Trail Running calendar near Matthews 2026-2027

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..

Join the fifth annual 5K run at McAlpine Creek Park on a famous cross country course. This community event features cash prizes for top finishers and the opportunity to meet adoptable dogs from a local rescue partner.

Experience a unique cross country 5K in Inman where participants carry a length of lumber for the final quarter mile to support youth missions.

Experience a 5k cross country run through the scenic Milliken Arboretum in Spartanburg. This grass course has hosted prestigious collegiate championships and offers a professional racing environment for up to 600 participants.

Experience the scenic Peak to Prosperity Passage on the Palmetto Trail followed by an epic finish line celebration on the Broad River Trestle featuring live music and breakfast.

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..

Experience a unique multi sport event at the Daniel Stowe Conservancy featuring a scenic 5K trail run and an amphibious race with a kayak segment on Lake Wylie. Children can also join the quarter mile Kids Sprint.

Experience a rugged obstacle course at Porter Farms featuring mud and creek crossings near Charlotte. Choose from 5K and 10K distances or endurance challenges in a classic farm setting.

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..

Experience a scenic trail run through the long leaf pine trees of the Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve. Choose between 25K and 50K distances on a sandy course while supporting local conservation efforts.

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.

This unique event challenges runners with successive one-mile loops at the Statesville Soccer Complex. Each round, the required finishing time gets shorter. It's part of a larger championship series where runners can earn points and compete..

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..

Join the 10th annual Rise & Run 5K for a scenic trail run in Southern Pines featuring live music and food trucks to benefit survivors in the community.

Experience a premier gravel cycling event through the rugged Wilson Creek Gorge and Grandfather Ranger District with scenic 58 and 85 mile routes starting in downtown Lenoir.

Experience the natural beauty of Harbison State Forest at the Dirty Harry trail races in Columbia. Choose between the 5K or 12K distances for a morning of outdoor activity and community spirit on the trails.

Experience the nature trails of Jennings Park at this community 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run in Statesville. Enjoy food trucks, vendor booths, and a stroller friendly course perfect for all fitness levels.

Experience a scenic 1.4 mile double track loop at the Bailes Ridge Trail system in Fort Mill. Choose between 4 and 8 hour durations with full organic support and handmade finisher awards.

Test your endurance on a scenic farmland trail loop at the Soggy Bottoms Back Yard Ultra. Choose your distance every 30 minutes in this family friendly event where entry is a donation to a local cause.

Enjoy a six race trail series held on Wednesday evenings at the Anne Springs Close Greenway. Run or hike through three to five miles of single track and gravel paths as the sun sets.