Trail Running calendar near Mint Hill 2026-2027

A community 5K and kids 1K at West Davidson High School to raise funds for school athletics, featuring a mixed-surface two-loop 5K course, awards for top finishers, and an evening packet pick-up before the race.

Six-race trail series at Anne Springs Close Greenway in Fort Mill from May to August with 3 to 5 mile courses, door prizes, finishing awards, and points-based series scoring.

A family mud and obstacle event in Morganton NC with a one mile course, 16 obstacles, giant sprinklers, inflatables and a lazy river. Registration includes a shirt and medal, photos are free and parking is $10 per car.

Feed Charlotte 5K at McAlpine Creek Park raises funds for local food banks through a community organized 5K on August 8, 2026.

An eight hour trail endurance event at Daniel Stowe Conservancy where participants run or walk as many 5K loops as they choose, with tiered registration and fundraising for the conservancy.

A 10th anniversary trail event at Hobby Park in Winston-Salem featuring 5K and 10K single track courses with roots, rocks and varied terrain. Field is limited to 200 runners and registration runs from May 1 to July 10.

Trail loop event at Rocky Branch Park in Belmont NC offering 50K, 25K and 5K laps, marked trails, staffed aid stations and unique handmade pottery finisher medals.

A themed 5K and a 500 m kids run on August 22, 2026 at East Davidson High School in Thomasville, NC. The event uses a campus cross country course, encourages decade attire, and includes an award for best dressed.

Run at the Farm at Denton Farm Park features a scenic 5K on mixed grass, gravel, and paved surfaces with notable hills. The day also includes a community 5K followed by preseason middle and high school 3K and 5K races.

A women-only 5K obstacle mud run in Charlotte with 18+ obstacles, activities for ages 7 and up, volunteer opportunities and support for the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

A trail event at Hagan-Stone Park offering half marathon and 10K runs plus ruck and virtual options, with morning, evening, and double-entry formats; evening races may require personal lights.

An obstacle mud run at the Jerry Long Family YMCA with a 3.1-mile 5K for ages 7+ and a 1-mile Fun Run for all ages, supporting YMCA health programs and offering new medals for 2026.

A 12 hour trail run at Kings Mountain State Park in Clover SC featuring a 4.5 mile loop, lap-based racing, on-course aid and drop bag access, and views of Lake Crawford.

Chip-timed 5k and 10k trail races on a 120-acre Conover farm on September 12, 2026, honoring veterans and supporting the Saddles and Salutes program.

XC Experience is a two lap 5k on the R S Central High School cross country course in Rutherfordton NC. The route uses packed dirt, grass and some pavement and finishes on the stadium track with multiple spectator viewing points.

Trail 50K and 30K races in Morganton NC with summit terrain, creek crossings, aid stations, and camping at Steele Creek Park.

A lap based elimination run at Historic Rural Hill near Charlotte where runners repeat a roughly 1.75 mile trail and gravel loop until one runner remains, with on site amenities, prizes, and recycling initiatives.

A 24 hour trail ultramarathon at Hinson Lake in Rockingham NC on a USATF certified 1.5032 mile loop featuring electronic timing, night chem light markings, a 500 runner cap and awards for 24 hour and 100 K finishers.

Chad Lovette Memorial Trail Run/Walk at Cub Creek Park offers timed 5K and 10K trail races, a 5K untimed walk, and a virtual run or walk option, with proceeds benefiting a Relay for Life team.

A 5K trail run from Sandhills Community College through Southern Pines Reservoir Park on a USATF certified course, with race timing, awards, vendors, massages and a dog friendly atmosphere.