Trail Running calendar near Mill Spring 2025-2026

Brooks XC Championships South is a cross-country meet held at McAlpine Park, 8711 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, NC 28212. It features Open and Masters, Boys and Girls Freshman/Sophomore, Championship, and Youth races, mostly 5K with younger divisio..

Experience timed trail runs and mountain bike rides at Camp Grier with 3, 6 and 12 hour options across scenic Gateway trails. Enjoy vendors, live music and a community fundraiser supporting families impacted by the storm.

Run scenic Lake Norman State Park on challenging singletrack with options of 30K or 50K courses. Enjoy stocked aid stations, a finisher medal and a long sleeve shirt if you register by Nov 13. Spots are limited.

Event overview The Beast of the East 100 is scheduled for Saturday, December 13, 2025 in Kings Mountain, North Carolina (130 Camp Rotary Rd). The event offers multiple trail race distances that run on the Crowders Mountain trail system and..

Join the Third Annual Dirty Santa Trail Run in Lenoir on Dec 13 for a lively 5 mile course through single track, fields and a touch of road. Enjoy post race s'mores, hot cocoa and hoodies for early registrants.

The Longest Night is an overnight trail and ultra running event at Lakewood Nature Preserve featuring repeated 1.5 mile loops around a barn hub. Choose distances from 10K to 50 miles and run to support the Upstate Running Club Youth Team.

Kick off 2026 at the Baxter Trail Club's 13th Annual New Year's Day Gnome Run in Fort Mill with trail runs and walks for all ages and distances. Enjoy music, a race shirt, giveaways and a hearty post run lunch while supporting local trails.

Kick off the year at the Resolution Run/Walk in Simpsonville, SC, choosing 3, 6 or 12 hour continuous run or walk on a scenic 2 mile loop. Proceeds support the Upstate Running Club youth team and the day includes music, medals and a festive..

Tackle a rugged 12.9 mile half marathon through South Mountains State Park on January 10, 2026, featuring big climbs, creek crossings, and scenic single track. Limited to 200 runners, this Tanawha Adventures event supports the Foothills Con..

Join the Godzilla Thrilla 30 hour endurance run in Anderson, SC and run as many laps as you like on a flat two mile loop while supporting Ronald McDonald House of Japan. Overnight camping, casual aid and finisher awards await.

Run scenic trails at Anne Springs Close Greenway near Charlotte with 4, 9, or 13 mile options, plus virtual entries for each distance. Enjoy food, beer, a cozy bonfire, and a Recover hoodie and finisher medal.

Honor Roy Abernathy in Gastonia on Jan 17, 2026 while supporting research into brain deterioration and learning disabilities. Choose 1 Mile 5K 10K or 50K on mixed paved and trail loops and earn a unique handmade pottery medal.

Join the Pleasant Ridge Backyard Ultra in Marietta SC where runners start a 4.167 mile loop each hour and keep going until one runner completes the last lap. Trails, camping and a friendly camp vibe make for a memorable endurance challenge.

Run the Mill Stone 50K or 10M on technical single track at ASC Greenway near Charlotte with creek crossings and a landmark stone to touch. 50K finishers receive a custom medal by a local artist and all runners get a shirt.

Event overview The 2026 Land and Lakes Relay is the fourth edition of a point-to-point team relay that starts at Warren Wilson College in East Asheville and finishes at Fonta Flora Brewery-Whippoorwhill Farm in Nebo near Lake James. The rac..

Enjoy the Catawba Falls 15k in Old Fort NC, a riverside start that climbs into technical trails with staircases, creek crossings and waterfall views. Race proceeds support local trail conservation and finishers get partner provided post rac..

Tackle steep rocky trails and summit Pinnacle Mountain and Table Rock at Conquer the Rock, a scenic trail challenge with 25k and 50k options. Expect rocky climbs, big views, and a race that benefits the Upstate Running Club Youth Team.

Sufferfest 26: Last Man Standing Race or Ruck on March 7, 2026 in Williamston, SC. Run or ruck repeated 1 mile loops with a 20 minute cutoff and a 30 lb pack as you battle to be the last one standing for charity.

Perennial at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden on March 7, 2026 is a time based endurance run with 3, 6 and 10 hour options on a roughly 5K trail loop. Limited to 150 spots and benefiting Daniel Stowe Conservancy.

Event overview The Llama Experience Ultra takes place on March 14, 2026 near Lake Toxaway, NC at Earthshine Lodge private property (1600 Golden Rd). The event offers timed loop formats: 12 Hour 6 Hour 3 Hour The trail route follows privat..