Trail Running calendar near Mill Spring 2025-2026

Camp Croft invites runners to a weekend of looped trails at Croft State Park in Spartanburg, SC with distances from 10 miles up to 100 miles. Tackle a scenic 10 mile loop with aid stations, campsite options, and special finisher swag.

Mount Mitchell Heartbreaker in Old Fort NC offers 50 mile and 55K races on rugged, high elevation singletrack with big climbs and epic mountain views. Well stocked aid stations and campground support make this a rewarding challenge.

Run the New South Trail Marathon at Charlotte Whitewater Center on April 4, 2026. Choose full or half distance and enjoy scenic natural surface trails, lively aid stations, and a rugged, rewarding trail experience.

Run the Lake James Races from Fonta Flora Brewery in Nebo, NC with a scenic 7 Miler or a fun 5k on trails, beach and fields. Registration includes a wooden finisher medal, commemorative shirt and a beer for 21+ runners.

Event Leatherwood Marathons is an ultrarunning event held at Leatherwood Resort in Ferguson, North Carolina. The course uses private horse-trail that circles the property and includes shaded tree-line sections and overlooks. The event offer..

Run the Seven Sisters 25k in Montreat NC, a scenic yet rugged ridge loop that traverses multiple peaks and overlooks. Technical trails and big climbing reward experienced runners with stunning views and a finisher award, prior trail experie..

The Knock On Woodstock Trail 13.1 will take place in Slater-Marietta on Saturday 18 April 2026. You can run between 10 and 13 miles.

Smoky Mountain Relay sends teams on just over 200 miles of road and trail through Pisgah National Forest near Brevard, NC. Teams rotate through marked legs and finish with a lively party featuring live music, food and drinks.

Run laps beneath waterfalls on a scenic 3 mile singletrack loop with 400 feet of climb per lap at the Firefly Trail Run. Choose 12 hour, 6 hour or 5K formats, enjoy stocked aid stations, camping, custom medals and a festival vibe.

Hellbender 100 is a 100 mile trail ultramarathon from Old Fort North Carolina into the Black Mountains including the summit of Mt Mitchell on May 8 2026. Expect huge climbing, rugged terrain and pacers allowed for this epic challenge.

Quest for the Crest in Burnsville NC May 16 17 2026 is a rugged point to point trail race to the summit of Mt Mitchell over steep technical terrain. Multiple distances offer big elevation gain, shuttles and memorable finisher swag.

Ridge to Rails in Old Fort NC offers scenic, challenging trail races across the Old Fort Gateway Trail system with 50k, half marathon and 10k distances. Rugged loop and point to point courses reward runners with forest views and big elevati..

Cottonmouth 8 Mile & Beerlay at Lakewood Nature Preserve is four laps of a scenic two mile grassy loop through rolling, wooded hills. Bring your beers for a playful relay and post race party supporting the Upstate Running Club Youth Team.

Wicked Root 50K in Lowell NC on June 13 offers a bold 50K or fun 5K over rugged 10 mile loops with 1,400 ft climb per loop and a 10 hour cutoff. Aid stations are stocked and every finisher earns a unique handcrafted pottery medal.

Take on The Longest Day, an elimination style trail run at Lakewood Nature Preserve offering distances from a half marathon to 100k. Enjoy rolling grass trails, lively aid stations, finisher swag, and help the Upstate Running Club youth tea..

Join the Buck Creek Streak, a clothing optional trail run or walk through woods and meadows at Carolina Foothills Resort in Chesnee, South Carolina. Pick a timed 5K or take on the longer 7.3K challenge and earn a special finisher medal.

Run a charming farm race in Ellenboro NC with 50K, 25K or a short loop while every registration supports farm development. Enjoy a looped course with a stocked aid station and unique handmade pottery medals for finishers.

Run scenic trails at Table Rock State Park in Pickens SC this August 2026 with 5k and 15k options. Climb to Pinnacle Mountain, enjoy rocky descents and stream crossings, and celebrate at the finish with shirts, awards and food.

Tackle scenic loop trails at Rocky Branch Park in Belmont NC with 50K, 25K, or 5K options on Saturday August 15 2026. Stocked aid, a 10 hour cutoff, and a unique handmade pottery medal by BlueGill Pottery await finishers.

Run the Dark Horse Trail Series at Tryon Equestrian Center on August 22, 2026 with marathon, half and 10k options. Enjoy scenic single track, meadow views, finisher medals and live timing on a friendly trail loop.