Trail Running calendar near Mount Holly 2026-2027

Obstacle course races on rolling motocross terrain in Morganton NC, featuring creek and pond crossings, a dirt bike track, and distances from 1 to 6 miles, plus elite, open, and youth Cub Crawl divisions.

A trail event in Waxhaw NC offering a 50K (three laps of a 10+ mile loop) and a 10 mile race, with a single main aid station, cupless policy, finisher medal, optional shirt, and set time limits for each distance.

A community 3 to 4 mile hike at Rainbow Mountain Trail in Montreat, NC, presented by Cancer Active. The route features steady to steep climbs and supports patient focused projects run by the Cancer Active nonprofit.

Mad Dash at Treetop Adventures on Lake Hickory pairs a 300 m swim, obstacle course and a 5K run with a separate 5K and a kids fun run. Proceeds support Camp David and a local boarding academy.

A 24 hour lap-based trail relay at the Whitewater Center in Charlotte where teams of 2 to 12 score points by completing laps and bonus challenges. Camping and meals are included and awards are given by division.

Momentus Back Yard Ultra runs repeated 4.167 mile loops on private farmland near Monroe NC, with a last-runner-standing Ultra and a single-loop Celebrity option. The event is self-supported, features on-course music and limited on-site park..

High Noon Showdown in Laurens SC is a timed trail event offering 3 hour 6 hour 12 hour and 24 hour options plus a 6 hour ruck. The roughly 5 mile loop course supports Project Hope Foundation.

Six midweek trail races at Anne Springs Close Greenway from May to August offering three to five mile courses on single track and gravel. Full-series registrants receive commemorative swag and a points based awards system with raffles and p..

Trail races in Old Fort NC featuring a 50k loop, a net downhill half marathon, and a 10k on new and classic singletrack with aid stations, shuttle for the half, and parking at Camp Grier.

A community 5K in Kernersville on June 6, 2026, marking Fleet Feet’s 50th anniversary and Global Running Day. The event features a cross-country 5K split into two heats plus an untimed 1-mile fun run, with proceeds supporting Good Works Eng..

A USATF certified 5K road run in Downtown Clover on June 6, 2026 that raises funds for underprivileged children and Veterans. The event includes a children s fun run, age group awards, a free race shirt, and post race refreshments.

A first annual trail event at Restoration Church featuring a chip timed 5K, a 1 mile kids run with medals, and an untimed 5K walk, with proceeds supporting a local family and a community gathering after the races.

A community 5K run and walk on June 6, 2026 at the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail Extension in Clinton, SC supporting the Laurens County Trails Association. A Healthy Living Fair with vendors and trail activities follows the race.

Experience a unique clothing optional trail race through the scenic woods and meadows of the Carolina Foothills Resort. Choose between a 5k or a 7.3k chip timed run followed by a resort lunch and day pass access.

A mountain loop event in Hiddenite, NC on June 20, 2026 featuring two races over steep rock-face trails with aid stations at base and top and limited entry to the first 175 registrants.

A trail event in Ellenboro, NC with 5K, 25K and 50K options run on a five mile loop. Proceeds support farm development; camping and a Friday bonfire are part of the weekend.

A multi-race event on 06/27/2026 at Bob Sosnik Track in Winston Salem combining four track races and a 5K cross country. Completing all five events earns a finishing score, a t-shirt and a 4.91 decal.

Slow and Tired's Bad Idea in Enoree, SC is a 5K trail loop repeated every 50 minutes for ten chances. Runners may do any number of laps, skip laps, and return; the format has no eliminations or podium focus.

A mud-run 5K at Porter Farms in Charlotte on July 18, 2026 featuring obstacles, waist-deep mud pits, a pre-party and an after-party with music, food trucks, and beer. Registration includes standard and VIP package options.

A night 5K at Northwestern High School on July 18 that raises funds for the Northwestern Cross Country Team, featuring glow sticks, Christmas lights, costume encouragement, chip timing, and age group awards.