Trail Running calendar near Mint Hill 2025-2026

Run scenic single track loops at Lake Norman State Park on Dec 6, 2025 with 30K and 50K options offering rolling terrain and aid stations. Limited spots and shirt for registrations by Nov 13 make this a must do for trail runners.

Beast of the East 100 invites trail runners to Crowders Mountain near Kings Mountain NC with 100 mile, 100K, 50 mile, marathon and half marathon routes. Expect rugged ridgelines, big climbs, scenic views and generous aid stations.

Celebrate the season at the Dirty Santa Trail Run in Lenoir, a festive 5 miles of single track, field and gravel trails ending with s'mores and hot cocoa. Part of the Foothills Run Series; register by Dec 1 to guarantee a hoodie.

Mo Big Butt on December 27, 2025 is a self timed, unsupported 50 km run with on site parking for those familiar with the course. The route recently hosted a 50 km ultramarathon that saw 28 finishers and two state records.

Abramsthon on Dec 27 in Denver NC is a roughly 50k loop from Lake Norman Brewery up Anderson Mountain and back via road, rail and trail. Free entry; register by Dec 5. Mostly self supported with aid near miles 10 and 20 and the first 25 fin..

Start the new year on the trails at the 13th annual Gnome Run in Fort Mill on January 1, 2026. Choose a 10 mile ruck or run or a 5K family fun run, then enjoy a traditional New Year lunch while supporting the Baxter Trail Club.

The Resolution 5K will take place in Mint Hill on Thursday 1 January 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

Brave winter trails at the Frosty Cox 6 Hour Trail Race in Concord, NC, a timed six hour challenge on a rugged 6.2 mile mostly singletrack loop. Limited spots for this 50K chase, register by Jan 7.

Tackle the South Mountains Half Marathon at South Mountains State Park, a rugged 12.9 mile trail run with about 2,600 feet of climbing and creek crossings. Limited to 200 runners, all finishers earn hand crafted ceramic medals.

Join the Freedom Starts Here run in Pinehurst on January 10 to raise funds for Sandhills Adult & Teen Challenge, a faith centered recovery program. Choose 10K, 5K or 1 mile, enjoy Reservoir Park trails, swag, medals and family friendly fun.

Join the Roy Abernathy Legacy Race at George Poston Park in Gastonia on Jan 17, 2026, offering distances from 1 mile to 50K on scenic trail and soccer loop routes. Celebrate a meaningful cause supporting brain research and earn a handmade p..

Tackle scenic trails at Anne Springs Close Greenway just outside Charlotte with 4, 9 or 13 mile options plus virtual entries. Enjoy post race beer, food, a bonfire and a Recover hoodie with finisher medal to celebrate your run.

Join the 35th Uwharrie Mountain Run Feb 7 2026 in Uwharrie National Forest. Choose 40 mile, 20 mile or 8 mile single track courses with rocky roots, creek crossings and aid stations, and earn handcrafted pottery finisher awards.

Run the Mill Stone 50K at ASC Greenway in Fort Mill SC, a rugged scenic trail with creek crossings and technical single track. Pick the 50K three loop ultra or the 10M one loop and enjoy race swag, shirts and a custom 50K finisher medal.

Warm up your winter at the Freakin Freezin 5K in Winston Salem on Feb 15 at Jamison Park. Run the scenic paved trail with chip timing, water stops, and a custom finisher medal, or join virtually from anywhere.

Run the Ellerbe Marathon and Half Marathon on February 28, 2026 in Ellerbe, North Carolina over USATF certified countryside loops that start and finish downtown. Enjoy small town charm, aid stations, a custom medal and pottery cup at finish..

Perennial is a time based endurance run at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. Choose a 3, 6 or 10 hour challenge and lap a scenic roughly 5K trail and gravel loop as many times as you can, with aid at each lap and eco friendly swag.

Take on the Naked Mountain Ultra at Morrow Mountain State Park in Albemarle, NC on March 7, 2026, with 50 mile, 25 mile, or 10 mile loops that climb four scenic peaks. Expect well stocked aid stations and a welcoming trail community.

Northern Trails Trail Race in Greensboro on March 7, 2026 offers 5, 10 and 17 mile trail options for runners, ruckers and hikers around Lake Brandt and Lake Townsend. Finishers earn a spring themed medal in the NC Trail Mega Medal Series.

Miles 4 Moore in Pinehurst offers marathon, half and 5K options to raise funds for gym memberships, coaching and nutrition for low income families and local high school athletes. Enjoy scenic Sandhills trails, aid stations and food trucks.