Trail Running calendar near Mount Gilead 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.

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.

A trail event at Rocky Branch Park in Belmont NC on August 15, 2026 offering 50K, 25K and 5K options. The course uses marked loops, has aid stations with varied food, allows trekking poles, and awards 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.

Friday Night Lights Elon Opener is Elon's cross country season opener on August 28, 2026 in Elon, North Carolina. Women run four 1000 meter laps and men run six 1000 meter laps in an evening cross country meet.

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 memorial 5K run, ruck, or walk on the Longleaf Pine Trail in Fayetteville, NC. The untimed out-and-back event donates a portion of proceeds to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and includes T-shirts, bibs, and awards.

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.

Join a dog friendly race at WakeMed Soccer Park featuring 6.5 mile, 5K, and one mile distances. Support local animal rescue efforts while running with your pup or family in this community event.

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.

Trail races at Cane Creek Mountain Natural Area feature a 10K and half marathon over single-track trails, steep climbs, and an optional climb of an 80 foot observation tower with frequent aid stations and chip timing.

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.

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.

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.

Trail races at Salem Lake Marina feature a 30K, a 7-mile loop, and a 5K on a mostly shaded wooded trail, with water stops, packet pickup, post-race food and beer, and proceeds benefiting the Salem Lake Trail System.