Trail Running calendar near Mount Gilead 2025-2026

Test your endurance with May Madness 50K near Hoffman NC on May 23, consisting of ten consecutive 5K loops across natural trail surfaces. Expect minimal shade and no on course water so bring your own supplies. Free camping Friday night.

Run the Momentus Back Yard Ultra on May 30, 2026 at Williams Rushing Farm in Monroe NC: repeat 4.167 mile loops each hour until one runner remains. Or try the Celebrity Fun Run for a single relaxed 4.167 mile loop on scenic farmland.

Take on Wicked Root 50K in Lowell NC on June 13, 2026, with 50K and 5K options on a scenic 10 mile loop featuring about 1,400 ft gain per loop. Aid stations are stocked and finishers earn unique handmade pottery medals.

Celebrate the 40th Ultimate Runner in Winston Salem on June 27, 2026, a single evening challenge of four track races plus a 5K cross country. Complete all five events to earn a finishing score, commemorative shirt, and car decal.

Hit twisty trails and climbs at Black Copperhead Sting in Belmont NC on August 15, 2026, with 50K, 25K or 5K loop options. Aid stations offer savory and sweet fuel and finishers earn a one of a kind handmade pottery medal.

Test your endurance at the Sugg Farm Ultra on September 12, 2026 in Holly Springs NC with 20, 40 and 50 mile options. Run repeated scenic five mile out and back loops on mulch gravel and singletrack with hills aid stations and optional pace..

The Carpe Diem – Carpe Noctem Half Marathon will take place in Pleasant Garden on Saturday 12 September 2026. You can run between 10 and 21 kilometers.

The Last Wolf on Oct 10, 2026 in Kings Mountain NC is a Last Man Standing trail challenge with 50K, 25K and 5K options and unique finisher medals. Run repeating 3.1 mile gravel loops with rising time cutoffs and stocked aid stations.

Run rustic trails on a 50 acre horse ranch at Bit of Hope Ranch on Saturday October 10, with a certified 5K, a 2K walk, and a Half Pint kids run. A virtual 5K option welcomes every pace and family fun.

Run scenic routes around Brandt, Townsend and Jeanette at Bur Mil Park with 40 mile, marathon and half marathon options. Well marked courses, aid stations and a Trail Mega Medal make this a supported trail for all levels.