Trail Running calendar near Mount Holly 2026-2027

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.

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.

Test your endurance on the historic grounds of a former WWII training facility in South Carolina. Choose between 50k, 25k, or 8 mile technical trail courses at the rugged Croft State Park.

Trail races at Lake James State Park near Nebo, NC including a 50K, two and three person relays, and a half marathon. The event finishes at Fonta Flora Brewery and supports local trail development.

On October 24, 2026 at Golden Road Vineyards in State Road, NC, a Halloween themed event offers a 5K, a 1.5 mile Sip & Stroll and a virtual 5K. Participants receive a finisher medal, a race shirt and a mimosa and age group awards start at 1..

A Halloween themed run at Enoree River Vineyards offering a chip timed 5K and a 1.5 mile option, with a shirt, wine glass, a medal that doubles as a wine stopper, and a pour of wine included.

A 24 hour loop event at Mint Hill Park in North Carolina offering individual and team relay formats. The 1.35 mile course mixes crushed gravel, singletrack and grass and includes an aid station, crew areas, and awards for 100K and 100 miles..

A 25-hour timed trail event at Camp Grier with 3.6 mile laps, scenic creek and lake views, tent camping, staffed aid stations, paced running allowed after ten hours, and milestone awards at 25, 50, and 75 miles.

Trail races at Cane Creek Park in Waxhaw, NC on October 31, 2026 with 4 Mile, 8 Mile, 25K and 50K options, one flat entry fee of $45, stocked aid stations and a participant cookout.

A multi distance trail event at Kings Mountain State Park in Clover, SC featuring a roughly ten mile loop on the CCC Multi Use Trail. Options include 10 mile, 50K, 100K and 100 mile races with on course aid stations and cabin lodging.

Trail races at Anne Springs Close Greenway on November 7, 2026, with half marathon, 10K, 5K, a dog jog and a 5K hike challenge. Awards are given by overall and age groups and refund protection is available at registration.

A community 5k trail run and walk on November 7, 2026 at Westminster Park in Rock Hill, SC, focused on raising awareness about the local foster and adoption system with interactive stations and age and gender race divisions.

A random-distance trail event at Reedy Creek Nature Preserve in Charlotte where a dice roll sets the race distance and laps are 2.25 miles; a 6-Hour option lets participants complete as many laps as possible.

A 5K trail run with a virtual 5K option on November 14, 2026 at The Simpson Event Center in Monroe, NC, featuring an expo, vendor food trucks, participant giveaways, and proceeds benefiting the UCSO Foundation.

Experience an off road 5K cross country run in the Vein Mountain area of North Carolina. All finishers receive a medal and the first thirty participants to register receive an event t-shirt.

Carolinas Spartan Trifecta Weekend brings Sprint, Super, Beast, Ultra and kids obstacle races to Johnson Family Farm in Newberry, South Carolina on Nov 21 to 22, 2026. Courses run through wooded trails with creek crossings and varied obstac..

A dusk to dawn trail event in Enoree, SC with repeated laps on a one mile off road loop. Night running requires personal lights while on course aid and overnight camping space are available.

A 12 hour endurance event on November 21, 2026 at the ASC Greenway in Fort Mill, SC, run on a 5K loop around Lake Haigler with an aid station at the loop start and finish and limited capacity.

A Thanksgiving morning running event in Boone offering 5K and 10K races, a fun run/walk, and a shirt-only nonprofit option, with on-site music, photo staging, costumes, giveaways, and a picnic shed with food and hot drinks.

Experience a low key no frills 50k run through the rolling hills of North Carolina. Enjoy a community pasta lunch and support local animal advocates while completing this three loop course on asphalt and dirt roads.