Trail Running calendar near Monroe 2025-2026

We have found 58 Trailruns within 80 miles of Monroe. See below where and when you can find the races.

Race to Recovery is a 3.5-mile trail run at Walnut Creek Park on Walnut Creek Parkway, near Lancaster/Indian Land, South Carolina. Hosted by Counseling Services of Lancaster in honor of Overdose Awareness Month, the event follows the scenic Carolina Thread Trail to raise awareness and funds for over..

Not-A-Sprint Ultra Races in Forest City, North Carolina, comprises 12-hour, 6-hour, and 3-hour endurance events on the flat, paved Thermal Belt Rail Trail. The 8.34-mile loop runs out-and-back from POPS in Forest City with a total elevation gain of 95 feet; shade covers roughly a third of the course..

September 2025

The Mountaineer Rumble 12 Hour is an endurance running event held at Kings Mountain State Park in Clover, South Carolina. Participants run a 4.5-mile loop featuring scenic trails such as the National Recreation Trail, CCC Multi-Use Trail, Living History Farm, and Historic Farm Trail. The course offe..

Shining Hope Farms Salute Trail Run is held on the 120-acre Shining Hope Farms property on Saint Peters Church Road in Conover, NC, just north of Charlotte. Runners can choose the 5k or 10k Trail routes through scenic farm trails. The atmosphere honors Veterans, First Responders, and Law Enforcement..

Psychoactive: A Last Runner Standing Event, hosted by Human Powered Movement, takes place at Blackberry Ridge Farm in Huntersville, NC (14820 Beatties Ford Rd). The race uses a compact 1.25–1.5 mile loop across gravel roads, trails, rolling fields, and farm rows on private land near Charlotte. The l..

Buzzard Rock Ultras is a Bear Creek Race Series event in Robbins, North Carolina, offering a 50K and a 10-mile trail option. Runners tackle a demanding 10-mile loop with about 1,000 feet of gain per lap (roughly 3,000 feet for the 50K), featuring rolling singletrack, punchy climbs, and scenic Bear C..

Flint's Fabulous 5K is a dog-friendly running event in Kannapolis, North Carolina, at 150 North Research Campus Drive. The main offering is a 5K that can be run or walked, with an additional Sleep-In option for supporters. All proceeds benefit Leashes of Valor, a nonprofit that provides no-cost serv..

The Sandhills Flyers 5K is a trail-oriented race hosted on the Sandhills Community College campus in Pinehurst, North Carolina. The 5K course starts on campus and winds through the Southern Pines Reservoir Park, and is officially certified by USATF (Certificate #NC22019BDS) with timing provided by G..

The Salem Lake Trail Run in Winston Salem, NC, offers three race distances: 30K (18.6 miles), 7 miles, and 5K (3.1 miles). Set on a beautiful, mostly shaded, wooded trail around Salem Lake, the course is recognized as one of America's best running trails. This well-organized event serves as an excel..

The JJ5K is an annual trail running event held in Stanley, North Carolina, at Common Ground. This beginner-friendly race features a 5K timed trail run primarily on grass and dirt paths, making it suitable for both adults and children. In addition to the timed 5K run, participants can join a 1-mile w..

The 19th Annual Hinson Lake 24-Hour Ultra Classic is held at Hinson Lake in Rockingham, North Carolina. Runners complete as many laps as possible on a 1.5032-mile inner loop around the lake; the USATF-certified course NC14103DF is a sand/gravel woodland trail crossed by 16 wooden footbridges, includ..

Sisters in the Fight 5K is a community running/walking event held at Salisbury Community Park in Salisbury, North Carolina (935 Hurley School Road). The race offers a 5K Run/Walk and a Fun Run for ages 10 and under. Participants traverse an active and passive trail through the park, enjoying a natur..

October 2025

The 2025 Track Attack 5k is a timed trail run/walk event held in Denver, North Carolina, at Rescue Squad Park near Lincoln Charter School's Denver campus. Scheduled for October 3, 2025, the race features four divisions based on grade levels and age: 4th or 5th grade, 6th through 8th grade, 9th throu..

Dirty Wolf Racing’s The Last Wolf takes place in Kings Mountain, North Carolina (4611 Linwood Rd). It offers a Last Man Standing format with three distances: 50K, 25K, and 5K. The course is described as an easy gravel-trail out-and-back with some climb.Runners will find a fully stocked aid station w..

True to the Brew Trail Run/Hike Half Marathon is a 13.1-mile point-to-point race in Spartanburg, SC, along the Croft Passage of the Palmetto Trail. The course runs from Cedar Springs Baptist Church to Croft State Park and is described as moderate with some hills and technical sections, best for expe..

Lake Rhodhiss Trailfest, held in Valdese, North Carolina, is a trail running event featuring a 10-mile, 10K, 5K, and a one-mile fun run. Set within Valdese Lakeside Park, the courses primarily traverse technical, single-track trails characterized by rolling hills, roots, and rocks, offering a challe..

Bit of Hope Ranch 5K Trail Run, 2K Walk, & Half-Pint Run takes place at Bit of Hope Ranch in Gastonia, North Carolina. The event features a certified 5K Trail Run on a 50-acre horse ranch in southern Gaston County, plus a 2K Walk and a Half-Pint Race for children 7 and under. The atmosphere is famil..

Broad River Trail Run is a two-distance trail event in Shelby, North Carolina, hosted by Broad River Greenway. It offers a 10-mile or 5K race, both starting at the Ranger Station and finishing at the River Trail playground. The 10-mile course weaves west along the River Trail and traverses several s..

The Fight for Families 5k is an annual trail run/walk held at Allison Creek Park in York, South Carolina, aimed at raising awareness of the local foster and adoption crisis. This true 5k race features interactive stations that provide insight into the experiences of children in the child welfare sys..

The Uwharrie Gold Rush is a challenging 50K trail race held in the Uwharrie National Forest near Mt. Gilead, North Carolina. The course features a 20.5-mile figure-8 loop of technical trails with roots and rocks under a lush forest canopy.Runners first complete the southern 11.5-mile portion before..