Trail Running calendar near Morganton 2026-2027

Psychoactive is a Last Runner Standing race at Blackberry Ridge Farm near Charlotte. Runners repeat a 1.25 to 1.5 mile loop through gravel, trails and wildflower fields while slower runners are eliminated each round.

Experience a scenic 8k trail race through the forests and wetlands of Lake Conestee Nature Park. Run or walk a five mile loop featuring natural trails and boardwalks with views of the lake and local wildlife.

A memorial trail event in Wilkesboro, North Carolina on September 26, 2026 offering timed 5K and 10K runs, an untimed 5K walk, and a virtual option. Chip timing and RFID-tagged bibs are used and proceeds support the American Cancer Society.

Flint's Fabulous 5K in Kannapolis on September 26, 2026 is a 5K run/walk supporting Leashes of Valor, which provides no-cost service dogs to post-9/11 veterans. Registration options include a shirt choice and optional donations for specific..

A 13.1 mile trail half marathon at Steele Creek Park in Bristol, TN, featuring technical single track, steep climbs, creek crossings and more than 2,000 feet of elevation gain. Proceeds support park trail improvements and top finishers rece..

A timed loop running festival in Damascus Town Park offering 3 hour, 6 hour and 12 hour races on a scenic one mile loop, with camping for registered runners, live music, food trucks, aid stations, and awards.

Test your endurance on the technical hills of the Palmetto Trail during this 13.1 mile run or hike. Enjoy a custom medal and a full breakfast after finishing this scenic course through the Croft Passage.

A trail running event at Rocky Branch Park with on-site and virtual 5K and 10K options; timing uses bib chips, participants receive a branded T-shirt and sticker, and proceeds support the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.

A 100 mile point to point on the Virginia Creeper Trail in Abingdon, Virginia. USATF certified course with crew access, well stocked aid stations and chip timing, serving as the final leg of the From Start to Heart series.

The Last Wolf in Kings Mountain NC is a Last Man Standing race of repeated 3.1 mile loops with cycling time limits from 40 to 60 minutes then reset. Runners are eliminated for missed cutoffs and the final solo loop decides victory.

Experience a scenic 13.1 mile trail loop through Paris Mountain State Park featuring 2,300 feet of elevation gain. Run past tranquil lakes and waterfalls while enjoying panoramic summit views and vibrant fall foliage.

A certified 5K trail run on a 50 acre horse ranch near Gastonia, NC, accompanied by a 2K walk, a Half Pint race for ages 7 and under, and a virtual 5K option. The event runs rain or sunshine and will be canceled for lightning.

Two trail races at Chestnut Mountain Nature Park on October 10, 2026, covering about 6.2 and 9.3 miles. Chip timing is used, one on-course water station is provided, and awards go to the top ten men and women in each race.

A family-friendly event on October 10, 2026 in Morganton featuring a 5K Zombie Run with flag-capture rules and awards, plus a one mile costume fun run and an after party with food trucks and activities.

Timed 3 hour, 6 hour, and 12 hour events on a roughly 3 mile loop with two miles of trail and one mile of crushed cinder greenway in Valdese, NC. The event is the kickoff for Great State Trail Day and includes vendor space and food.

A 6 kilometer cross country race on the GE Vernova campus in Greenville SC featuring mixed surfaces and a closed course. Participants receive socks and age group awards; corporate shield team selection is required at registration.

A 100-mile ultra in Hickory using a 4-mile mixed-surface loop, open to solo runners and teams of 2 to 10, featuring about 70% trail, over 15,500 feet of elevation, and marked signage for night running.

An 8.5 mile trail race in DuPont State Recreational Forest on October 17, 2026, benefiting the Friends of DuPont State Forest. The event is limited to 300 participants and offers a virtual entry, race swag and a free postrace forest festiva..

A Last Person Standing race on a 4.167 mile loop at Westminster Park in Rock Hill, SC. Runners complete hourly loops until one remains, with an aid station, assigned crew spots, streaming, swag, and handmade awards.

A community 5K and 1 mile event in downtown Hendersonville with an event shirt and finisher medal for all. Costume contest, chip timing, a Fall Festival finish, vendors, and a virtual option round out the experience.