25K to 100 miles and aid stations are placed three times per loop.

A demanding 25K trail race in the Montreat Wilderness with about 4,000 ft of climbing and a five hour limit. Required trail experience and mandatory safety gear are enforced.

Run the Union Half Marathon and Relay in Big Stone Gap on April 11, 2026 along the scenic Greenbelt and Powell River Trail with two historic train tunnels. Finishers get a unique medal and race shirt, perfect for solo runners and teams.

Take on the Froggy Mountain Sweet Sixteen 50K near Galax Virginia on one mile loops that climb through scenic terrain with aid every mile and hot meals. Camp on site or book nearby for a friendly, festival style mountain ultramarathon.

Roll the dice at The Gamble and run whatever fate chooses on a 1.67 mile figure 8 loop of trails, gravel, hills and stairs around Hendersonville. Bring your own gear and hydration for a playful, rain or shine challenge.