Trail Running calendar near Morganton 2025-2026

We have found 77 Trailruns within 80 miles of Morganton. See below where and when you can find the races.

The Petal to the Medal Endurance Event will take place in Belmont on Saturday 9 August 2025. You can run 5 kilometers.

The Old Fort 50 will take place in Old Fort on Saturday 9 August 2025. You can run 30 miles.

The Black Copperhead Sting 50K is an ultramarathon held at Rocky Branch Park in Belmont, North Carolina, organized by Dirty Wolf Racing, LLC. Now in its 7th year, it is the only ultra race in the city, featuring a scenic 3-mile loop course that includes the Catawba Thread Trail, Beaver Run Trail, Ea..

The Dark Horse Trail Series is a scenic running event held at the Tryon International Equestrian Center in Mill Spring, North Carolina. It features three race distances: a marathon (26.2 miles), half marathon (13.1 miles), and 10k. The course consists of a 6.5-mile loop through wide dirt paths, sing..

The Iron Mountain Trail Run is a challenging trail race held in Damascus, Virginia, featuring four distance options: 16, 30, 40, and 50 miles. The course traverses the Iron Mountain ridgeline through Jefferson National Forest, following sections of the former Appalachian Trail with varied terrain fr..

The Not-A-Sprint Ultra Races, held annually in Forest City, North Carolina, is an endurance running event featuring 3-, 6-, and 12-hour race options on a scenic, flat, and paved 8.34-mile out-and-back course along the Thermal Belt Rail Trail. The course offers minimal elevation gain (95 feet) and ab..

September 2025

The Mount Jefferson Ascent is a challenging 5-mile trail run and hike located in West Jefferson, North Carolina, featuring approximately 1,600 feet of elevation gain and reaching heights over 4,600 feet. The course begins with a road climb, then follows a series of trails including Mountain Ridge, S..

Chasing Trails Ultras is a trail running event held in Old Fort, North Carolina, featuring timed races of 3, 6, and 12 hours, plus a 5k option. The course consists of a challenging yet beginner-friendly ~3.2-mile loop with about 380 feet of elevation gain, winding through the scenic Gateway Trail sy..

Springmaid Splash is a trail running event held at Springmaid Mountain Resort in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, featuring 5K and 10K races through scenic, lush trails on a 400-acre property. The course includes a unique splash crossing of the North Toe River, offering a true mountain running experienc..

The Shining Hope Farms Salute Trail Run will take place in Conover on Saturday 13 September 2025. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

The Mountaineer Rumble 12 Hour is a trail running event held at Kings Mountain State Park in Clover, South Carolina. Participants run a 4.5-mile loop featuring scenic views of Lake Crawford, creeks, rolling hills, and a Living History Farm with animals. The course includes sections of the National R..

The Jones Gap Trail Half Marathon will take place in Slater-Marietta on Saturday 13 September 2025. You can run 13 miles.

The Flint's Fabulous 5K will take place in Kannapolis on Saturday 20 September 2025. You can run 5 kilometers.

Table Rock Ultras is a challenging trail running event held in Morganton, North Carolina, featuring 50K and 30K race options. The 50K course includes a summit climb of Table Rock Mountain, with approximately 5,700 feet of vertical ascent and 11,000 feet of total vertical change, traversing single-tr..

Psychoactive: A Last Runner Standing is a unique running event held at Blackberry Ridge Farm in Huntersville, North Carolina, just minutes from Charlotte. The race features a 1.25 to 1.5-mile loop course that traverses gravel roads, trails, rolling fields, and active wildflower and produce farm rows..

The Lake Conestee 8k Run/Walk is a scenic trail race held at Lake Conestee Nature Park in Greenville, South Carolina. Covering an 8k (approximately 5 miles) loop, the course features soft natural trails, single-track paths, and wooden boardwalks crossing wetlands and rivers, with 285 feet of elevati..

The Yeti 100 Mile Endurance Run is a celebrated ultramarathon held annually in the Appalachian Mountains, starting at Whitetop Station and finishing in Abingdon, Virginia, along the scenic Virginia Creeper Trail. This USATF-certified 100-mile course offers a rolling terrain ideal for steady pacing,..

The Chad Lovette Memorial Trail Run is an annual event held at Cub Creek Park in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. The 10th edition, scheduled for September 27, 2025, offers multiple options including a 5K and 10K timed trail run, a 5K untimed trail walk, and a virtual run/walk. The race features chip tim..

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..

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..