Trail Running calendar near Mount Pleasant 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 four hour timed challenge of repeated one mile loops at Weymouth Woods with a separate five kilometer three loop option. Aid station support, race shirts and medals are provided and prizes go to the top male and female.

A Last Person Standing race at Westminster Park on a *4.167 mile* loop with about 440 feet of elevation per loop. Runners repeat the loop hourly until one remains, with a pavilion corral, an aid station, crew spots, and race-specific rules.

Experience an iconic North Carolina trail race at Bur Mil Park featuring scenic watershed trails around three lakes. Choose from half marathon, marathon, or forty mile distances with solo, relay, and rucking categories available.

A 24 hour loop event at Mint Hill Park with a 1.35 mile mixed surface course. Solo runners and relay teams share a marked loop with an aid station, parking, tent space, and awards for 100K and 100 mile finishers.

A multi-distance trail event at Kings Mountain State Park featuring a ten mile loop with about 650 feet of elevation gain per loop, multiple aid stations, cabin lodging options, and finisher awards including a custom buckle for the 100 Mile..

A multi-distance trail race at Anne Springs Close Greenway on November 7, 2026, featuring a half marathon, 10K, 5K with a Dog Jog option, and a 5K hike challenge, with age-group awards, finisher medals for the half, and a refund protection..

The Unforeseen is a trail event at Reedy Creek Nature Preserve on November 14, 2026, featuring a dice determined race distance or a six hour lap challenge. The 2.25 mile loop is on gravel and single track with aid at the pavilion.

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.

A 12 hour night trail event at the ASC Greenway in Fort Mill, SC. Runners complete laps of a 5K loop around Lake Haigler on the Saturday before Thanksgiving.

Trail races on Black Friday in Snow Camp North Carolina with a 13.1 mile and a 7.5 mile course, offering run, ruck, economy and virtual options on marked single track trails with aid stations.

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.

Experience a trail running festival in Pittsboro featuring 40 mile and 40K distances alongside a unique age-graded team relay. Enjoy a weekend of cross-country racing, live music, and camping in the scenic Shakori Hills.

A winter trail race at Hanging Rock State Park near Danbury NC offering 50K and 25K courses with technical singletrack, significant elevation gain, aid stations, and a Feb 14 backup date for severe winter conditions.

Trail race at Lake Norman State Park near Troutman NC offering 30K and 50K courses on single-track loops. Multiple aid stations provide drinks and food, finishers receive a medal and awards are given for overall and masters.

A multi-distance trail event at Crowders Mountain near Kings Mountain, NC on December 12, 2026, featuring ultra and shorter trail races, significant elevation gain, four on-course aid stations, and pacer rules for the longer distances.

Experience the natural beauty of Cedarock Park with a variety of trail races in Burlington. Enjoy twisty single track trails followed by hot soup and a finisher hoodie at this long running December event.

A roughly 5-mile trail race in Lenoir on 12/12/2026 featuring single-track, gravel and short hardtop sections, part of the Foothills Run Series, with early packet pickup, post-race s'mores and awards including Dirty Santa gift selection.

A weekend of trail races at Salem Lake offering a night 5K, looped 12.5K courses up to a 50K, and a four-person 50K relay, with water stops on looped courses, a seven hour cap for the 50K, finishers swag, and post-race food and beer.

Trail event in Sapphire, NC on January 9, 2027 offering 50K, 10K, 5K and a 1 Mile loop with yellow-flagged Spencer Mountain trails, stocked aid stations, and unique handmade pottery finisher medals; proceeds fund research into brain deterio..