Trail Running calendar near Marion 2026-2027

This trail event features a certified 5K run and a 2K walk across a 50-acre horse ranch in Gastonia, NC. A short Half-Pint run for kids 7 and under is also on the schedule. It's planned as a rain or shine event, with registration available..

Experience the Papertown Trail Races at Chestnut Mountain Nature Park in Canton. Choose between 10km and 20km chip timed courses featuring wooded trails and scenic views.

A 100 mile looped trail event in Hickory, NC on October 17 to 18, 2026 for solo runners and teams of 2 to 10, featuring about 70 percent trails, significant elevation, stocked aid stations, night running rules, and pacer and crew provisions..

A family-friendly run and walk in downtown Hendersonville on October 24, 2026 with 5K and 1 Mile options, costume prizes, shirts and a 5K finisher medal, plus a post-race festival near the farmers market.

Test your endurance on the historic grounds of a former WWII training facility in South Carolina. Choose between 50k, 25k, or 8 mile technical trail courses at the rugged Croft State Park.

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.

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.

Looking Glass 100K Event The Looking Glass 100K is a running event that takes place near Pisgah Forest, North Carolina. It covers a distance of approximately 100 kilometers (62 miles). The course is a single large loop that starts and finis..

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.

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.

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 free 17 mile trail run along the scenic Virginia Creeper Trail. Hosted by the State of Franklin Track Club, this cup less event features handmade mementos for select finishers and post race refreshments in Damascus.

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.

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 challenging mountain run over the summits of Pinnacle Mountain and Table Rock. Choose between a single loop 25k or a double loop 50k featuring significant elevation and rocky trails.

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.