Trail Running calendar near Monroe 2025-2026

The Midland Mountain Trail Series is a festive trail running event held in Harbison State Forest, Columbia, South Carolina. Featuring a full marathon (two laps) and a half marathon (one lap), the course winds through scenic woodlands, creek..

Take on the Derby 50K in Ellerbe NC, a three loop 31.5 mile course through rolling country roads. Enjoy a community spaghetti meal, a custom finisher medal and onsite camping for a friendly small town ultra experience.

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..

Naturally Outdoors 2-Hour Endurance Race is staged at the Florence Soccer Complex in Florence, South Carolina. The course features a 2.5-mile loop around the complex, with participants attempting to complete the most laps before the two-hou..

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..

Big Butt 50K posted results with 28 finishers and two state age group records set. A Mo Big Butt self timed run is planned for December 27 2025 with parking available on the host's property.

Run the Frosty Cox 6 Hour Trail in Concord NC, logging as many scenic 6.2 mile singletrack loops as you can within six hours. Expect hearty aid station snacks, a friendly vibe, and awards including a 50K prize for five laps.

Freedom Starts Here 10K, 5K, and 1-Mile Run is a Pinehurst, North Carolina charity race held at the Sandhills Community College Campus, running through Reservoir Park and the Whitehall Trail Network along a well-maintained course that start..

Run a scenic, challenging half marathon through South Mountains State Park on January 10, 2026. Mostly trail course with big climbs, overlooks and creek crossings, limited to 200 runners.

Located in Gastonia, North Carolina, the legacy race is a trail event at George Poston Park offering 50K, 10K, 5K, and 1-mile distances. Courses feature a mountain-bike style trail with a 3-mile trail loop, and a separate paved 1-mile loop;..

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.

The Uwharrie Mountain Run is an annual trail running event held in central North Carolina’s Uwharrie National Forest near Ophir, NC. Celebrating its 35th edition, the race offers challenging winter single-track trail runs with distances of..

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.

Cheraw 24 Hour at Cheraw State Park on Feb 21, 2026 invites runners to rack up as many loops as they like on a scenic 4.3 mile pine and oak trail with wildlife sightings. Aid stations, hearty food and a custom 100 mile buckle keep spirits h..

Sandhills Trail & Ultra Festival Feb 21 and 22 2026 in Columbia SC offers ultramarathon and shorter trail distances for all levels. Enjoy guided tours, medals, camping and festival vibes while supporting the Upstate Running Club Youth Team.

Run the historic Ellerbe Marathon and Half Marathon, North Carolina's oldest marathon, on February 28, 2026. Enjoy a USATF certified country loop that starts and finishes in downtown Ellerbe, hosted by the Ellerbe Rescue Squad.

Event overview Perennial is a time-based running event held on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden / Conservancy in Belmont, North Carolina. Participants choose one time category: 3 Hour, 6 Hour, or 10 Hour. The event..

Naked Mountain Ultra : event overview The Naked Mountain Ultra is scheduled for Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Morrow Mountain State Park in Albemarle, North Carolina. The event offers the following distances: 50 Miler 25 Mile 10 Miler Morrow..

Take on the Sand Monster, a six hour trail run at Sesquicentennial State Park in Columbia SC on a shaded 3.5 mile loop with sandy climbs and pine needle singletrack. Expect race swag, a Boco trucker hat, and a fun awards and raffle.