Trail Running calendar near Mount Gilead 2025-2026

The Black Copperhead Sting 50K is an ultramarathon held at Rocky Branch Park in Belmont, North Carolina, organized by Dirty Wolf Racing, LLC. This event features multiple distances including 50K, 25K, and 5K, with the 50K course consisting of a scenic loop through the Catawba Thread Trail, Beaver Ru..

The Cane Creek Mtn Trail Run, taking place in Snow Camp, NC, features both a 10K and a Half Marathon, showcasing stunning single-track trails and a challenging climb to an observation tower. This inaugural event is set in the scenic Cane Creek Mountain Natural Area, a 1000-acre park. Participants ca..

The Shining Hope Farms Salute Trail Run is set to take place on September 13, 2025, at Shining Hope Farms in Conover, NC. This annual event features both 5k and 10k trail runs, honoring Veterans, First Responders, and Law Enforcement. Participants can enjoy the scenic trails of the 120-acre farm, wi..

The Sugg Farm Ultra, held in Holly Springs, North Carolina, is the town's first ultramarathon featuring 20, 40, and 50-mile trail races. The course consists of a scenic 5-mile out-and-back loop on mulch, gravel, and singletrack trails with some hills, offering a challenging yet rewarding experience...

Flint's Fabulous 5K is a charitable running event held in Kannapolis, North Carolina, supporting Leashes of Valor, a nonprofit that provides no-cost service dogs to post-9/11 veterans. Participants can run or walk the course to help fund the training and supplies needed for service dogs that assist..

Psychoactive: A Last Runner Standing is an endurance running event held at Blackberry Ridge Farm near Charlotte, NC. Participants run on a 1.25-1.5 mile loop through trails, gravel roads, and fields, with the race continuing until only one runner remains. The event emphasizes mental and physical cha..

The Hinson Lake 24 Hour Ultra Classic is an annual endurance running event held at Hinson Lake in Rockingham, North Carolina. This 19th edition features a USATF certified 1.5032-mile loop course that winds through scenic trails, including wooden bridges. Participants are electronically timed and mus..

The Last Wolf in Kings Mountain, NC, is a trail running event featuring distances of 50K, 25K, 5K, and a Last Man Standing challenge. The course is described as an easy trail with gravel paths and some elevation changes, offering a scenic and manageable route. Aid stations provide a variety of snack..

The Cape Fear 24 Hour endurance run takes place on a USATF-certified, 0.59-mile asphalt loop around Lillington's parks and recreation baseball fields. Participants can run as far or as little as they wish within a 24-hour period, with support provided throughout the event. The course is mostly flat,..

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..

The FRC Deerfly Trail Race is an exciting running event taking place at Carvers Creek State Park in Fayetteville, NC. Scheduled for October 18, 2025, this race features multiple distances, including an 11K and a 6K, as well as special events for dogs, such as the Big Dog 11K and Lil Pup 6K. Particip..

The Uwharrie 100 Mile Trail Run is set to take place in the Uwharrie National Forest on October 18-19, 2025. This challenging event features a 20.5-mile loop course characterized by technical trails with roots and rocks, surrounded by a lush forest. Participants can choose between a 100-mile or 100K..

The Rootrock Trail Run, taking place on October 18, 2025, at Briar Chapel in Chapel Hill, NC, features a challenging and scenic course for runners of all levels. Participants can choose from three distances: 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon, all set within a beautiful green community with extensive forest..

The Triple Lakes Trail Race is a prominent running event in North Carolina, taking place at Bur-Mil Park in Greensboro. This race features multiple distance options, including a half marathon, marathon, and a challenging 40-mile ultra, catering to both novice and experienced runners. The course show..

The Springmaid Trail Race is an annual fall event held at Anne Springs Close Greenway in Fort Mill, South Carolina. It features multiple race distances including a half marathon, 10K, 5K, and a 5K Hike Challenge, along with a Dog Jog where top dogs receive awards. The race takes place on scenic sing..

Terror Trails Ultra is a trail running event held at Cane Creek Park in Waxhaw, North Carolina, offering distances of 4 miles, 8 miles, 25K, and 50K. The course features a mix of smooth, fast trails and technical sections with rocks, roots, creek crossings, and significant elevation changes. The 25K..

The Unforeseen is a unique running event held at Reedy Creek Nature Preserve in Charlotte, NC, organized by Kingfisher Ultras. Participants will run a random distance between 4.5 and 27 miles, determined by a dice roll just before the race begins. The course features a 2.25-mile loop with flat grave..

The 16th Annual Camp Chestnut Ridge Trail Races will take place at the Chestnut Ridge Camp and Retreat Center in Efland, NC. This event features three race options: a 4-ish mile trail run, an 8-ish mile trail run, and a 3-mile virtual race. The course will navigate through scenic trails with rolling..

The Lake Haigler 12-Hour is a night trail running event held at the Anne Springs Close Greenway in Fort Mill, SC, on the Saturday before Thanksgiving. Participants run a 5K loop around Lake Haigler, with the race lasting from noon to midnight. The event offers a unique atmosphere, combining scenic n..

The Birds of a Feather Trail Trot is a Thanksgiving Day running event held at Briar Chapel in Chapel Hill, NC. Participants can choose between a mellow 2-mile course featuring paved and smooth trails or a rugged 5K course with roots and hills. Both distances offer untimed fun runs and timed race opt..